I have been teaching the primary grades since..., that's not important, what is important is that I didn't get "good" until my 5th year teaching. At least that is how I feel. Anyway I went through so many different stages with my behavior management system, in the beginning: flip cards, marble jars, bells, lights on/off, conflict resolution programs...ugh the list is long! I was so wishy washy, I didn't even remember what I said....but eventually I figured it out. The cool thing about starting out NOW is you have Pinterest and all these AWESOME teaching BLOGS to help you out ...better than the trial and error systems of the past. Hopefully you are taking advantage of it! Wish we had the Internet when I started teaching. (Well maybe we did have it, but I was not using it)...so here is my advice:
Good Luck!
Natalie
Great advice, I’m your newest follower. Please check out my blog if you get a chance. Calling Plays in 2nd Grade.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Shanell