Positive Classroom Management

Classroom management is something I’ve worked really hard on since the first day I set foot into a classroom. Specifically, positive classroom management.

I use a “layered” approach to classroom management.

Well, I might have just made that up, but here’s what I mean.

Layered Classroom Management

There isn’t just one thing, rather, a combination of many moving pieces, at the root of which is building relationships with my students, and their families.

Students need to be motivated and have positive reinforcement at the following levels:

  • Whole Class
  • Student Teams/Groups
  • Individual
Positive Classroom Management using whole class behavior incentives perfect for class compliments!

Individual Positive Classroom Management

For individual positive classroom management, I use a classroom economy, and sticker challenges.

Positive Classroom Management for Teams/Groups

My students sit in teams (usually 4, but I do have a group of 5), and earn points, denoted by tally marks on the board.

Teams earn points by following directions quickly, being the first team to have certain materials on their desks, and cleaning up quickly, etc.

Positive Classroom Management for the Whole Class

Positive Classroom Management using whole class behavior incentives perfect for class compliments!

Why have a whole class management system?

  • Why not? It’s one more way for students to be reinforced in a positive way.
  • I’m all about teaching/modeling and encouraging good behavior all the time.
  • Students learn that their behavior effects others. 
  • I want my students to be on their BEST behavior in the hallways, and in special areas.
  • The idea is that the class is working together as a team toward a common goal earning points along the way, and once the goal is reached they receive a reward.

But, this is all easier said that done, though, right? How can students actually be encouraged to be a team player, and work together for a common goal?

Three Words: Class Behavior Incentives.

Positive Classroom Management using whole class behavior incentives perfect for class compliments!

What are class behavior incentives?

Positive Classroom Management using whole class behavior incentives perfect for class compliments!

Class behavior incentives are a one-page tracker used to encourage and reinforce positive behavior.

My students enjoy being able to see their progress, and the fruits of their hard work with a visual representation of the compliments they’ve earned.

Not the mention that the excitement of finding out what the next chart will look like creates anticipation, engagement, and buy-in.

Positive Classroom Management using whole class behavior incentives perfect for class compliments!
Positive Classroom Management using whole class behavior incentives perfect for class compliments!

How can incentive charts be used?

  • Behavior (hallway, transitions, compliments, etc.) *
  • Attendance
  • Homework
  • AR Tests
  • Small Groups // Teams
  • Individual Students
  • Class Compliments

*This is how I use whole class incentives – specifically, when my class earns a compliment from another staff member. Plus, a compliment from our principal or AP earns TWO!

Positive Classroom Management using whole class behavior incentives perfect for class compliments!

What are other teachers saying about class incentive charts?

  • “I have been looking for a way to change up my behavior management and this was perfect! I love that I can change it up each time we reach our goal! Thank you for such an amazing product!”
  • “WOW my kids love this! it’s amazing how much harder they work!”
  • “My students love trying to earn whole class rewards!  This is so helpful especially during those crazy times of the year!”
  • “I love that I can change up my incentives more frequently! It keeps things in the classroom fresh for students.”
  • “We have enjoyed practicing TEAMWORK as my kids work together to meet a goal!  These incentive charts just make it more fun as we can change charts seasonally.  Thank you for the many, many options!”
  • “I LOVE this resource!! Having a whole class behavior system like this is working wonders for my group this year. We have already filled our popcorn bowl, and our candy jar so we are on to filling our apple basket. Thank you for creating such a fun resource!!”
  • “Thank you! I have a challenging class this year and this is the only thing I have tried that they care about. Love the variety so they do not get bored.”
Positive Classroom Management using whole class behavior incentives perfect for class compliments!

I’m always looking for ways to encourage and reinforce positive behavior in my classroom, and below you’ll see 40 different class behavior incentives that I currently have available.

Class Behavior Incentives Ultimate Bundle

Each is available to purchase separately, or they can be purchased as part of my Class Incentive | Class Reward | Behavior Chart {Ultimate Bundle}.

Positive Classroom Management using whole class behavior incentives perfect for class compliments!

The ultimate bundle ensures that you get any and all future class behavior incentives that I add in the future.

Take a look at the incentives that are already part of the ultimate bundle!

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