Classroom Management

Marble Jar

We have a classroom marble “happy” jar. The class can earn marbles by receiving compliments from other adults, moving their clip up, passing in their homework on time, or earning checks for their table groups. When the jar is full, we have a classroom celebration.

Clip Chart

The clip chart allows students to be rewarded for positive behavior, while discouraging negative behavior. Each student has a clothespin with his or her number on it. Clips can be moved up and down throughout the day based on behavior.

Every student will start the day on the Ready to Learn level. As the day goes on, clips can be moved up and down, based on behavior. This level is a good one to be on!

MOVING UP THE CHART:

Students will move to the Good Choices level for showing that they are making the right behavior decisions! Ending the day on this level is great!

Students can move to the Great Job level for continuing to display good behavior. You should be very proud of your child for reaching this level!

The Super Student level is reserved for outstanding behavior. A student who reaches this level will earn a prize from the jar, lunch with the teacher, free time, etc.

MOVING DOWN THE CHART:

A student will move to the Think About It level as a warning about his/her behavior, and a reminder to follow the rules.

Students who continue to display poor behavior can move down to the Teacher’s Choice level. Students will lose part of their recess and be required to fill out a reflection sheet. This is signed by the student, teacher, and sent home for parents/guardians to sign.

When a student moves to the Parent Contact level, the teacher will notify parents via note or phone call. A visit to the Principal’s office might also be in order. Students on this level may also lose recess time, etc.