Clip Chart

     I've changed how I do my classroom clip chart this year and I really like it!  I start the day with the clips(clothespins with student names on them) in a basket.  When the bell rings to begin the day, I start pulling the clips out of the basket.  I call a name and that student stands up and says, "Ready to learn!"  Then they put their clip on the green space on the clip chart.  If the student is tardy or forgot to do or bring their homework, he/she is NOT ready to learn so he/she says, "Think about it."  I ask them what they are thinking, sometimes I can help them solve the problem.  Then he/she puts his clip on the yellow space on the clip chart.
     Each day I record the students who don't end the day on green, blue or purple.  If they have more than two days of red, yellow, or orange, they can't participate in Fun Friday activities!  If the student ends the day on blue, purple, or pink, I give them a sparkle(sparkly pom pom).  They put in in their bucket because if they end the day on blue, purple, or pink, they are filling MY bucket.  On Friday, they trade their sparkles for Mustang Money(to buy stuff in the Mustang Market).
     I like this method because, students can move up or down on the chart during the day.  They know they have to do something really great to move up so they're always thinking of ideas.  The students that clip down have to really work to move back up so they try really hard to impress me!  Fun Friday is so fun that they would do just about anything to get to participate!  I also LOVE the beginning of the day when I hear "Ready to learn" over and over.  It makes me smile!

Clip Chart

Buckets

Sparkles

Glossybox and Classroom Behavior Lotto Freebie 2 Colors

Hi everyone. I have a case of the "tireds" the last couple of days. The "I don't think I can get off the couch" syndrome. Do you ever have that? Gosh, I hope it improves soon. LOL

We have done a lot of traveling lately so I think that is part of the problem. . .

My highlight this weekend was receiving my first Glossybox! 

I used to be a member of "Birchbox" but wanted to try something different just for fun. 

I have only received one "Glossybox" so far, but am really impressed with the quality and size of the products.

Now, I can't wait to see what the July box will feature. :)

I did manage to work on a small thing for school today even in my lazy state . . .which is pretty much a miracle!

I use one of these each year as a whole class incentive. I send mine to Costco.com Photo and have it enlarged to 11 X 14ish. When the kids do something as a class that I want to reward, I cover a box with a little sticky note. Once it is full, we have a special activity of some kind. They really love to watch the progress as it gradually gets filled up.

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or in white . . .

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Graphics by Melonheadz Illustrating

Background by The 3am Teacher

Have a good evening!

Flower Photos, Behavior Clip Chart Freebie, and Giveaway Reminder.

Hi everyone! I hope you are having a good day. We spent the morning washing the outside of the windows. I love the feeling of looking out sparkly clean windows, don't you? I wanted to share some  pictures of the fruits of our labor in the yard.

Our Number 1 Helper! {well, sometimes :)}

And now, here is the Freebie for Day 2.

BeHaViOr ClIp ChArT

Here is what mine looks like put together . . .

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Frames by Great Graphics

It isn't visible in the photo but I have a big ladybug attached at the top for kids who get beyond "great choices."

Don't forget to enter the giveaway! Remember, you can Tweet about it every day to increase your odds of winning!

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A Freebie for Friday and a New Listing on TpT, "Agnes's Rules for a Fun and Happy Classroom."

A freebie for Friday! And a new TpT Listing! 

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Here is a peek . . .8 rules posters, matching bookmarks for each rule and a cloze booklet for kids to complete as they are learning "Agnes's Rules for a Fun and Happy Classroom."

A new listing on TpT! Agnes knows the rules and she is happy to share. . .

Here is the link

Behavior Board

Behavior lotto board for whole class on task behavior. I am going to circle or place a sticky note to reinforce great behavior for the class as a unit. When the board is full, I am going to bring a treat.

Behavior Board