My First Throwback Thursday

Last summer was when I started to blog.  One of my first posts was a behavior chart PowerPoint I created, and used this past school year.  It worked really well.  In fourth grade we also switched classes, and it was an easy way to manage behavior.  I laminated, and put them into a pocket chart for the other 2 classes, and my homeroom students' names were magnetic.  There are 3 versions due to the color of the border around the signs, and the student name card squares.  (red, blue, and yellow)  You can download the "Behavior Book" student pages that I used to keep records, the binder cover, and the class responsibility pledge if you would like.

DOWNLOAD Behavior Chart

DOWNLOAD Behavior Book Editable Student Pages

DOWNLOAD Behavior Book Editable Binder Cover

DOWNLOAD Class Responsibility Pledge

3 Helpful Ideas I used this school year.

First Monday Made It!  This is my first post since last summer.  What a busy school year!  I really love getting/sharing ideas with other educators, and hope to blog more throughout the 2014-2015 school year...not just in the SuMMeR! :0)

1.  Morning Checklist
The kids have these on their desks each morning.  They fill it out with a dry erase marker.  It is a class job for 2 students to erase them, and pass them out to use the next day.  Click to download it for free or make your own, laminate, and they are ready to go. DOWNLOAD FILE

 

 2.  Homework Club

Last summer I saw a lot of great ideas motivating students to complete homework.  I chose to use the "Homework Club" theme.  I created the numbers, laminated, and glued magnets to the back of each.  This was a monthly motivator.  If a student missed an assignment they would place their number in a jar I kept beside the whiteboard.  At the end of the month there would be a celebration activity/treat for the students on the board.  I always keep track of homework in a binder, and this is a great visual for the students.  Click to download my PowerPoint or create your own. DOWNLOAD FILE  

 

 3.  Teacher Evaluation Evidence Binder

Creating a binder with the Danielson Framework was helpful when I went to share my self evaluation form with my principal.  Click for a copy of the self evaluation rubric. DOWNLOAD FILE  

Click for blue chevron dividers.DOWNLOAD FILE