We follow the ideas of a Responsive Classroom in Room 107. One of the teachings of a responsive classroom is that students do not receive a "color" for each day representing their behavior. Instead, students will build intrinsic motivation to succeed in school and in everyday life. A conference will be scheduled if your child would benefit from an individualized behavior plan. Another part of Responsive Classroom is the use of teacher language. I will be using reinforcing, reminding, and redirecting language with your child.
Examples of reinforcing language: I noticed… I see… You remembered… You decided to _____. What was your thinking there? Remember when you _____? Today you did it without any reminders! There is a lot of good _____ going on here!
Examples of reminding language: Think about how we… Remind me how we… Show me how… What should you be doing right now? Safety rules. What can you do that will help?
Examples of redirecting language: Clean up your area. Sit at another table where you can pay attention. Stop. Eyes on me. Use a quiet voice. Put that away now. Use kind words.
I encourage you to also use this language with your child in order to make an even greater impact. Consistency is key, and our words are very powerful!
At South Loop, we use a school-wide behavior management approach revolving around our school's mission of P.R.I.D.E. (Positive, Respectful, Inspiring, Determined, Excellent). Incentives are given based on the amount of Pride Paws earned by the students.
WHITE PRIDE PAWS: The entire class can earn the Pride Paw for showing one of the 5 components of the mission. These can be passed out by any adult.
BLUE PRIDE PAWS: Are for individual students going above and beyond. Students showing leadership during anytime during the day can receive an individual Pride Paw.