The AI Behavior Contract Template That Actually Stopped My Class Chaos (Copy-Paste + Real Stories)
Last year I had “that class.”
You know the one: three kids who could derail a lesson in 4 seconds flat, constant blurting, chairs falling, zero chill.
By October I was writing 6–8 referrals a week and crying in my car.
Then I tried something stupid-simple that changed everything in 9 days:
An AI-generated behavior contract that reads like I spent hours customizing it… but actually took me 4 minutes to make.
Result? Referrals dropped to 1 per month. The three ringleaders asked for copies to take home. One mom emailed “What magic is this?!”
Here’s the exact prompt + template + real before/after stories so you can steal it today.
The 4-Minute Prompt That Writes Perfect Contracts
Copy this whole block into Claude, ChatGPT, or Gemini:
You are a veteran behavior specialist and classroom teacher.
Write a one-page positive behavior contract for a [grade level] student named [First Name] who struggles with [list 2–3 specific behaviors, e.g., calling out, not staying seated, talking during instructions].Requirements:
• Tone: warm, encouraging, collaborative (never punitive)
• Length: 4–5 short paragraphs max
• Include: specific replacement behaviors, daily check-in system, one small reward they love ([specific reward]), parent signature line, and a spot for the student to write one sentence about why they WANT to improve
• Make it sound human — like a caring teacher wrote it, not a robot
• End with: “I know you’ve got this, [Name]. I’m proud to be your teacher. – [Your Name]”
Real Example That Saved My Year (7th Grade – “Jayden”)
Behaviors: constant call-outs, wandering, refusing to start work
Reward he picked: 5 extra minutes of basketball at recess
Prompt I used (copy-pasted):
You are a veteran behavior specialist… 7th grade student named Jayden who struggles with calling out without raising hand, leaving his seat without permission, and delaying starting work… Reward: 5 extra minutes shooting hoops…
Gemini gave me this contract in 23 seconds. I changed exactly TWO words and printed it.
→ Day 1: Jayden earned 4/5 stars.
→ Day 4: He asked if he could laminate it “so it feels official.”
→ Week 3: He was helping OTHER kids stay on task.
Ready-to-Use Templates (Just Swap the Name)
Template 1 – The Call-Out Kid
Dear [Name],
We both know you have awesome things to say! Let’s make a deal: raise your hand quietly and I’ll call on you every single time I see it. When you earn 4/5 stars for 3 days in a row, you get [reward]. I can’t wait to see you crush this!
Love, [Your Name]
Template 2 – The Wanderer
Hey [Name], your energy is contagious! Let’s channel it: stay in your seat during work time and earn a “movement break” pass whenever you want one. Three perfect days = [reward]. You’ve got this!
– [Your Name]
Template 3 – The “I’m Bored” Refuser
[Name], you’re way too smart for busywork. New plan: start within 60 seconds of directions and I’ll let you pick the order of tasks. Hit the goal 4 days = [reward]. Deal?
Proud of you already, [Your Name]
How I Roll It Out (5-Minute Conversation Script)
- Pull student aside privately, smile big: “I made something special because I believe in you.”
- Read it together, let them pick the reward.
- They sign first (huge buy-in moment).
- Quick daily check-in with a sticky-note star chart on their desk.
- Send home for parent signature — 9/10 parents reply “thank you.”
Proof From This Year Alone
- Used with 11 students so far → 9 are now completely off the radar
- One SPED co-teacher stole it and said referrals in her room dropped 70%
- Zero parents complained — they love the positive tone
Drop your toughest behavior in the comments (e.g., “6th grader who argues everything”) and I’ll run the prompt live and send you the custom contract for free — takes me 30 seconds.
Go make your first contract before lunch ends. Your future self (and your class) will thank you.
