Did I ever tell that I found the BEST ever classroom management SYSTEM ever, ever, and ever? No, why here it is! If you look at it, you will see that students have nowhere to go but UP. Students that are doing what they should and behaving move up. Students that make wrong choices move down. This system really works and it reinforces the good behavior. That is the beauty of it. Kids like to get recognized for good. It makes the negative behaviors go away. You will find the link to an e-book that talks all about it. I modified my chart to fit my needs. I still follow the rest of the plan...I do suggest that you do follow the dude's plan closely.
I have had one child this year make it to parent contact. I may have one or two go to think about it or teacher's choice but the rest go up. Even though it looks like it can only go to outstanding, you are wrong. After outstanding, a child can go to the "top" of the chart and then I put a rhinestone on their clip. After the top of the chart for really exceptional behavior, they can go "off" the chart and latch onto my lanyard and then I put two rhinestones on their clip. I told my students once they get 8 rhinestones on their clip..something magical happens..
Well, it happened on Friday for two of my students. I recognized them in class. They got to pop virtual bubble sheet. The goal was to see how many they could pop in 20 seconds. Then I gave them an Eagle pride dog tag to put on their necklace. I also retired their clothespin to my clip hall of fame and they now have a new clothespin that I colored yellow. It looks really cool by the way...
So if you decide to do this..let me know! Because it totally rocks!
Just a side note! A couple teachers in my school implemented but they are not as consistent with it as they should and I could tell they did not read the e-book and I really don't see the success that I have had in my class.
I am SO doing this system this year! Do you send home a behavior calendar each day to tell parents what color they were on? Do you do any other incentives in your class or is this it?
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Whoops! I didn't see your comment. Why bother having to have incentives that possibly come out your pocket? I occasionally use coupons that I give to students such as free homework pass, sit with a friend for a day, or extra outside recess. I do not send an update home. I call my parents at the beginning of the school year and keep in contact with them thru either phone call or email. I also send a newsletter home each week via email. If I have a problem with a student, when they do make it parent contact. I will call them.
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