Guest Blogger and Behavior Made Easy!
Hey, everyone! I’m Laura from
Peace, Love, and First Grade! While Alisha is vacationing in sunny
Mexico, I’m spending a little time at The Bubbly Blonde. Thanks so much
to Alisha for inviting me to visit! I’m over the moon excited to be here!
Peace, Love, and First Grade! While Alisha is vacationing in sunny
Mexico, I’m spending a little time at The Bubbly Blonde. Thanks so much
to Alisha for inviting me to visit! I’m over the moon excited to be here!
A BEHAVIOR MAGIC WAND??
If you have been teaching a few
years, you’ve probably asked yourself what the best behavior management
plan is for you. Over the last 22 years, I’ve seen a lot of things come
and go. I guess if there were a magic wand, we would all wave it and have no need for this conversation! Well, after a lot of trial and
error, I’d like to share with you what works for me.
years, you’ve probably asked yourself what the best behavior management
plan is for you. Over the last 22 years, I’ve seen a lot of things come
and go. I guess if there were a magic wand, we would all wave it and have no need for this conversation! Well, after a lot of trial and
error, I’d like to share with you what works for me.
About 10 years ago, I was using
the Stop Light clip chart where students started the day on green and
then moved down if behavior declined. Although I liked the general idea,
I disliked the negative aspect of it. If it’s 8:30 am, and you are on
yellow, what are the chances for a stellar day???
the Stop Light clip chart where students started the day on green and
then moved down if behavior declined. Although I liked the general idea,
I disliked the negative aspect of it. If it’s 8:30 am, and you are on
yellow, what are the chances for a stellar day???
HOW ABOUT A RAINBOW??
Well, one day, my friend saw a
similar clip chart online, and we thought, “Wow! Maybe this is what
we’ve been missing!” We implemented it right away and loved it!
similar clip chart online, and we thought, “Wow! Maybe this is what
we’ve been missing!” We implemented it right away and loved it!
I’m sure
most of you are now familiar with the rainbow ladder, but if you
aren’t, here’s a pic.
Each student begins the day on green andmoves up or down depending on his/her behavior.
I loved the positive spin! I mean,
seriously! Think about it! My days are not always filled with green. If
yellow (or Heaven forbid, orange) creeps in, I want the chance to
change my behavior and turn my day around! Don’t you?
seriously! Think about it! My days are not always filled with green. If
yellow (or Heaven forbid, orange) creeps in, I want the chance to
change my behavior and turn my day around! Don’t you?
CLASS STORE…BUT, IT COSTS $$$
So, the plan was in place. I just
needed some sort of incentive to inspire that “green or above behavior.”
Enter, Class Store. I decided to distribute tickets to those students
who ended their days on green or above. On Fridays, students used their
tickets to shop in our class store. Simple enough, and it worked.
But…during those less than great parental involvement years, it was
expensive. What to do now?
needed some sort of incentive to inspire that “green or above behavior.”
Enter, Class Store. I decided to distribute tickets to those students
who ended their days on green or above. On Fridays, students used their
tickets to shop in our class store. Simple enough, and it worked.
But…during those less than great parental involvement years, it was
expensive. What to do now?
Ticket distribution:
Green: 1 ticket
Green: 1 ticket
Blue: 2 tickets
Purple: 3 tickets
Purple: 3 tickets
Pink: 4 tickets
FREEBIES, ALL AROUND!
I had a list in my file of free
ways to reward kids, so I thought, why not turn those items into coupons
and allow the students to spend their tickets that way. That’s what I
did, and the kiddos LOVED it. They still love it! I love it! My
pocketbook loves it! There’s love all around!
Do you have to use tickets? NO! I’ve used pennies, and that works great, also. They can exchange them for nickels, etc.
ways to reward kids, so I thought, why not turn those items into coupons
and allow the students to spend their tickets that way. That’s what I
did, and the kiddos LOVED it. They still love it! I love it! My
pocketbook loves it! There’s love all around!
Do you have to use tickets? NO! I’ve used pennies, and that works great, also. They can exchange them for nickels, etc.
About a year ago, I compiled all
my coupons. They’ve grown from about 10 to 50. I’m sure the number will
continue to grow! I’ve recently updated them to include full page coupons to use in a catalog binder, as well as the original individual coupons.
my coupons. They’ve grown from about 10 to 50. I’m sure the number will
continue to grow! I’ve recently updated them to include full page coupons to use in a catalog binder, as well as the original individual coupons.
These precious papers are from my hostess, Alisha!
These coupons make my life so much easier.
JUST A THOUGHT
I introduce the Class Store system at the
beginning of the year.
I DO
NOT, however, introduce all the coupons at one time. I find it is more fun and
fresh to introduce new coupons each week. And, really, the kiddos are not ready for all the coupons right off the bat.
beginning of the year.
I DO
NOT, however, introduce all the coupons at one time. I find it is more fun and
fresh to introduce new coupons each week. And, really, the kiddos are not ready for all the coupons right off the bat.
I have to tell you, this is the only behavior plan I’ve truly enjoyed! If you are looking for something new, you may want to give it a try! Whatever your behavior plan, make sure it works for you and makes your life easier! They are available on TpT and TN. Want to win a copy?? Use the Rafflecopter below! I’ll choose a winner tomorrow! I’m also having a giveaway at my blog. You could win a precious file tote!
Thanks so much for letting me spend a little time with you!!
If you like a good giveaway, come see me!
Someone will win a precious file tote this Saturday!
Someone will win a precious file tote this Saturday!
Have a beautiful day!
Laura
Laura
I LOVE my clip chart! Your coupons look like a really fun reward system!
Ѽ Lori
Teaching With Love and Laughter
luvyorkies@gmail.com
Hey, Lori! That clipchart IS fabulous! You are the best commenter! The coupons are lots of fun! 🙂 Happy weekend to you!
Laura
I love your coupon idea!! Fingers crossed- would love to win!!
❤Teri
A Cupcake for the Teacher
Thank you, Teri! Good luck, my friend!
Laura
I love the coupons! What a great idea!
Stacy
Live Love Laugh and Teach!
So glad you like them! They are lifesavers for me! 🙂
Laura
Really great system to encourage children!!
Thanks, Jane! My kiddos love them! Happy Friday!
Laura
Thank you for the ideas! Love it!
Hi, Karmen!
So glad you like them! Thanks for your sweet comment!
Laura
The coupons would work well with my golden tickets too:)
Tammy
The Resourceful Apple
I need to take a look at your tickets! 🙂 Happy Weekend!
Laura
Too late for contest, but love the clip chart as well! I just started using one this year, and have gotten so much better at "clipping" up the kids…love the chances to improve…love the coupon idea as well! Have to figure it out for my K kids..I currently have a "whole class" prize as well (pizza party, PJ party, costume party..for days when everyone is about green) the pizza was 20 days, the others are 10 days..love your ideas! Amy 🙂