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Prizes for Good Behavior?

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In a previous article, I discussed various procedures that teachers use to report behavior to parents. In addition to reporting a student’s behavior, a teacher must also manage a student’s behavior while the child is in the classroom. Teachers do this in many different ways. I can remember the standard way of monitoring student behavior while I was in school was the name and check system. If a child misbehaved, the teacher would write the child’s name on the board. If the child continued to misbehave he or she would receive check marks beside of his or her name. Today’s … Continue reading →

End of an Era

My daughter is a visual learner. She thrives on using colorful visual aids to help retain information or to serve as a clear reminder of lessons or events. Hence our success using a reward chart. When my daughter was three years old I invested in a reward chart and promptly hung it in the hallway where no one, especially my young offspring, could miss it. Whereas, some parents use the chart to curb negative behavior, I wanted a visual tool to encourage my daughter to exercise good behavior while completing a list of daily activities. The chart included a list … Continue reading →

Does Your Child Hate the Doctor’s Office?

I once got into trouble with my mom for falling asleep in the waiting room at the allergist’s office. In my defense, I had been at a sleepover the night before — and despite the clever name, had barely slept. The wait seemed endless, and I nodded over my waiting room magazine. Mom kept nudging me awake, telling me to pay attention, and letting me know how rude and disrespectful it was to snooze in the waiting room. As far as waiting room mischief goes, I still maintain that sleeping in my chair was not the worst crime possible. But … Continue reading →

Purina’s Campaign to End Cattiness

Okay, multi-cat households: this one’s for you. Purina’s Tidy Cats litter is running a contest called the Campaign to End Cattiness. The concept behind the contest is simple: if you live in a multi-cat household, it’s time to show the world that you’re not just a crazy cat person. Through stories and pictures, you can demonstrate that sharing your home with more than one cat makes life better! But be concise — you’ve only got 175 words and two pictures to tell your story. (For comparison, the average blog post here at Families.com is 300 words or more. So you’ve … Continue reading →

Reward and Punishment

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One tough concept in teaching is reward and punishment. Teachers use reward and punishment every day to encourage good behavior and good grades. Rewards often include prizes, candy, extra play time, and positive comments. Punishments may include calling parents, reprimand by words, losing playtime, time out, or going to the principal’s office. Determining when to use reward and when to use punishment can be a little tricky. In some cases students need to be rewarded for good deeds and in other cases they need to be punished for wrong doing. I feel that in most cases punishment seems to be … Continue reading →

Education Week in Review: July 28-August 3

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Back to school has arrived! We are having back to school sales and tax free holidays all across the country. Children are getting in those last minute summer activities and bedtimes are being moved up earlier. It is hard to believe how fast time has flown by. In case you missed some of this week’s articles due to school supply shopping, you can always catch a peek of the week below! Saturday, July 28 Classroom Rules It is very important for teachers to create and communicate clear rules for parents and students. Once a rule has been created, it must … Continue reading →

How About a Chart For Mom or Dad?

We make charts for our children—doing homework, staying in bed at night, brushing teeth, and doing chores—and some families have a great deal of success with charts for changing and shaping behavior (my family has not always been so great in the chart department). And, as adults, we make ourselves all sorts of lists, set goals, and resolutions about changes we want to make in our lives—but why not a chart for Mom or Dad? Why not have some fun and show our kids that we are working on stuff too? When I was contemplating the idea for this blog, … Continue reading →

School Fundraisers

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My school just recently completed a magazine fundraiser sale. I see the need for schools to have fundraisers. The money allotted by state and local governments is not enough to purchase computers and instructional materials for schools. However, I always dread the fundraising part of the year. Some parents choose not to let their children participate because they cannot afford to buy items or do not have relatives that can buy items. Other parents are simply against fundraising in general. A few parents just do not wish to take the time to be involved in their child’s education and never … Continue reading →

Test Score Bribery

As you know, test scores and data are a big factor in a teacher’s life. The NCLB act has added even more to the stress faced by educators. However, I was shocked to read that some schools have decided to try bribing students for good test results. I recently read an article about a school in Miami that offered rewards to students with good scores. Naturally, they did not use the term bribery. They considered the act a way of trying to motivate students to excel. Florida has recently added science to its list of state comprehension assessments. The scores … Continue reading →