Saturday, July 23, 2011

What about...Starting the Year With WBT (Kindergarten)?

So, as the summer is slipping away from us... I am beginning to have those dreams where I'm in class with no rules, procedures, or routines to teach. For some reason I'm in and out of the class and last night I wrote 5 referrals on day 1! Thank the Lord it was just a dream. If you are like me, you are preparing now so those things will not happen. As I was getting ready I came across this list for Kindergarten. This list was provided by Chris Biffle and it originated from Andrea Schindler... Thanks you guys for the help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Day One:
Class Yes!
Rule #1: Follow directions quickly. (Gesture: Raise one finger and then swim the same hand rapidly through the air in front of you.)
Scoreboard Game
Criss Cross Applesauce
Bubble in you mouth
Lines, Lines, Lines
Seats, Seat, Seats
Cubbies, Cubbies, Cubbies
Backpacks, Backpacks, Backpacks

Day Two:
Practice all the routines introduced so far
Rule #2: Raise your hand for permission to speak. (Gesture: Raise two fingers and then turn your fingers into a talking mouth.)
Tell your neighbor
It’s cool
Ten finger woo

Day Three:
Practice all the routines introduced so far
Rule #3: Raise your hand for permission to leave your seat. (Gesture: Raise three fingers and then walk two fingers through the air.)

Day Four:
Practice all the routines introduced so far
Rule #4: Make smart choices. (Gesture: Raise four fingers and then tap your temple three times with one finger.)

Day Five: Practice all the routines introduced so far
Rule #5: Keep your dear teacher happy. (Gesture: Raise five fingers and then frame your mouth with both hands and make a big smile as you wag your head back and forth.)

Week 2: Practice all the routines introduced so far
Weekly Stars (When students get 10 stars, which usually takes about a week, they earn a special reward, like a five minute game of "Mind Soccer," a free download on this site.)
Individual Pocket Chart for Positive Reinforcement: Practice Cards (see "Free Downloads" on this site)

Week 3: Practice all the routines introduced so far
Individual Pocket Chart for Individual Consequences

“Milestones to Reach for Further Routines”:

*If you have used the individual pocket chart and still have a select group of students who are exhibiting undesired behaviors, use the independents group

*Once students are comfortable with “Tell your neighbor”, move to “Teach! Okay!”, with both students talking

*Once students are comfortable with “Teach! Okay!” add in the ‘Switch’!’

*Once students are comfortable with the “Teach! Okay!”, teach the students the Crazy Professor
Directions for High School coming soon in a video format!!!!!!!!!!! Oh Yeah!!!!!

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