Student Contributor: B. Brattin Natural consequences are the outcomes or the consequence that happens as a result of the behavior. They are not preplanned consequences the teacher has in place if something happens. This tool is helpful because the consequence will naturally happen and be connected with the actual misbehavior, therefore it will make sense to the child.The natural consequence tool should be used naturally after a behavior or problem happens. … [Read more...] about Natural Consequences
K-2nd
Tap Your Need
Student Contributor: P. Solis This tool is to show students that they all have needs and throughout the day as things get tough their classmates might struggle with them. As a class when they need a hug, high five, or positive comment they can tap the sign in the classroom and another classmate who also has the same need can give it to them.Some place near the door place a sign with different needs. These needs can be a hug, high five, a positive comment, … [Read more...] about Tap Your Need
Following Through on consequences
Student Contributor: P.Solis Following through with consequences is a tool used that can be used to correct students when they are misbehaving. As a class at the begging of the school year we set class rules and as class when those rules are broken we are set consequences because we broke them.At the beginning of the year it is important that as class we set school rules that are important to the class as a whole, this way as a class we can also set … [Read more...] about Following Through on consequences
Morning Talk
Student Contributor: P. Solis Morning talk name can be used every morning, when students come in, they are asked to have a seat in a circle on the floor. Then one by one they go around saying what their name is or what they would like to get called for the day. This gives the teacher a sense of how the student is feeling and what they might have going on.Morning talk name should be used every morning as students walk in through the door, they should be … [Read more...] about Morning Talk
Cool Down Cubes
Student Contributor: E. Kruse Cool down cubes are a simple tool made from reusable ice cubes to help students who become emotional and need help calming back down. Each cube has a different “safe cool down strategy” that the child can complete to aid in bringing their emotions back into control.For this tool, you will take reusable ice cubes and write a “safe” cool down strategy on each. Examples include, but are not limited to: “3 deep breaths”, “draw”, … [Read more...] about Cool Down Cubes
Tootling
Student Contributor: E. Kruse Tootling is the opposite of tattling and allows students to write down nice things about their classmates. This tool promotes positive thoughts and attitudes in the classroom instead of focusing on why negativity is bad.Tell students throughout the day to be watching for positive things that their peers are doing. Some examples might be “Sarah helped me with my math problem” or “John let me sit by him at lunch”. Tootling is … [Read more...] about Tootling
Student Computer Logins
Student Contributor: E. Kruse This tool is a collection of paint chip cards which is used to keep track of student’s login information for school computers and accounts. Each student gets their own strip, and they will know where to find it so if they ever forget their login, they can easily check to remember.Each student will get their own paint chip card. Each has multiple shades of one color on it, so at the top, you would write their name, and then for … [Read more...] about Student Computer Logins
Zones of Regulation
Student Contributor: B. Phillips Zones of Regulation is a tool used to help students identify and communicate how they are feeling in a healthy way. It also gives students ideas for how to feel better in a healthy way.The tool "Zones of Regulation" involves four phases of alertness and emotion- Blue,Green, Yellow, and Red. Most teachers who use this tool have a poster for each color in their classroom, with a small picture and label for different emotions … [Read more...] about Zones of Regulation
One on One Time
Student Contributor: T. Prestegord Taking a couple minutes a day to have a meaningful conversation could change a person mood for not just a day but weeks. Sometimes even though it takes a lot of time, meeting with your students could really help them talk about their feelings.This tool should be used through out the year and when ever is needed/ possible. This is time for you to meet with your students and get to know them on a personal level and hear … [Read more...] about One on One Time
4 Part Apology
Student Contributor: T. Prestegord Students will able to fill out a work sheet that helps them resolve the ongoing conflict. This in turn will help them map out their conversation.This tool should be used when their is a(n) on going situation in the classroom between students. It can be used for any sort of altercation but the more serious the altercation the more support from the teacher or other staff members should be present. This should give the … [Read more...] about 4 Part Apology