If a student forgets his or her homework, a teacher may have the student stay in at recess or during study hall, do the missing work, and fill out a behavior reflection form. This form is designed to have students think about what they did, why it was inappropriate, and how to avoid this behavior … Continue reading Students Forgetting Their Homework? Try This Behavior Reflection Approach
As children grow older, we often assume that small rewards won’t suffice, especially during the middle school years. Contrary to that belief, however, middle school-aged kids still love being rewarded for their ability to behave and stay on task—although the type of rewards change just a bit. What follows is a list of some incentives … Continue reading Incentives for Good Behavior and Staying On Task for Middle School Students
Red Pen Reversal Teachers often use a red pen to mark answers that are incorrect. Instead of using a red pen to check all wrong answers, use a red pen to check all right answers! Write “okay” on all correct answers. Leave answers that are wrong untouched. This is another silent message to students to … Continue reading Tips for Encouraging Good Student Behavior
Classroom Coupons Why not create coupons to give as rewards for good behavior, special efforts, good work? Coupons could be for eating with the teacher, a night off from homework, having lunch with another class, moving one’s desk to a preferred spot, etc. Coupons are a fun way to reward. Compliment Box Have a special … Continue reading More Ideas for Rewarding Good Behavior