When coaching teams, we often see great examples of how they encourage expected behaviors and incorporate reinforcement through Classroom Behavior Systems. Today's Around Town Round Up will provide some ideas and elements you will want to be sure to include in your classroom system!
Clearly Communicate Expectations
The very first element to an effective classroom behavior system is taking time to directly teach expected behaviors and to clearly communicate the expectations in a way that students will understand.
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| "Catch Them Being Good" Visual Tara Henriksen Beavertown Preschool, Kettering |
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| Consequences Categories Korie Jacobs Mad River Middle School, Mad River |
Use Visual Supports
Verbally communicating praise or warnings can be easily forgotten by many students especially our visual learners. Using visual supports can help students better remember expectations and keep track of how they are doing each day.
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| Smiley Behavior Chart Jessie Henry Tri-Village Elementary, Tri-Village |
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| Privileges Time Out Visual Catherine Anderson Rushmore Elementary, Huber Heights |
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| Smiley Sticker Chart Debi Gnau Mad River Early Childhood Center, Mad River |
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| Daiy Schedule Report with Schedule, Zone Check-In, and Token Reinforcement Recording Mary Jane Donovan Learning Center- West, MCESC |
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| Subject-Specific Token System Bridgette Powers Miami East Elementary, Miami East |
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| Super Improver Sticker Charts Deanna Hicks East Elementary, Eaton |
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| Helpful Hares Behavior Tracking Emma McKenzie Tipp Middle School, Tipp City |
Incorporate Special Interests
To get student buy-in, use their interests to make the behavior system more interesting and develop a positive association.
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| Roblox Behavior Sheet Allie Clements Schnell Elementary, West Carrollton |
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| Roller Coaster Token System Diana Cain Twin Valley South Elementary, Twin Valley South |
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| Computer Warning Tokens Catherine Anderson Rushmore Elementary, Huber Heights |
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| Pokemon Token System Bridgette Powers Miami East Elementary, Miami East |
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| Mario Token System Mandy Guilmain Stevenson Elementary, Mad River |
Provide Reinforcement
Another way to get student buy-in is through incorporating reinforcement. A popular way to incorporate reinforcement is through using a token economy aligned with the behavior expectations which allows students to trade in for tangible rewards or favorite activities.
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| Classroom Store Rules and Rewards Robin Koronich Learning Center-West, MCESC |
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| Class Store Rewards and Schedule Reinforcement Recording Sheet Julia Spencer Learning Center-West, MCESC |
Prime Future Behavior with Reflection
Some students are able to process behavior by reflecting at a later time with staff. This allows them to think ahead and develop a plan for what to do the next time they are in a similar situation. It is important to use this as a priming tool and not a time to scold or lecture which is likely to result in escalating behaviors.
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| Behavior Reflection Sheet Korie Jacobs Mad River Middle School, Mad River |
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| Daily Behavior Reflection Amanda Naylor Helke Elementary, Vandalia |
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| Think Sheet Reflection Washington Primary, Piqua |
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| Expected vs. Unexpected Behavior Reflection Sort Rachael Bissett Springcreek Primary, Piqua |
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