It's Teacher Tip Tuesday, and I get to link up with Tried it Tuesday too because this is an idea I got from... one of you. I just wish I could remember who... please let me know if it's you so I can give you credit where credit is due!
"John" is a student on another team who is in one of my Strategic Reading classes. He has some serious behavior issues from blurting out, refusing to sit in his seat, talking back to adults, and becoming verbally aggressive with his peers. Obviously, it didn't take us long to realize our little guy needed some interventions.

John earns a small reward for all four boxes, and if he has a "perfect" day, he can choose between leaving 1 minute early for lunch (a big deal for him) or 3 minutes to draw in the back of the room.

I love that this gives him a tangible way to check his behavior. The sticky itself is a constant reminder that he's being watched, and he beams with pride whenever he gets a signature.
I don't have to do this consistently with my other students, but I have used it for a few days here and there to reinforce behaviors we're trying to modify and help students create new, better habits. They really love it because they get extra attention from a teacher and a small reward (raffle tickets). I've even had multiple students ask me if they could please get their own sticky notes so they can have a reminder to do better. I love it!
This intervention seriously takes me about 2 minutes per day. Totally worth it!
ooo great idea!! I have a kid who fits this bill too - don't we all - and will give this idea a go next term! Thanks
ReplyDeleteErin
The E-Z Class
Very cool idea. I have had students in the past that would benefit from something like this. Love the leaving early for lunch idea.
ReplyDeleteAlison
Rockin' and Lovin' Learnin'
This is a great idea! I love the visual of the sticky note and how small it is to just stick on the corner of the desk. I love the rewards for a perfect day too!
ReplyDelete~Holly
Fourth Grade Flipper