"This isn't my class, it's our class". -Mrs. C.
Today I was asked to start implementing my own form of classroom management. I decided to first focus on my reward system. Because I have had the opportunity of observing many different teachers who all have their own reward system I was pretty excited to piece together different aspects of my favorite reward systems.
I chose a ticket system! Yay!
I explained that I was different than Mrs. C. so my reward system was going to be a little different. Then I pulled out my giant roll of tickets and received the reaction I was expecting. TOTAL CHAOS. The students were so excited. One student even fake fell off his chair which led to an eruption of laughter...I'm sure other teachers can relate. I then explained to the students how it would work while I passed out 4 tickets to each of them.
My Ticket System:
Students receive tickets for multiple reasons such as; good behavior, extra credit completed, using manners, not missing any homework, basically anything that I deem "ticket-worthy".
Students write their names on all of their tickets and can place them in the bucket at the end of the day right before the raffle.
At the end of the day (Monday - Thursday) I draw 3 names from the bucket and they have a 50% chance of being able to choose a treasure from my master teacher's bucket. Prizes include; snacks, bouncy balls, visors, etc.
If their name is drawn the student has a chance to win a prize by throwing a giant plush dice.They chose whether they think the dice will be even or odds. They state their selection out loud and all the other students are very excited if they win. If they win they get to choose from Mrs. C's treasure chest. Everyone is involved and very excited about the raffle.
On Fridays, I select two winners from the tickets that they have been accumulating all weekend and they get to choose from my own bin which includes; necklaces, silly putty, glow sticks, stuffed animals, books and all sorts of amazing toys.
The response from the students are so much fun. When it becomes raffle time, the entire class falls silent while they wait to hear who has been selected. They are all very excited about the opportunity and they are happy when their classmate wins.
During the math section that I taught today I gave one student five tickets at a time and the whole class went a little crazy. Everyone straightened up in their seats and about ten hands shot up wanting to answer the next question.
Normally, or so I'm told, the master teacher will wait for the first couple weeks before allowing the student teacher to take over a lesson. Well, here's the thing, my master teacher is awesome and she won't be having any of that nonsense. She has already allowed me to take over the entire math section.
Following recess the students all started working on the math worksheet that was placed on their desk. After most of them were halfway done I began working through the sheet using the smart board. I called names of students using the popsicle sticks.
Then we started on timed math. -- Tomorrow I need to remember to dismiss them four at a time to grab their timed math worksheets. Hopefully tomorrow it will be an easier transition.
After timed math I introduced the math lesson for the day. We worked on the following:
Favorite moment of the day:
One of the students, I call her Miss Dots, used her free seating coupon to sit next to me. My heart melted.
Room for improvement: During my lesson I had two students who were consistently blurting out during the lesson. It was very frustrating. Tomorrow I will be watchful of those students.
Outfit of the day. Also, my dogs are both models.
And I'm grading papers at home. I guess you could say I'm an adult now.
Wish me luck!
Megs
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