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Teacher-Tested Tips:
B U G S
Submitted by: Margo, Kindergarten, Originally posted at the Discussion Forums
I just wanted to share something my school does at this time of year to help control the "soon to be out of school" craziness that goes on. I have read in other posts where the kids are really starting to lose their good behavior sense. About 6 weeks from the end of the year, all adults get a bunch of "bugs" (Being Unu... more>>
Behavior Management with the Spirit of the Olympics
Submitted by: Jodi and Laura, 3rd Grade
To go along with the Olympics, my friend and I came up with an awesome idea to help you and your students maintain positive behavior. We cut letter size manilla folders into eighths and put each child's name at the bottom. These cards are then Velcro-ed onto the side of each child's desk for easy reference and privacy.... more>>
Bug Bucks
Submitted by: TRC, 1st
The theme in my classroom is ladybugs (I'm a collector). I keep a bag of small pre-printed tickets hand called "Bug Bucks". When a student is caught doing something positive in the classroom, he/she receives a "Bug Buck". The students place their bucks in a plastic container they keep inside their desks. When a child h... more>>
Class Achievers
Submitted by: Tisha Frasier
This technique works very well with second and third grade. I use a chart from any teacher's supply store. I put each student's full name on the chart. Students receive a check for transitioning smoothly from one activity to another, following directions the first time they are given, staying on task and completing cla... more>>
Grade Level(s):
1-2, 3-5
Community Bubble Gum Machine
Submitted by: Regina T
I use tag board to create a giant bubble gum machine. I draw three lines representing the rewards that will come when the bubble gum is filled to each line. I use colorful dot stickers to represent the bubble gum. When I catch them doing a good deed or following direction, they recieve a gumball to place in the machine. They work together to achieve their reward. A reward could be popcorn and a movie, picnic, etc.
COMPLIMENTs
Submitted by: Unknown
Cut out the letters for the word COMPLIMENT. Each time the class receives a compliment from faculty, parents, visitors, etc. they earn a letter. Once the class has received all the letters to the word, reward them with a special privilege. For example, popcorn/coke party, movie day, game day, or treats that they like.
Compliments
Submitted by: Diana
Next to my desk, I keep a compliment jar (small glass fish bowl). I allow the students to put a marble in this jar for any compliment the class receives from another teacher, parent in the school, or the principal. When the jar is filled to the top they will be rewarded. I also allowed the class to pick there reward so they feel they really acomplished something. My class chose an ice cream sundae party.
Grade Level(s):
K, 1-2, 3-5
Credit for being on task
Submitted by: Beth, 2nd grade
I place book pockets on the corner of each student's desk. Then I place a colored index card in the book pocket. I explain to them that this card is their own "credit card" (they can decorate it if they wish) Then as a see positive behavior in the class I hole punch the card. When the students obtain a certain amount o... more>>
Grade Level(s):
1-2, 3-5
Dipping for Dollars
Submitted by: Trudy
I've used a behavior technique called "Dipping for Dollars" for the last 3 years, and it really works! I have a large plastic jar filled with fake coins (make sure the kids can't see through it). Every child who has good behavior during a day gets to take a dip from the jar the next morning. I also give dips for random... more>>
Grade Level(s):
K, 1-2, 3-5
Good Work Coupons
Submitted by: A.Montgomery
This year I'm going to try a great technique I heard of from a fellow teacher. At the end of the class, or during class work, students working hard, staying on task, following directions, etc., will receive a Good Work Coupon. They are to keep these in a safe place because at the end of the month or 6 weeks grading p... more>>
Grade Level(s):
6-8
I "Caught Ya" doing something great!!
Submitted by: Angee Duvall, Primary
Last year, I got so tired of always disciplining the “bad” kids and never giving enough attention to the “good” kids so I came up with this plan. This has helped me reward those children who are always with me, who are always listening, who follow directions, etc. And it helped me motivate those children who struggle t... more>>
Jelly Bean Behavior
Submitted by: Leslie Whitehead, third grade teacher
I use Jelly Beans (or any other small candies will do) to reward children who are on task. Find a "fun" container to store your goodies in. I found a really groovy rabbit with sun glasses that ejects the candy like a gum ball machine. When I see that someone has followed directions well, is sitting quietly, and is read...
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Grade Level(s):
K, 1-2, 3-5
Keeping kids on task - Fun Friday
Submitted by: Nancy, elementary
Every Friday, I set aside a period of time (about 1/2 an hour) for "Fun Friday", during which time the children can have free time for an activity of their choice (board games, and creative materials are available, as well as the classroom library and exploration centers). This time is automatically theirs, unless thei... more>>
Grade Level(s):
K, 1-2, 3-5
Movie Tickets
Submitted by: Mrs. Aleceia Reeves
I give out those small tickets used at the dollar movies or carnivals for good
behavior, following classroom and hallway rules, being kind and courteous (saying
thank you, bless you, etc.), sharing (without being asked), returning notes to/from
parents, returning homework, ETC. The students are instructed to put their initials
on the back, and to put them in a safe place. (One year, my third graders deposited
and withdrew them from a class bank.) On Friday, we have a movie party, the students
must first purchase a ticket to see the movie (6 tickets), then they may purchase
popcorn, soda, candy, etc. with the rest. It sounds expensive, but I usually only
purchased one pre-popped bag of popcorn, one liter of soda, and cheap/on-sale
candy. more>>
Grade Level(s):
K, 1-2, 3-5
Puzzling behavior
Submitted by: Karen
I take a small poster and cut it into ten jigsaw puzzle type pieces. I then put the pieces in a colorful folder pinned to a bulletin board. When the whole class has really great behavior (ie works hard in groups without any disagreements) they earn a piece. They may also earn a piece if they receive a compliment from a... more>>
Student of the Week
Submitted by: T. Click, Haynesville, LA, 1st
My co-teachers and I have a student of the week. It works very well with us. What you do is keep track of student behavior however you want (chart, tickets, etc.). At the end of the week, the student with the most points, or least points depending on whether you keep track of positive behavior or negative behavior, get... more>>
Table of the week
Submitted by: Leigh Johns
I award a table of the week prize to the table that earns the most beads that week. I use beads from the crafts dept. and tupperware container for storage of the beads. Each time the tables are working quietly, staying on task, keeping a neat table, etc., I award that table a bead. At the end of the week the table with the most beads gets a prize. The prize may be 20 minutes in the library, a free coke at snack, a prize from the prize box, etc. It has made my class want to work together!
The Helping Hands Can
Submitted by: Rena
1. Take an ordinary can (i.e., coffee, peanut, etc..) and decorate it to your taste. I use bright colors and huge writing for the younger children. -- 2. Fill the can with popsicle sticks. Be creative! -- 3. Have the children color or paint the sticks. Once the sticks are finished, label the sticks with the wonderful ... more>>
Why do students act so terribly when a sub is in????
Submitted by: Unknown
This year, I told my students that the sub would have "Awesome Behavior" coupons to give to deserving students. When I return from being out, those student who earned coupons are waiting to get to the Treasure Box. (Yes, the treasure box still works in the 6th grade!)
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