Recognize and acknowledge adherence and lack of adherence to classroom rules and procedures

It is important that students are respectful towards teachers and classmates, and that their behaviors do not interfere with nor disrupt class activities. 

A well managed classroom does not appear out of nowhere, it takes a good deal of effort to create a good environment for the students; and the person who is most responsible for creating it is the teacher.

Rules should be short and clear and they should go with rewards or consequences. 

Adherence to rules and procedures:

• Teacher smiles, nod head, thumbs up, high five. While walking around the class teacher must have nonverbal signs to let students know how well they are following the class rules.
•  Teacher gives a verbal cue like thanks for the class to see the positive reinforcement when following the rules.
•   Describes the well behavior to the class when certain student followed certain rule.
• Teacher let parents know the good behavior. It is really nice for the parents to receive a call from teacher to hear how well behaved their child it’s been.
• Teacher uses tangible recognition like certificate, tokens,etc. There are several ways to recognize well behavior using nice pencils, certificates, tokens, a drink or some candy. 
•  Always work on a good relationship with students. A nurturing teacher can get an advantage being sweet with children especially in elementary school. Students are more prompt to please a teacher they like.

Lack of adherence to classroom rules and procedures

• Teachers should a nice look for a good behavior, but also a serious eye contact when a student is not following a rule properly. 
•  A teacher nodding for an infraction is a good way tol et a student know that his behavior is not appropiate (Shaking head).
•  While walking around the class teacher may tap on desk which is a good signal for a student to improve behavior.
• Verbal signal that a rule is being in violation, in other words, the mean eye.

·         Teacher tells student about the misbehavior, maybe a verbal reminder to the class about the class rules.

·         Writing the name of the student breaking a rule is a good warning that in the next future might be a consequence.

·         Teacher contacts the home to get support from family. Calling home for help after trying different strategies, might let the student know that everybody is aware of what’s going on.

·         Teacher occupies the whole classroom. This strategy is great because students know that the teacher is interested in everybody’s work.

In my class I try to use positive reinforcement most of the time.

I usually hug students when they first enter the class. A warm welcome makes them feel that I care about their feelings.

I use the high five sign for excellent work.

I give away candy for team work. The team that does the best, first o best effort gets candy, great incentive.

A big smile never fails. Students who are good helpers or follow the rule of raising hands get a big smile or a wink.

Since I work in a small community I like to thank parents for having such wonderful children. I think they appreciate the gesture a lot.

Sometimes I throw a party for classes that work hard or just for excellent behavior while participating in events.

If the class is able to finish what was planned for the week sooner than expected, the class gets a Fun Friday, which is competitions or games on Friday.

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