tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2526200770247679932.post5907888794405356977..comments2024-03-19T00:59:32.821-07:00Comments on Heather's Heart: Thank YouHeather's Hearthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03275285984118559108noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2526200770247679932.post-12192079391858067442020-12-24T21:57:04.653-08:002020-12-24T21:57:04.653-08:00You can take a look at the services of Karol Bagh ...You can take a look at the services of <a href="http://poojaescorts.com/escort-service-in-karol-bagh.html" rel="nofollow">Karol Bagh Escorts</a>. Yes, these services are now appearing for you through an online escort booking agency. Due to the availability of online services, these services are also available to people on online platforms.Lajpat Nagar Escortshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13116165169961212099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2526200770247679932.post-1787151006980943052012-06-20T23:07:27.101-07:002012-06-20T23:07:27.101-07:00I used a clip chart and I love it. I had the 7 ste...I used a clip chart and I love it. I had the 7 steps, and my kids really liked that they could move back up after they made a poor decision. My kids and I made a chart with things that they could do that would move them up/down. That helped so much! If a kid was having a bad day, it was a nice reminder of what they could do to do their best. When someone got to "top notch," they got a cheer from the class, and got to work at my desk or at the beanbag. It was a good motivator. My difficult kids would get a good note home after getting to top notch, and this helped with on-task behavior for days after. <br /><br />On the last day, one of my (most difficult) kids asked to take it home so it can remind her that she can be good! It's nice to see that she changed her opinion of herself.<br /><br />Dede<br />http://1stgradeevents.blogspot.com/Dedehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13353050045548702648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2526200770247679932.post-20698389686034029782012-06-19T09:51:56.623-07:002012-06-19T09:51:56.623-07:00I have always used a clip chart but never one that...I have always used a clip chart but never one that had spaces above the Great Day space. Everyone all started on green and that was the highest and best they could do. Poor choices resulted in moving down the chart and consequences went with each move. But, they were always able to earn the chance to move up to green. Clothespins moved all the time according to their choices in behavior. I am going to consider the spaces above green too.<br /><br />rene'<br /><a href="apassionforprimary.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">A Passion For Primary</a>a passion for primaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05133652358702718839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2526200770247679932.post-76145134044367450072012-06-15T13:35:03.277-07:002012-06-15T13:35:03.277-07:00Wow! How strange! I just listened to this song tod...Wow! How strange! I just listened to this song today on Itunes and always it makes me smile and cry. Thank you for putting into words the thoughts that were going through my head today!scrapbooker210https://www.blogger.com/profile/12811860762301719641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2526200770247679932.post-60764561761516487262012-06-15T12:53:14.888-07:002012-06-15T12:53:14.888-07:00Thank you for sharing your heart and reminding us ...Thank you for sharing your heart and reminding us what a tremendous responsibility and privilege it is to be a teacher. My mom is a teacher and I'm in school to become one as well...this post was such an encouragement!Samantha Shepherdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05396959079578872977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2526200770247679932.post-4629414162557330802012-06-15T10:40:58.499-07:002012-06-15T10:40:58.499-07:00Dearest Heather,
I just got my Conscious Discipli...Dearest Heather, <br />I just got my Conscious Discipline books yesterday. I just could not put it down! I am going to reccommend it to my principal. We are attempting to eliminate bullying and create a safe and caring school. We already have a motto that says "Small School-Big heart". There are so many amazing things I am learning so much from this book and from reading your blogposts about the book! I am a FAN!! I have had some amazing AHA! moments! I am looking forward to seeing more posts about Conscious discipline and your personal ideas and struggles with it. Thank you for sharing your learning! I already have plans to implement this way of living in the classroom this coming fall.Trishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03052288761301011936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2526200770247679932.post-50452506503654183392012-06-14T07:12:58.777-07:002012-06-14T07:12:58.777-07:00Love this Heather! You inspire me to be a better t...Love this Heather! You inspire me to be a better teacher! I had a very challenging class this year and my clip chart did not work and I am so willing to try something new next year! Would love to hear your ideas! :)<br />PS I am coming to Lake Toledo Bend the week of July 2nd! :)<br />Cheryl<br /><b><a href="http://crayonscurls.