Behavior Management and Strategies

1. Name on Board- this behavior management strategy is used by writing the student's name on the board when he/she misbehaves in class. During the first warning, the student's name is written on the board, if given a second warning a check mark is placed next to the student's name. If the student continues to misbehave he/she is given a third warning (check mark) and is given time out.

2. Time Out- time out is a management behavior strategy used for students who misbehaves and surpasses the given warnings. Students are given time out by facing the wall or spending their recess time inside the classroom.

3. Rhythmic Clapping- rhythmic clapping is a management strategy in which the teacher claps a rhythm and the students repeat the rhythm by re-clapping it. This manage strategy grabs the attention of students when they are talking too loud, off task, ready to transition, etc.

4. Transitional Songs- transitional songs are used by the teacher calling out a title of a transitional song that the students know when it is time for them to transition from one work to another.

5. Hand Signals- hand signals are used within the classroom in order to lessen the calling of the teacher's name. 1-Drink water 2-Restroom 3-Sharpen Pencil 4- Need Help 5-Throw Trash. Each student is to call the teacher's name once and show the hand signal.

6.Prizes- prizes are given anytime. They may be used for excellent behavior, outstanding or creative work, games, or when the teacher thinks that the students deserves one.