https://padlet.com/shannonvonee/6397zlkx5i06 Behavior Management en-us 2017-09-24 22:18:30 UTC 2025-11-13 20:38:56 UTC hello@padlet.com shannonvonee https://padlet.com/shannonvonee/6397zlkx5i06/wish/190637234 Using a positive reinforcement strategy is one way of encouraging good behaviors in students.  In my early childhood classroom, I may use a system of giving tokens or "fuzzies" to children who are caught being good or performing random acts of kindness.  As an alternative to this, when students are displaying an undesirable behavior, I would take a fuzzy or token away.  The goal would be for the students to be able to buy a prize, at the end of the week, using the tokens of fuzzies that they have earned. 
I would also use an app called Class Dojo.  This app is used as a communication tool between teacher and parents.  AS students display good behavior they get a "thumbs up" on the computer.  This is directly tied to the parent's smartphone.  Parents know what kind of day their child is having as the day transpires. There are other ways to reward students in hopes of gaining a positive classroom environment.

5 Ideas for Classroom Behavior Rewards. (2016, April 13). Retrieved September 24, 2017, from https://www.renweb.com/5-ideas-classroom-behavior-rewards/

]]> 2017-09-24 23:45:23 UTC https://padlet.com/shannonvonee/6397zlkx5i06/wish/190637234 shannonvonee https://padlet.com/shannonvonee/6397zlkx5i06/wish/190638017 Actively ignoring a child who is displaying inappropriate behaviors is one way to reinforce a desirable behavior.  Many times children act out in order to get attention.  Many times giving these children the attention they are longing for is rewarding the behavior.  For instance, if a child is yelling at you in the classroom, and you stop what you are doing to zero in on that child, you are actually rewarding him for yelling out.  the downside of this, is often times, when you begin to ignore, the behavior actually gets worse before it gets better.  Many times these children are looking for a reaction from anyone, but especially the teacher.  
With this type of behavior management technique, you must start by explaining what you are doing and follow up by being consistent. 
In a Kindergarten classroom, many student who have not been in school before, do not understand why all attention is not focused on them at all times. Often times, these students demand the teacher's attention and will do whatever it takes for their voices to be heard. I would tell the student that I am going to ignore the misbehavior until he/she is displaying an appropriate behavior.

Kronberg, C. (n.d.). Ignoring: An Effective Way to Change Some Behaviors. Retrieved September 24, 2017, from https://fosteringperspectives.org/fp_vol1no1/articles_vol1no1/ignoring_effective_way.htm]]> 2017-09-24 23:54:30 UTC https://padlet.com/shannonvonee/6397zlkx5i06/wish/190638017 shannonvonee https://padlet.com/shannonvonee/6397zlkx5i06/wish/190643813 Having a set of classroom rules is important to establish during the first class day. These rules must be simple and self explanatory for a Kindergarten Classroom.   Establishing these rules allows children to know that is expected of them.
Allowing the students to collaborate and create the expectations for the classroom, helps them to have a sense of ownership and encourages them to hold themselves to a higher standard.  
Reviewing the rules daily or throughout the school year, is imperative for a classroom to runs smoothly.  Young children need daily reminders in order to learn exactly what is expected.
In a Kindergarten classroom we would create a poster as a class and would refer to that poster as part of our morning routine.


>Linsin, M. (2016, November 11). How to Create The Perfect Set Of Classroom Rules. Retrieved September 24, 2017, from https://www.smartclassroommanagement.com/2015/07/18/how-to-create-the-perfect-set-of-classroom-rules/]]> 2017-09-25 00:59:18 UTC https://padlet.com/shannonvonee/6397zlkx5i06/wish/190643813 shannonvonee https://padlet.com/shannonvonee/6397zlkx5i06/wish/190647615 Having high expectations for our students gives them a higher level to attain.  Students want to please their teacher and peers.  We encourage high expectations by showing our students some respect.  By doing this we show them that we want them to be successful in the classroom.  There are several ways we can encourage them to reach these expectations.  One way is to have confidence in them and speak to them with a positive tone.  Another is to encourage them and to allow them to contribute to class discussions.  
Children try to reach the standards that we set for them.  With the right amount of encouragement and positivity in their lives, our students will be successful.  "Robert Marzano found that when we have high expectations of students we act differently," (The Highly Effective teacher).
In a kindergarten classroom I would show the kids respect when talking to them and encouraging them to be interactive in the classroom.

What Does It Mean To Have High Expectations For Your Students. (n.d.). Retrieved September 24, 2017, from http://thehighlyeffectiveteacher.com/what-does-it-mean-to-have-high-expectations-for-your-students/


]]> 2017-09-25 01:32:27 UTC https://padlet.com/shannonvonee/6397zlkx5i06/wish/190647615 shannonvonee https://padlet.com/shannonvonee/6397zlkx5i06/wish/190650199 Teaching students to self-manage at a young age has its advantages.  "When a student is taught how to use a self-management intervention, only one behavior or a set of related behaviors is targeted for remediation at a time, (Rafferty, Lisa A.).
Self monitoring teaches students to become independent and to manage their own behaviors. This strategy is effective from preschool all the way through high school and serves a variety of cognitive disorders. 
When students are able to self manage, they become independent learners and are able to control their behaviors.  Some strategies used to teach children to self-manage, are offering them a multitude of visual aides to help remind them of being in control.  Students are allowed to fill out charts or cards to hold them accountable. I would have a small T-Chart for students who are practicing self-management. They would be able to color a smiley face or sad face according to what kind of self-management day they had for that day.

Rafferty, L. A. (2010). Step-by-Step: Teaching Students to Self-Monitor. TEACHING Exceptional Children, 43(2), 50-58. doi:10.1177/004005991004300205]]> 2017-09-25 01:51:53 UTC https://padlet.com/shannonvonee/6397zlkx5i06/wish/190650199