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
Punch-a-Hole Card Need a way to reward good behavior? Make a card for each student and divide the card into small squares, large enough to place a hole punch. Randomly give punches to the student’s card, ensuring that the student realizes that he or she has earned the reward. Keep the punch card in a … Continue reading Ideas for Rewarding Good Student Behavior
Listed below are a variety of unique ways students can practice their spelling words. You may want to assign a specific activity for students to complete or provide the list to the students and allow them to select an activity in which they are interested. Story Writing Have students use their spelling words in a … Continue reading Activities that Inspire Learning: Spelling Activities