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Crayons and Curls</a></b>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05876741622322723185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2526200770247679932.post-39838839165499697052012-06-13T17:22:57.431-07:002012-06-13T17:22:57.431-07:00I absolutely love this post. You are an amazing b...I absolutely love this post. You are an amazing blogger and can't wait to see how we connect through this new adventure of mine! Please visit often! :)<br />ChristyChristyhttp://mrsbrownscreations.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2526200770247679932.post-22424507473094208422012-06-13T16:25:15.319-07:002012-06-13T16:25:15.319-07:00Guess what? Guess what? Guess what?? Whining works...Guess what? Guess what? Guess what?? Whining works!! Well sometimes cuz right after I whined the doorbell rang and GUESS WHAT!!!?? IT's HEEEERE!!!<br /><br />Can ya tell I am excited? <br /><br />Misty<br /><a href="http://thinkwonderteach.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Think, Wonder, & Teach</a>Think, Wonder, and Teachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14989520184672726443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2526200770247679932.post-68067970885275133352012-06-13T13:34:30.635-07:002012-06-13T13:34:30.635-07:00I love Dr. Becky Bailey and her Conscious Discipli...I love Dr. Becky Bailey and her Conscious Discipline ideas! I have used a clip chart before. It can be a great classroom management tool, but I prefer using the filling buckets concept instead. Thanks for visiting me! I will definately be back again! hugs, GwenLearning with Mrs. Brinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16561058807426701612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2526200770247679932.post-14948356684736923292012-06-12T21:23:20.934-07:002012-06-12T21:23:20.934-07:00I remind myself every year before I read my class ...I remind myself every year before I read my class list exactly what you said, God has placed each of them in my class for a reason. And love that passage, thanks for reminding me!!Tammy Benedicthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16241831051963226649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2526200770247679932.post-69947416581559654872012-06-12T17:38:53.148-07:002012-06-12T17:38:53.148-07:00OH! And I do use a clip chart! I read about them a...OH! And I do use a clip chart! I read about them and saw them all over Pinterest, so I decided to try it. Anything to help with the first year of teaching, right?<br /><br />I did the whole starting on green thing, then moving the clip up to blue, purple, then pink for good choices. Orrrrr moving down to yellow, orange, and red for bad choices. If they were on purple or pink at the end of the day, they received a "Temple Ticket" to use as "money" for our treasure box.<br /><br />I liked how easy it was to recognize good (or bad) behavior. All I had to say was "I LOVE the way _____ is sitting quietly! Please go move your clip up." I did not have to go get any stickers, write any notes, or do anything, THEY got up and moved their own clip. And they are SO proud!<br /><br />It also helps for those who make bad decisions. THEY have to move their clip down, not me. Since I did not make that decision, they are responsible for their behavior. They were responsible for giving their own consequences. If they got to red ("contact home"), I would sign their folder and/or call their parents depending on how bad the offense was.<br /><br />Now, I will say that doing the Temple Tickets at the end of each day got really tiring. As well as having them pay for treasure box rewards... I got way behind on doing treasure box... it was going to be a Friday thing, but we got SO busy!<br /><br />Anyway, there's my two cents!Blairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07836463400126646713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2526200770247679932.post-21470097615678702782012-06-12T17:29:05.292-07:002012-06-12T17:29:05.292-07:00Heather,
I LOVE your blog! I'm so glad you fo...Heather,<br /><br />I LOVE your blog! I'm so glad you found mine (my old one - my new one is templesteachingtales.blogspot.com) so that I could follow you!<br /><br />I love seeing what other Texas teachers are doing! I just finished my first year of teaching (whew!) so I'm hoping to have more time this year to blog, create, and do more fun/cute activities with my kiddos.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing your brilliance!Blairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07836463400126646713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2526200770247679932.post-55835285853908319992012-06-12T16:16:54.109-07:002012-06-12T16:16:54.109-07:00HI again, Heather! I just loved meeting you on Sa...HI again, Heather! I just loved meeting you on Saturday. Thanks for driving so far. It was a true pleasure to meet you. I adore your blog and the wisdom and creativity you share. Enjoy your summer!<br /><br />Erica<br /><br /><a href="http://sprinklestokindergarten.