Provide students with several 4×6 cards that describe an action that shows respect. Examples: Each student chooses a card and does what it says for the day. 1-Tell boys they have good ideas when they share good ideas in class. 2-Tell girls they have good ideas when they share good ideas in class. 3-Thank your… Read more »
Each child has a copy of a remote control taped to their desk. The teacher instructs the children to go to channel 6 for instructions, usually to start the beginning of the lesson. During the lesson, the teacher can tell the students to “turn the volume down” (or up depending on the activity;); the teacher… Read more »
Children may only tattle on… “DD” behaviors: Dangerous or Destructive “AA” behaviors: Aggravating or Annoying are kept to themselves. Lisa Vicknair Grand Caillou Elementary School Grand Caillou, LA – Lisa Vicknair
I use 2 monkeys in my classroom as a target behavior or used to symbolize the differences of appropriate and inappropriate behaviors. Responsible Monkey is a monkey who represents appropriate behavior. He sits at his own desk, is ready to learn, and loves to enjoy the company of the children who are following directions. However,… Read more »
The greatest glory is not in never failing but in rising up every time we fall. – Confucius
At circle time, each child is to greet one of his friends on the carpet. They are to say, “Good morning, Sally. How are you today?” Then Sally says, “Good morning, Jack. I’m fine today, how are you today?” Then they bump hips or elbows together as their form of greeting for the morning. Go… Read more »
Use pictures to help children understand what is happening next. I use them on a large circle set up like a clock. The times are located next to each activity. This reinforces several concepts: clockwise, time telling, plus helping with transitioning and remaining on task. Faith Hipptree Special Education – Faith Hipptree
While studying the “winter” unit, I made snowballs with yarn. During circle time when children were getting restless, we put them on two sides with a barrier in between and have them throw snowballs at each other. They love trying to aim at the teacher. To make snowballs: Wrap yarn around cardboard block, etc. to… Read more »
STAYIN’ IN SCHOOL You can do it if you put your mind to it! Hey, all you kids! Won’t you listen to me? I’m gonna talk about life and how it could be. Stayin’ in school is what I want you to know, That education is the way to go. Learn how to read, and… Read more »
Character education is a priority in many schools nationwide. Congress even appropriated millions in grants for states to provide such programs, designed to promote community values in students. A museum in Pooler, Ga., outside Savannah, also took that message to heart. The Mighty Eighth Air Force Heritage Museum, which commemorates the sacrifices of U.S. airmen… Read more »
