Students will also be encouraged in my classroom to earn AR points by reading their goodfit books. Students will be acknowledged when they earn milestones in the AR program through class announcements and their names on the AR wall in the room.
Each week a new student will be selected as our Star Student of the Week. Their picture will be posted on our bulletin board in the front of the room and each student will receive a packet that they will have to fill out for that student about why they are special to them. Parents will also be sent home a letter explaining that their child was chosen for Star Student of the Week and asking for possible pictures to be posted on the board. This encourages a positive classroom community in our classroom by letting students know why they are important and that they are loved!
I will use Class Dojo for student accomplishments (student portfolios), to connect with parents, and to share class photos with students' families.
Every day, I will pass out holiday themed pieces of paper (hearts, shamrocks, snowflakes, Easter eggs) to students who are working hard and quietly, as well as who are following all expectations. Students will write their names on the back of these and place them in a cup. At the end of each day, I will have a student draw a name from the cup and whoever is picked will earn a free prize for that day. Names from the beginning of the week remain in the cup for extra chances of winning!