Classroom Consequences
I use the Clip Chart method for promoting positive behavior. The clip chart is a laminated strip of paper that has been divided into seven levels. Each level is labeled. You’re a Rock Star is the top of the chart and All Tours Have Been Cancelled (parent and principal contact) is at the bottom. A set of clothespins with the name of each student are clipped to the left and right edges of the Let’s Rock and Roll-You are ready to Learn level of the chart.
During the course of the day, the clothespins move up and down the chart based upon the behavior choices each student makes. Good behavior causes the clothespin to move up one level. Students experience a true sense of accomplishment as his/her clothespin moves up the chart because of his/her good choices. Students have the opportunity to move to the Top of the Chart or even clip Off the Chart if their good behavior warrants.
Conversely, inappropriate behavior will cause the clothespin to move down one level. Any student who has been asked to move his/her clothespin down a level or two has the opportunity to improve his/her behavior and see his/her clothespin rise to a better level. The child is offered a chance at redemption; which proves to be a powerful motivator and it enables me to act on problem behavior and not just talk about it.
Each student will be given a daily Reward or Making Better Choices Card. The card will be stapled in the student planner. Please sign the card and return it to school the following day. Reward Cards will be place in a bucket in the classroom for a prize drawing at the end of the month.
During the course of the day, the clothespins move up and down the chart based upon the behavior choices each student makes. Good behavior causes the clothespin to move up one level. Students experience a true sense of accomplishment as his/her clothespin moves up the chart because of his/her good choices. Students have the opportunity to move to the Top of the Chart or even clip Off the Chart if their good behavior warrants.
Conversely, inappropriate behavior will cause the clothespin to move down one level. Any student who has been asked to move his/her clothespin down a level or two has the opportunity to improve his/her behavior and see his/her clothespin rise to a better level. The child is offered a chance at redemption; which proves to be a powerful motivator and it enables me to act on problem behavior and not just talk about it.
Each student will be given a daily Reward or Making Better Choices Card. The card will be stapled in the student planner. Please sign the card and return it to school the following day. Reward Cards will be place in a bucket in the classroom for a prize drawing at the end of the month.