Hi again! My name is Alisha Satterwhite. You might also know me as "Busy Me Plus Three"! I wanted to share something with you that has really helped me out this year and in previous years. It is my "STOP" sign. This is a great classroom management tool and also helps the students by reminding them to think and problem solve! I have done this in different ways. I have attached it to each side of a popsicle stick. I just printed it, cut it out, and glued it back to back with a popsicle stick in between. I have also done the same but attached it to a piece of yarn to make a necklace.
I use this mainly during guided reading and math small groups. When a student comes up to you and you are working with a group, you simply raise the sign. You don't say a word, you just raise the sign. This allows the children to "stop and think" about what they need to do. I teach my kids that they are not to interrupt me for any reason (except if they are about to throw up). I have already taught them about Hand Signals and our "When I am Done Chart". Each child also has an index card with his/her name on it. So, if they have already asked "three before me" and still have a question, they just place their card on the table. This way, they do not interrupt and I will talk with them when I have a few free seconds (most of the time in between groups). So, if they come and interrupt, I hold up the sign because they should NOT be interrupting small groups!
I also use this sign and attach to my "Stop Box". If a student is given a warning, his or her behavior folder goes into the box. This reminds the student to stop and think about his or her behavior or choices. The next time I have to talk with the student, his or her folder is marked. This has worked wonders for me!
I hope this helps as you begin to plan for the new school year! Have a great rest of the summer!
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