This year has proven to be a very interesting group of kiddos! I have many that cannot stay on task and one that is very needy and will do anything to get my attention completely on themself. I mean anything...standing on chairs, crying like a two year old to get their way (loudly, I must add), throwing things at others, you name it. This kid takes a lot of energy and patience. I think I have a system now that is helping, we'll see how long it lasts!
For the off taskers, though...oy! with 32 students it is very difficult to keep them all engaged! I am using warm fuzzies from Seusstastic Classroom Inspirations that you see below, but I have had to take away 5 warm fuzzy cups because they can't leave them alone. I award fuzzies for those who finish work or are on task, I encourage, I modify work, I offer tutorials at recess, I just can't get them to focus! It is a constant song & dance on my part!
I also use ClassDojo to keep track of points when out and about or during teaching/small groups if I can't get around to drop them in cups. Then we convert them to fuzzies.
And, please, oh please, you can't get me that class set of iPods my principal said were coming, soon enough! I have a feeling that the technology (and privileges to use them) will also help.
Any suggestions, tips or tricks!?
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