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Sprinkles to Kindergarten</a>Ericahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07505247673414981429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2526200770247679932.post-18496498753471531342012-06-11T21:45:32.181-07:002012-06-11T21:45:32.181-07:00Thank you for visiting my blog and thank you espec...Thank you for visiting my blog and thank you especially for the inspiring post! I love Colossians 3:23. My goal for next year is to take a minute or two at the end of each day and sit in a student's desk and say a prayer for them. :)<br /><br />I have used the clip chart concept for two years and have had great success with it! I will write a post about it soon, but feel free to hit me up if you have any questions along the way!<br /><br />Kate<br /><i><b><a href="http://edukateandinspire.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">EduKate and Inspire</a></b></i>Kate @ EduKate and Inspirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13649621462275576220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2526200770247679932.post-56918428989043104362012-06-11T20:06:20.748-07:002012-06-11T20:06:20.748-07:00Heather- I am so happy that we found each others b...Heather- I am so happy that we found each others blogs. I've been reading your blog and am excited to see someone so passionate about teaching and their students. <br /><br />I am excited to follow your blog and to meet another Texas teacher. <br /><br />Marissa<br />http://mstinezskids.blogspot.comMarisa from Yee-haw in Kindergartenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05826792409601187607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2526200770247679932.post-70381561583498905722012-06-11T20:05:29.462-07:002012-06-11T20:05:29.462-07:00Hi Heather! Thanks for sharing this. I love your b...Hi Heather! Thanks for sharing this. I love your blog! That's why I'm giving you the One Lovely Blog Award! Stop my blog to see what it's all about!<br />Allie<br /><a href="the-gypsy-teacher.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">The Gypsy Teacher</a>Allie @ The Gypsy Teacherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15771901874112860613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2526200770247679932.post-65024034981233909492012-06-11T20:01:55.094-07:002012-06-11T20:01:55.094-07:00Thanks for stopping by my blog Heather! I love yo...Thanks for stopping by my blog Heather! I love your blog too. You seem to really have a heart for teaching.<br />I used a clip chart this year and really prefer it over a card system. I like that I can teach the kids to make better choices and move back up. It allows me to be more positive and reward those that are just great students everyday. In the past I would find those kids got forgotten some cause I was focusing on the negative behaviors so much. As for the comments on all the kids seeing the other kids' clip moves...I didn't see a problem with that at all in my class. Also any system you use is going to be seen by the whole class...(cards, sticks, red light, moving a name, etc.) I try not to make a big deal out of moving down, just do the consequence and then work to move back up. If I do here talking about the kids who have moved down, I say things like I know ____ will work very hard to move back up. I like teaching them that it is only a mistake if you don't learn from it. <br />Thanks!<br />TawnyaTawnyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00890473309857718286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2526200770247679932.post-56630100345803907652012-06-11T17:05:17.450-07:002012-06-11T17:05:17.450-07:00Such a beautiful post!! It takes posts like these...Such a beautiful post!! It takes posts like these to remind me that God has placed every child in my life for a reason, and He has definitely taught me to have more patience with many of them. <br /><br />I use a 6-step behavior chart (purple, blue, green, yellow, orange, red). Students start in the middle on green and move up and down depending on their behavior. I really like this because it allows me to reward students that are going above and beyond and also just following the rules. My students love it!Jamie LaFuzehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07834702102573257823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2526200770247679932.post-39106927710153235852012-06-11T11:03:05.582-07:002012-06-11T11:03:05.582-07:00Heather - I'm wondering if your email notifica...Heather - I'm wondering if your email notification works? Also, being senile, I'm wondering if you are the one I sent my book: "Kindergarten: Tattle-Tales, Tools, Tactics, Triumphs and Tasty Treats for Teachers and Parents." We discussued doing a review and giveaway? Thank you so much for the beautiful video on your post. I hope you have a wonderful relaxing summer! Here is my email address: susancasetexas@gmail.com.Susan Casehttp://kindergartenbasics.