Classroom Management Plan
I am trying a new classroom management plan this year. It is quite different than anything I’ve done before and I have great expectations! The biggest difference in this plan is to move from extrinsic rewards (gum, stickers, prizes) for every action they display, to intrinsic rewards (pride and respect in themselves). I have often had an issue with rewarding kids for doing what is expected. They get the mindset that they shouldn’t do anything unless there is a prize attached. This is not how it works in real life. Do you give them a prize when they put on their pajamas? Do they get a prize for brushing their teeth? No. These things are expected and are part of being a responsible child. So here is how things are going to work this year.
Here are the rules they are expected to follow:
That’s it!
When a student breaks a rule, here’s what happens.
I hope to never get to step 3 and 4. I just wanted to inform you on the procedure.
We will still have opportunities for classroom celebrations. I will still have little rewards for everyone that I will occasionally share with them because I want to know how much I enjoy them. We will celebrate when we get things accomplished and know we’ve done a really good job.
My goal is to instill a sense of pride in your student and I want them to challenge THEMSELVES to see what they can do...not for a prize.
I am trying a new classroom management plan this year. It is quite different than anything I’ve done before and I have great expectations! The biggest difference in this plan is to move from extrinsic rewards (gum, stickers, prizes) for every action they display, to intrinsic rewards (pride and respect in themselves). I have often had an issue with rewarding kids for doing what is expected. They get the mindset that they shouldn’t do anything unless there is a prize attached. This is not how it works in real life. Do you give them a prize when they put on their pajamas? Do they get a prize for brushing their teeth? No. These things are expected and are part of being a responsible child. So here is how things are going to work this year.
Here are the rules they are expected to follow:
- Listen and follow directions.
- Respect everyone and everything.
- Keep your hands, feet and objects to yourselves.
- Raise your hand before speaking or leaving your seat.
- Do not cause a problem for anyone including yourself.
That’s it!
When a student breaks a rule, here’s what happens.
- They get a warning.
- They are put in a time out. They will be separated from the group but still required to do what we are doing. They will not be invited to join in group activities until the time out is over. When they are ready to rejoin, they may. (Duration will vary with severity of the action.)
- If the misbehavior continues, they will bring home a note explaining their actions that will need to be signed by a parent or guardian. They will serve another time out.( I will call you and let you know the note is coming and explain what happened)
- Severe misbehavior: Office and write up in skyward.
I hope to never get to step 3 and 4. I just wanted to inform you on the procedure.
We will still have opportunities for classroom celebrations. I will still have little rewards for everyone that I will occasionally share with them because I want to know how much I enjoy them. We will celebrate when we get things accomplished and know we’ve done a really good job.
My goal is to instill a sense of pride in your student and I want them to challenge THEMSELVES to see what they can do...not for a prize.