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Our Classroom Behavior & Reward Systems
Our Classroom Behavior & Reward Systems
At the beginning of the school year, we will focus on one behavior at a time. These behaviors may include following directions, transitioning between activities, walking safely in the hallway, or showing kindness and respect to others.
Once we choose our focus behavior, the class will work together toward a special reward. Rewards may be simple, such as stickers or smelly spots, or something extra special, like Hat Day or a classroom dance party!
Our focus behavior and reward will always be displayed in the classroom so students can see what we are working toward. Each time the class demonstrates the expected behavior, we will add a piece to our goal. For example, we might add a crayon to our crayon box or a scoop of ice cream to our sundae.
When we complete our crayon box, ice cream sundae, or other class goal, we celebrate our success and enjoy our reward together!
This system encourages students to work as a team, practice positive behaviors, and celebrate their accomplishments along the way. Our goal is to make learning and practicing positive behaviors fun, meaningful, and rewarding!
Our Compliment Star Jar
Our Compliment Star Jar
Another behavior system we use in our classroom is our Compliment Jar! This is a special way to recognize students when other adults notice their positive behavior.
Whenever a student receives a compliment from someone other than me, we add a star to our jar. This might be a teacher we pass in the hallway, one of our Encore teachers, a therapist, or a member of our cafeteria staff.
Our goal is to fill the jar together, and we have a special classroom reward planned for when we reach our goal! The Compliment Jar usually takes a little longer to fill, but that makes it even more exciting when we reach our goal.
Most importantly, students love knowing that other adults are noticing their hard work, kindness, and positive choices. There is something extra special about hearing, “I noticed how well you were walking in the hallway!” or “You did a great job helping a friend!”
The Compliment Jar helps us celebrate those moments and reminds students that their positive choices make a difference wherever they are in our school! ⭐
Thank you!
Thank you!
I am anxious to get to know my new kindergarten friends and discover each one's unique and special personality. I believe in working hard to develop a very positive, affirming, loving and caring classroom and finding the positive in all of my students. With all of us working together, this year holds great promise.
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