One thing I know for sure is how crazy behavior gets during this month! Kiddos are so excited for the holidays and we are all in need of a break!
One thing I do in my room to encourage positive behavior is Fun Friday. I know many of you do this, so I'm not reinventing anything, but this really works for me!
Each day students earn points for positive behavior. I use Class Dojo {click to read my post about Dojo} to give my students points all day long. I can give them points when we are on the go by using the Dojo app. All I have to say to my class is "I'm looking for someone... "and they all start doing what they are supposed to!
On Friday, the students are able to do self-selected activities for the last 15 minutes of the day. The student with the most points has first choice of activities.
I printed these out, laminated them and hot glued them to ribbon. I pin a clip with the students name to the card of the activity they are going to. They chose their activity from the top point earner to the least.
Students fill out a form to show their parents their points for the week and I check off their behavior that week. I am able to show the parents what their child needs to work on as well, by circling the behavior area they need to work on.
My Fun Friday Freebie packet, with signs for Fun Friday and parent behavior forms are available for FREE in my TpT store. I hope it works for you!
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I love your Fun Friday system! I nominated you for a Liebster Award. Check out my blog for details.
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I'm so glad you left your info on the TPT forum because that's how I found you. I'm now your newest blog and TPT store follower.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE the Class DOJO... thanks for sharing! I'm sure my kiddos are going to love that.
When you get a chance stop on by to say hi! I love meeting up with fellow 3rd grade teachers.
:) Melissa
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