I really like these ideas. I agree with you that students should build a sense of community. In a scenario where its "every man for himself", it is difficult to feel like part of a team. Being part of a team supports accountability not only for yourself but for others success as well. I love your motivational quotes/images. I think it is important to start each day with a smile and a great welcome. It really sets the tone for the rest of the day. Having students walk in tired, unmotivated, and in a negative mood can really bring the energy of the entire class down, making for an even longer school day. Thank you for sharing!
Tracie, I really like your ideas. I think all students love the idea that they get to collect points based on their behavior and then choose what they get from those points. I also like how you said that you will always have a smile on your face even on the toughest days. That is something that all teachers need to try and do because our attitudes reflect on the students. Great Job!
I also think a smile is important. The teacher's attitude is reflected into their students. If a teacher is having a bad day she shouldn't let the children see because a bad attitude is contagious. I liked the way you organized you pictures and made your blog visually appealing !
Love your presentation and your quotes! The one about having a smile on our faces even on roughest days hit home with me. I had a bad day today, and I am ashamed to say I lost my smile! I need to work on that. Also, love your treasure box idea. Kids love picking out their own prizes.
I really like these ideas. I agree with you that students should build a sense of community. In a scenario where its "every man for himself", it is difficult to feel like part of a team. Being part of a team supports accountability not only for yourself but for others success as well. I love your motivational quotes/images. I think it is important to start each day with a smile and a great welcome. It really sets the tone for the rest of the day. Having students walk in tired, unmotivated, and in a negative mood can really bring the energy of the entire class down, making for an even longer school day. Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteTracie, I really like your ideas. I think all students love the idea that they get to collect points based on their behavior and then choose what they get from those points. I also like how you said that you will always have a smile on your face even on the toughest days. That is something that all teachers need to try and do because our attitudes reflect on the students. Great Job!
ReplyDeleteI also think a smile is important. The teacher's attitude is reflected into their students. If a teacher is having a bad day she shouldn't let the children see because a bad attitude is contagious. I liked the way you organized you pictures and made your blog visually appealing !
ReplyDeleteLove your presentation and your quotes! The one about having a smile on our faces even on roughest days hit home with me. I had a bad day today, and I am ashamed to say I lost my smile! I need to work on that. Also, love your treasure box idea. Kids love picking out their own prizes.
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