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Token economy in the classroom?

by KK

Dec 2, 2010

Do you think that a token economy in a classroom is a good idea? I've seen it in the field a lot, and many students seem to really enjoy it. I feel as though it motivates them a lot. If you agree, what types of rewards systems would you use in your classroom?

Thanks, look forward to hearing your feedback. KK

Amazing People Advent Calendar

by wig

Dec 2, 2010

Eighth graders at a Lutheran School (not mine) made an amazing People Advent Calendar. They would like to see how many people across the country (the world?) look at it. You don't have to sign in as Google analytics keeps track of it.

Could you help them out? If you would like to comment on it as well, do so here and the teacher will shar...See More

Unmotivated students

by Lindsey

Dec 6, 2010

The students in my 8th grade science class are just not motivated! They are all bright students who were all very successful in the beginning of the year, but their motivation has just progressively gotten worse! They do not want to participate and put in very little effort into their homework and studying.

If anyone has any ways to motiv...See More

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vet teacher My goal is to > both intrinsically and extrinsically motivate my students > to learn, will the token economy only provide extrinsic > motivation for my students? Please help!

By definition a token economy only provides extrinsic motivation. Intrinsic motivation is far more difficult to achieve but I find I do best with that when w...See More

Jan 3, 2011

Leah for a related article, click below:

Feb 23, 2011

Epiphany Celebration....please help!!

by Donna

Dec 12, 2010

Hello Everyone,

I am responsible for planning our Churches Epiphany Celebration for Grades 1-6. I am looking for a special blessing or something that the kids can participate in.

Does anyone have any ideas??

Thanks,

Donna

OFM I found a skit that I am going to ask a male parent to do: Look at [link removed]

You could set up your Mary/Joseph and baby Jesus (doll) and have a child offstage doing the camel boy.

You could adapt the words and message and the children could bring something to give to others in Jesus' name, maybe it could be mittens, scarves,...See More

Dec 20, 2010

by Monica

Dec 31, 2010

Does anyone out there have a classroom website they'd like to share? I teach second grade and am always looking for fresh ideas. Thanks!

Cultural programs & in-house field trips

by Rolling Thunder Enterprises

Jan 7, 2011

Dear Educator,

Please read the attached information pertaining to a cultural showcase that lends to the best of edutainment programming and in-house field trip alternatives.

With the winter lockdown contributing to cabin fever within our homes and schools, teachers and program directors are becoming anxious and creative in their...See More

Catholic Schoosls Week, ideas for parents?

by Miss Angel

Jan 16, 2011

I haven't been to this board in a while and was surprised that there were no recent CSW posts! As a teacher and the PTA co-president, I was wondering what to do for the parents during CSW. Donuts in the morning is a good idea, but some parents are left out because of grandma brings the kids to school. I am trying to think of something to send home ...See More

4th Have the kids make a "Spiritual Bouquet" for their parents. If you have an Ellison, cut out flower shapes. They can make a visit to church to say prayers for their parents. The children write the prayers they said on the flowers and arrange them onto a card to take home. Or have the kids make tissue paper flowers to present to their parents. The ol...See More

Jan 17, 2011

susie On 1/16/11, Miss Angel wrote: > I haven't been to this board in a while and was surprised > that there were no recent CSW posts! > As a teacher and the PTA co-president, I was wondering what > to do for the parents during CSW. Donuts in the morning is a > good idea, but some parents are left out because of grandma > brings the kid...See More

Jan 24, 2011

Catholic Schools Week bulletin board

by Marie

Jan 19, 2011

Does anyone have any ideas for a bulletin board for Catholic Schools Week? Preferably something that goes with the theme Catholic Schools A+ for America. I teach 3rd grade. Thanks!

Sally On 1/19/11, Marie wrote: > Does anyone have any ideas for a bulletin board for > Catholic Schools Week? Preferably something that goes with > the theme Catholic Schools A+ for America. I teach 3rd > grade. Thanks!

Jan 21, 2011

Dana On 1/21/11, Sally wrote: > On 1/19/11, Marie wrote: >> Does anyone have any ideas for a bulletin board for >> Catholic Schools Week? Preferably something that goes with >> the theme Catholic Schools A+ for America. I teach 3rd >> grade. Thanks! I made a poster with the flag and the slogan on it and put it in the middle of...See More

Jan 23, 2011

Does your school roll over unused sick days?

by curiositycat

Jan 19, 2011

My school doesn't, and this is the only independent school at which I've worked. Is this common practice?

Thanks!

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va Our division allows unlimited accumulated sick leave and allows accumulation of 6 personal days. If you have 6 unused personal days, then your personal days roll into sick days. 12 month employees have from 12-24 leave days, depending on years of service to the division. These days may also be accumulated. We had a sick bank...it has been suspended...See More

Jan 29, 2011

Helen/VA On 1/29/11, va wrote: > Our division allows unlimited accumulated sick leave and allows > accumulation of 6 personal days. If you have 6 unused personal > days, then your personal days roll into sick days. 12 month > employees have from 12-24 leave days, depending on years of > service to the division. These days may also be accumula...See More

Jan 29, 2011

Grandparents Day/CSW

by Dana

Jan 23, 2011

We have a day during CSW that the grandparents visit. I have always done a family tree activity, but the grandparents are there for such a long period of time that it is an activity that doesn't fill the whole period. I always feel like I am struggling to fill the time between the classroom visit and lunch. Do you have any ideas for an activity or ...See More

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Leah I agree that Grandparents like to see what goes on in the classroom. The children could sing songs, act out a story like "The LIttle Red Hen" and perhaps have a snack together, as well as do a "Family Tree." (Before they arrive, you could discuss manners when guests are in the classroom and well as manners related to eating.) The children might lik...See More

Mar 10, 2011

Kathleen - Teachers.Net Gazette On 3/10/11, Leah wrote: > I agree that Grandparents like to see what goes on in the > classroom. The children could sing songs, act out a story like > "The LIttle Red Hen" and perhaps have a snack together, as well > as do a "Family Tree." (Before they arrive, you could discuss > manners when guests are in the classroom and well as m...See More

Mar 10, 2011

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