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I find that behavior systems tend to put too much emphasis on what students are doing or not doing rather than learning. Some years I have had challenging students and had to bend to outside pressure to have a system in place.

My style is to have clear expectations, model, practice, review, and then expect correct behavior from my students.

I love to give out unexpected stickers, pencils, extra game, free draw time etc. from time to time. Depending on dietary needs I might give out a small food treat-usually related to learning.

Gave up prize box years ago.

Just curious what others do.
Sara On 7/29/13, mhugs wrote:

I agree. Prize boxes give out a unrealistic and unhelpful message. The right thing to do is done for the 'prize' of helping to build a safe and happy community around you,

I don't do procedures unless we're speaking of practicing for a fire drill or lockdown drill. I can't say I exactly expect correct be...See More
Aug 2, 2013
ElemEd Okay, an opposite opinion. I do use a system of consequences - both positive (rewards) and negative. It does put an emphasis on what they are doing, not what they are learning, BUT if there is off-task misbehavior going on, it certainly affects the amount of learning that can be accomplished.

On 8/02/13, Sara wrote: > On 7/29/13, mhugs...See More
Aug 3, 2013


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