Camp!

Ms. Winter and I are leaving for two weeks to work at church camp. We will come back with stories of all sorts!

Simple Malapropism or Onomatopoeia?

Last weekend I went to my cousin's birthday party. There were quite a few young children running around. After food and cake was eaten, two little boys grabbed a couple badminton rackets and began a volley with a little hollow plastic ball. They had been at it for a while when a younger boy got in their way. One of the boys shouted at him, "Get out of our way! We're playing tennis whack-it!"

Let's Try A Different Approach

We have had some recurring behavior issues in my classroom lately. From incessant tattling to fighting and fit throwing. We had tried everything from redirection to time out. Nothing really seemed effective. So my supervisor devised a plan. Each child was given a sticker chart we found on the internet. What I love about this particular chart is that it has a space to put five individual goals for each child. This way you can tailor it to each child and involve the parents in the process for continuity. The child can earn short term rewards such as extra playtime or special priveleges individually. These charts also help the kids earn more long range goals like fieldtrips as a group. The first week has been fairly successful.