Classroom Discipline/Rewards
I believe in teaching and holding students accountable to high expectations for the ways they interact and behave in the classroom. To accomplish this positive learning environment I use one system (CHAMPS) to teach and explicitly set expectations and Krupski Cash to reward students for meeting these expectations, both on an individual level and at a class collaborative level.
C.H.A.M.P.S.
I use a PBIS program (Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports) to make sure that specific expectations are taught/set for the activities throughout the day.
C= conversation - what our voice levels should be
H= help - what actions should we take if we need help
A = activity - what type of activity is it
M = movement - what movement is allowed during the activity
P = participation - how is one expected to participate
S = signal - what signals the end of the activity or SUCCESS
Krupski Ca$h
Students are handed $1 in Krupski Cash when they are meeting expectations and being a positive role model for their peers. Students accumulate Krupski Ca$h to use in our Class Store for rewards (lunch with teacher, reading to another class, treasure chest, etc.).
When I see students working together as WHOLE class or showing good behavior in some way, I reward them with Class Krupski Ca$h. We keep track in a class wallet and when a goal level is reached the class redeems their ca$h for rewards/parties.