Hour One Hour Two Hour Three Hour Four Hour Five Hour Six Totals T S T S T S T S T S T S Keep Hands and Feet to Self 2 3 3 3 1 2 3 3 2 2 2 3 Raise hand and wait to be called on 3 3 2 2 2 3 1 2 2 2 2 3 Begin work on time 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 3 Accepts Score 3 3 2 2 3 1 Points earned 9 11 5 8 10 1 44
Class Secretary For students who have inattentiveness. Sometimes I like to whisper to a student that I need to keep myself facing forward. Would they mind being the one to run the smartboard (don’t worry- I’ll tell you what to press) or write on the board for me (don’t worry I’ll tell you what to write). This keeps the students busy and on task and helps the student pay attention. It’s not a punishment- kind of a privilege- but helps the student at the same time. Classroom Locker (Keep Supplies in Room/Home) For disorganized students. Sometimes, we have students who can’t remember to take their books home for homework or bring them back when they do take them home. Rather than waste any class time or letting that student lose class time- I sent one book home to stay until the end of the year and kept the other in the classroom (secondary). I know people will say this isn’t teaching them organizational skills. The truth is- how is what you are currently doing working out to keep the student in class? Being in my class learning is the most important goal- you don’t get out of my class that easy. Clear the Room- Remove the Audience When a student is having a tantrum and furniture is flying- I have witnessed adults getting hurt trying to transport the student down to the office. It is better to take the rest of the class down to the library with their work and to deal with the student tantrum in the classroom. Transporting a child can hurt the child or the adults. Once you get the student calm, the student can walk with you to the office to work on a social autopsy to help them figure out how to avoid this in the future.
Horrible Harry Moves up to Third Grade Kline, S. Ages 4-8 Harry is gross and horrible, and he's still Sidney's sworn enemy. When Sidney is frightened by Harry's pet spider and kills it, war breaks out between the two boys, with their friend Doug caught in the middle. Use this to talk about making and keeping friends. Horton Hatches the Egg Seuss, Dr. Ages 4-8 When a bird hatching an egg wants a vacation, she asks Horton, the elephant, to sit on her egg--which he does through all sorts of hazards until he is reinforced for doing what he said he would How Rude! Teenagers Guide to Good Manners, Proper Behavior, and How to Not Gross People Out Packer, A Teen This book is drawn from surveys from real teens and is well received by them on how to get ahead in life. It is a good workbook for helping students meet with success in their academic and post-academic careers. How to Be a Friend Brown, L Ages 4-8 Dinosaur characters illustrate the value of friends, how to make friends, and how to be and not to be a good friend. Use this to discuss friendship. How to Lose All Your Friends Carlson, N Ages 4-8 Offers advice on the kinds of things to do if you don't want to have any friends. Use this to talk about how to be a friend. Murder on the Orient Express Christie, A. Teen Teaches: Teamwork, Endurance, and Justice How to Lose All Your Friends Carlson, N. Ages 3-5 Teaches inappropriate behavior through humor. Children see what bratty behavior looks like and what they should not do. You can use this as the non-example and teach students what good behavior looks like, sounds like, and feels like. How to Say No and Keep Your Friends: Peer Pressure Reversal for Teens and Preteens Scott, S. Ages 12-19 This practical book for teens and preteens is filled with helpful suggestions, true stories, lively cartoons, and proven effective skills for dealing with all kinds of negative peer pressure. All kids face difficult decisions at some point about things like cheating, fighting, skipping school, stealing, drugs, lying to parents, etc. Sometimes it's hard to just say "no" when their friends are saying "Everybody does it. We won't get caught."