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2526200770247679932.post-23524683549850066042012-06-10T23:17:53.677-07:002012-06-10T23:17:53.677-07:00Linda: I love that you mentioned talking to the st...Linda: I love that you mentioned talking to the student ASAP about the choice. I think that is the most important part in any discipline plan. One of my professors told a story about a boy stealing from another child. The teacher involved took the time to really talk to te kid and see what was going o rather than just punishing him. Turns out the boys mom had been in the hospital and really sick and the boy was just trying to do something bad enough to go home and be with his mom. it really reminds me to look at the cause of motivation of every behavior. Sometimes I wsh my district had a set plan. It probably really helps the kids as they adjust from grade tn grade using the same system. <br /><br />Heidi: That's so nice that the kids color the chart themselves! I'm sure that really saves a lot of time and helps with the end of the day craziness!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09462770209510266086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2526200770247679932.post-20845932765337092222012-06-10T22:49:48.691-07:002012-06-10T22:49:48.691-07:00Hi Heather! In response to your question about th...Hi Heather! In response to your question about the clip chart...<br /><br />I used one in my classroom this year. And to be honest, I did a much better job of keeping up with it at the beginning of the year than towards the end. That's one of the reasons why I'm contemplating maybe doing something different next year...I shouldn't have to 'keep up' with my behavior management plan. <br /><br />However, it was nice because at the end of the day, my kids would color in their charts and it was a helpful way to have a record of overall behavior and keep in contact with parents.<br /><br />I also agree with how it is a bummer that everyone can see what kind of behavior a child is having that day (or that moment). But then also, what appealed to me was that this system has so much 'upward movement' in contrast to the other color card system.<br /><br />As a class we talked about good and not good choices, that they had positive and negative consequences and one of the consequences in our classroom was clip moves (up or down). We also discussed how they were the only ones that could make their choice, no one else could make it for them, even me! Eventually, it's truly up to them as an individual.<br /><br />Okay, so that was a whole bunch, but those are my thoughts on having a clip chart!<br /><br />~Heidi V.<br /><br />PS Thanks for reminding us about that Bible verse. There's a song that's played on the radio that is inspired by this song that really gets me pumped for school when I hear it on the way to work. :)Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10247363698265193404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2526200770247679932.post-53072356786359615422012-06-10T21:50:46.803-07:002012-06-10T21:50:46.803-07:00I am so glad I got the chance to meet you.I am so glad I got the chance to meet you.Mrs. Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12115187086193068487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2526200770247679932.post-74042111545002035612012-06-10T18:55:32.834-07:002012-06-10T18:55:32.834-07:00I really love your blog, Heather. There is always ...I really love your blog, Heather. There is always some uplifting in your posts. Regarding the clip chart discussion, I agree with Sarah above about everyone knowing about the bad choice. In my district, though, we have to use this. What I plan to do is this: keep this chart in an inconspicuous place and try my best to counsel with the student asap about the choice. With some kiddoes, the sight of the clip moving just sets them off. If you have to use this system, the student should move his/her own clip(you made the choice, you move your clip).<br /><br />LindaLindaChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02570269055434541365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2526200770247679932.post-59371410279682552292012-06-10T16:16:26.116-07:002012-06-10T16:16:26.116-07:00Oh the clip chart discussion! This is one of the s...Oh the clip chart discussion! This is one of the subjects I struggle with most as I think about setting up my classroom. I really like that most clip charts allow for students to move up and focus on the positive choices. It gives students a chance to improve their behavior and make a better choice. It also seems like a lot of teachers love this system and it works for their classrooms! However, I have a few problems with clip charts. I think the biggest problem I have with them is that everyone can see it. All of the kids can see who is being “good” and who is being “bad.” I think this sort of feeds off of humiliation and can give children that attention they crave (even if they make bad choices.) I remember accidently doing something wrong in elementary school and my apple fell off the tree and I was just devastated and humiliated because everyone knew. I also think it’s hard to manage because children are going to be constantly moving up and down and up and down throughout the day. I haven’t been able to think of a better alternative though. I can’t wait to read everyone’s thoughts and ideas! <br /><br /><a href="http://yeehawteachingintexas.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Yeehaw! Teaching in Texas</a>Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09462770209510266086noreply@blogger.com