Classroom Management Board

My Classroom Management Board

Happy Saturday!  Thought I would post the part of my whiteboard that I use for all my classroom management items.  I have already shared my Brag Tags and Jungle Jobs, so look at the top left where you'll see my magnetic spinner that I use for birthdays.  The birthday child gets to spin the wheel and win a prize.  Some of my prizes include: lunch with the teacher; a free book pick; a class game; or a homework pass.  The kids really love it and the prizes are basically FREE. 

 

The spinner here is made by Educational Insights. I purchased mine for about $30, but depending on where you buy, it can be as high as $45, so search Amazon and check other sites for the best price.  The spinner comes with several different sizes of inserts that can be easily changed, so it can be used for many purposes.  It can be used, among other things, to practice math, language arts, and be a student selector. 

 

Behavior Chart

This behavior chart was something new I tried this year.  This was actually part of a package of jungle theme items I purchased from Teachers Pay Teachers.  I was never a fan of the stoplight or the large pocket chart type where you had kids turn cards or sticks or something.  I found alternatives that worked to some degree, but this chart has worked the best by far.  I have absolutely no idea why, but it does. 

 

Each day, the kids begin as a TOP BANANA.  If they misbehave by not following a classroom rule or are in some way not being respectful, responsible, and safe (our school PBIS rules) then the student must move their name down a spot.  There are two spots (chances) before they move to the bottom - Adventure Over! - and receive a referral.  I probably break some classroom management professor's rule, but if the kid is doing well after they move down a spot, after an hour or so, I'll let them know they are doing well and tell them to move their name back up.  Rarely, do they get in trouble again that day, so it does seem to work, and they aren't stuck looking at their "mistake" all day.  At the end of the day, the kids always check the board and seemed thrilled to announce that everyone ended as a TOP BANANA, so they all receive a Tiger Track (our PBIS reward that the kids collect and trade in for prizes every couple of months).

 

Bucket Fillers Display

This is my Bucket Fillers display and the first year I have tried this program.  At the beginning of the year, I read Have You Filled a Bucket Today by Carol McCloud and David Messing.  The students and I discussed the difference between being a bucket filler and a bucket dipper.  I was actually surprised at how much the students embraced the ideas.  Each student has their own bucket and they insisted that I needed a bucket, too, so I added the one at the top for myself.  They fill the buckets with compliments and Tiger Tracks (those are the reddish colored papers).  Yes, the kids actually give away their own Tiger Tracks (these are like money!) to other students to make them feel good if that student is having a bad day.  Such sweet kiddos!  Just gotta love those 2nd Graders!