The Ant and the Elephant Peet, B. Ages 4-8 Of all the animals the elephant rescues, only the tiny ant returns the favor. Use this to talk about thankfulness and expressing gratitude. The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman Gaines, E. Teen Teaches: Courage, Endurance, Equal Rights, Faith, Freedom, and Respect. The Bad Good Manners Book Cole, B. Ages 4-8 This is a book on manners and is appropriate for teaching manners. The Best Friends Club Winthrop, E. Ages 4-8 Lizzie learns to share her best friend. This would be a good book to read when three becomes a crowd among friends. The Big Book for Peace Durrell, A. Ages 9-12 This is a great book to read as you focus on peace and the absurdity of fighting. The Blue and the Gray Bunting, E. Ages 4-10 This is a great book on teaching diversity and getting along. It also would be good to talk about how everyone is alike on the inside no matter their skin color. The Bully from the Black Lagoon Thaler, M. Ages 4-8 A new student moves in who is supposedly a bully. Humorous look at rumors. Use this to talk about rumors and bullying. The Butter Battle Book Seuss, Dr. Ages 4-8 Use this classic tale to teach cooperation. The Colors of Us Katz, K. Ages 4-8 Great book on celebrating diversity and the differences in skin colors compared to foods. The Day the Earth Was Silent McGuffee, M. Ages 9-12 A group of children works together to change their world for the better. Use this to talk about cooperation. The Doorbell Rang Hutchins, P. Ages 4-8 Each time the doorbell rings, there are more people who have come to share in the cookies baked by Ma. Use this to talk about sharing and friendship. The Egypt Game Snyder, Z. & Speare, E. Teen Teaches: Responsibility through a student created a game based on life in ancient Egypt. The Empty Pot Retold by Demi Ages 4-8 When Ping admits that he is the only child in China unable to grow a flower from the seeds distributed by the Emperor, he is reinforced for his honesty. Use this to teach the importance of honesty. The Fourteenth Goldfish Holm, J. Ages 9-12 This is a great story to talk about accepting change.
We Can Work It Out: Conflict Resolution for Children Polland, B.K. Ages 9-12 Designed to create opportunities for children to talk about their experiences of conflict and the varieties of ways to resolve them. Use this to teach conflict resolution. What Can You Do? Rotner, S. Ages 4-8 Explores the different skills that people possess: drawing, climbing, sports, and reading. A note on multiple bits of intelligence follows the text. Use this to focus on being unique and celebrating that. What Do You Stand For? For Kids: A Guide to Building Character Lewis, B. Teen True stories, inspiring quotations, thought-provoking dilemmas, and activities help elementary school children build positive character traits including caring, fairness, respect, and responsibility. When I Grow Up Harper, C. Ages 4-8 What kinds of qualities might you have when you grow up: dependability, generosity, curiosity, fairness? A discussion starter with modern photo collage illustrations. When I'm Angry Aaron, J. Ages 4-8 Explains anger as a normal part of life and discusses how to deal with it. Includes a parents' guide with examples and suggestions When Sophie Gets Angry - Really, Really Angry Bang, M. Ages 4-8 A young girl is upset and doesn't know how to manage her anger but takes the time to cool off and regain her composure. Use to talk about self- control. Who is the Beast? Baker, K. Ages 4-8 When a tiger suspects he is the beast the jungle animals are fleeing from, he returns to them and points out their similarities. Use this to talk about how we are all alike on the inside. Whoever You Are Fox, M. Ages 4-8 Despite the differences between people around the world, there are similarities that join us together, such as pain, joy, and love. Use this to talk about how we are all alike on the inside. Why Did It Happen: Helping Children Cope in A Violent World Cohn, J. Ages 4-8 A young boy discusses his feelings about violence when a neighborhood grocery store is robbed. Use this to talk about feelings. Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears Retold by Aardema, V. Ages 4-8 Mosquito sets of a chain reaction that results in a jungle disaster. Use this to talk about the consequences of telling lies.
Privileges (Earning special privileges) Group that earns the most points wins special seating Group that earns the most points gets to use computers in the classroom Attention (Quality Time with Adults and Peers) Group that earns the most points gets to play the principal at horse Group that earns the most points gets to perform a rap they created about topic of teacher’s choice Leadership (Earning Leadership Roles) Group that earns the most points gets to run the smart board during review games Group that earns the most points gets to run the computer when the class plays Praise (Social Praise- Name in Lights) Group that earns the most points gets to bring in pictures from home and put on floating picture frame (digital) Group that earns the most points gets their name in the golden book of behavior Assistance (Special Assistance in a Topic of Their Choice) Group that earns the most points gets to be taught a new skill Knitting Crocheting Piano lessons Tatting Computer coding Art skills Touch (High Five) a. Group that earns the most points gets to greet other students with a special handshake at the door Escape (Escape from a Task or Chore) Group that earns the most points gets to have the other groups take their lunch trash to the trash for them Group that earns the most points gets to choose what 5 problems the teacher gives the answers to for the whole class Supplies (School Supplies) Group that earns the most points gets special pencils or special school supplies