Behaviour Management

There are many areas covered on the Behavour Management page; rules, responsibilities, behavouir and positive resinforcement. It includes some of the things I have collected over the years. It is a hard area to approach and I am always available on email for confidential chats. including rules & praise ideas

Different Strokes for different folks.

This is an area where experimenting is the key. Some children you can use the same strategy continuously others need to have change. Have a look at some of the ideas.

When the child gets frustrated or are not listening lately I have been making them stand with their nose against the wall. It must be quiet, still and every time he moves it is another minute. I also go and do something else to breathe again. I sometimes give a very down to each I am so disappointed lecture.

We don’t have a Punishment chart we have a rewards chart

For good behavior the rewards are

Being able to choose what activities you do and when.
Being able to have 10 minutes on the computer.
Being able to use the camera.
Being able to have beanbag reading time.
Being able to cook tea with Miss Lee-Anne.
Being able to listen to music.

If your behaviour standard drops then you will not be able to make some of these choices.

Responsibilites not rules

I work my schoolroom with a responsibilities chart not Classroom Rules. I make one for everyone in the classroom including myself. That way the children can clearly read what we all have to do and it doesn't just seem like they do everything.

Responsibilities!!

Below is a list of what you are responsible for each day.

Walking around the classroom sensibly
For using manners when talking.
Concentrating on your schoolwork.
Changing the date on the calendar each day.
Organising your air lesson materials or asking Miss Lee-Anne to help.
Cleaning your desk and the floor around it at the end of the school day.
Being on time for school or sending a message with RJ saying why you’ll be late.
For completing the schoolwork for the day.
For listening to your air lesson and doing the activities set.
For writing a story once a fortnight.
For having a go at all the activities
For concentrating on your activity no matter what RJ’s doing.
Checking your emails while RJ’s air lesson is on.
To learning the school song by the end of term.

50 Opportunitiesto say you're terrific

Copy these into WORD and Print them out and put on your schoolroom wall

Praise students for:

entering the classroom quietly
putting away coat and backpack
cooperating while supervisor listens to assembly or messages
transitioning into an activity
following directions
saying "please," and "thank you"
listening attentively
helping a someone else in the classroom
being a good audience at an assembly
beginning work right away
asking questions when unsure
good behavior during a test
participating in a class discussion
walking appropriately in the school areas
working cooperatively with a partner
good behavior during a school events
cleaning up and packing away
good effort on an assignment
assisting younger students in the classroom
sharing school experiences with parents
making up missed assignments\
making a new friend on lesson and at school events
good effort on a long-term project
sharing
being sensitive to others' feelings
learning a new skill
appropriate use of school property
returning borrowed books and materials
showing enthusiasm
being responsible for a classroom job
offering help without being asked
not wasting paper and supplies
staying on task
telling the truth
accepting a new challenge
behaving when a guest is in the room
reading at home
participating in school functions
demonstrating a positive attitude
giving one's best effort
returning from the yard quietly
participating in a group activity
remaining calm during a problem situation
showing creativity
keeping busy when work is finished
taking turns
working cooperatively with an aide or volunteer
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. What others can you think of ??