Re: Non-stop talking!!!

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I write the letters: R E C E S S on the board. When talking begins, I
erase a letter. If it continues, I erase another letter. They lose
1/6 of their recess each time. When the letters are gone, so is
recess. This allows me to let them accumulate strikes throughout the
morning or for all day, rather than just timing them for time lost. If
you don't want to give them 6 chances, write P L A Y or even O U T.
Once erased, a letter cannot be written back in as a payback for
improved behavior--you do the crime, you pay the time!

I've also used the "I can see you haven't learned to control your
talking, so we will spend recess today practicing." Then they spend
their entire 20 minute recess with me saying "Talk" (and they are to
talk, even if they say 'blah blah blah') Then I say "Stop talking" and
they stop. Do it over and over and over and over for 20 minutes. The
next day, when talking begins, you merely have to say, "MMMmm, it seems
we may need more practice on controlling talking." I always offer
"practice" for improving behaviors. For some reason, it just isn't
real popular! (Raising your hand before you speak, over and over for
20 minutes, or sit down, stand up for 20 minutes, etc. is just not
something they want to repeat for some reason!!!) I never ever act
angry...just really really helpful..."We can stay in and practice. I'm
here to help you improve your behavior, and I'm willing to stay in at
recess if you need help." LO
 

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