I thought a lot about my discipline plan over the summer. Last year I had the kiddos walk laps at recess. Personally, I don't really like it. I think that all kids should have a chance to play. My thinking is that playing may prevent futher behavior issues from arising. Also, our recess is early in the morning, so sometimes they walked laps for things that they did the previous day, which doesn't really make sense to me. I asked my friend Shawna, who is an AP, and she suggested that I give the kids that have been "good" a five minute talk time at the end of the day. I loved the idea, so that's what I went with. They absolutely love visiting with each other at the end of the day. I hear all sorts of conversations happening. The kids are also in charge of filling out their own behavior chart. They have to pack everything up and get ready to go home before we can have out talk time. This has really sped up our packing up time. Which has in the past been my least favorite part of the day. When they are ready, they wait behind thier desk for everyone else. AND guess, what I don't have to be the one to nag. They do that for me! If a child has changed their color to yellow or red, they have to sit with me at my table. Our talk time is about their behavior. BOO! Who wants to do that?!?!
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You make me want to come back and teach 2nd grade!! I LOVE this cool discipline idea! Really cute, but also a great visual aid so they REALLY know where they stand with you. Greatness!
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