Friday, July 12, 2013

Book Club - Chapter 11 The Scoreboard

To start at the beginning of this book club with me:
The Scoreboard is WBT's classroom management tool.  They don't use clip charts, stoplights, or card-pulling systems.  They don't use stickers charts, prize boxes, or classroom money.  They use tally marks for when the class is good and tally marks for when the class is not so good.  They are explicit about the good and not so good behavior and they have kids working for the teeniest little reward - and the kids love it!  

I've created some pretty huge freebies for you - 50 pages worth of Scoreboards and introductions.  This freebie has two products - one that is just Scoreboards: portrait and landscape of 5 different designs, then additional Scoreboards for the variations, also in all the designs.  The second product is an introduction flipbook to keep by the Scoreboard for your reference, for when you are ready to implement a different version of the Scoreboard and you want to read really quick how to do it.  As a newbie to the Scoreboard, this little flipbook is going to save my behind next year!  




In chapter 11, we learn to give tally marks for positive behavior and also negative.  This is a group reward and consequence, not individual.  Students will need to work together to make good choices.  Always use the 3 Point Rule - don't let there be more than 3 points between the two positive and negative.  Tell the kids bout this, too.  Tell them that if they are 3 higher in positive, you will be looking for negative behaviors, no matter how small.  And if they are 3 higher in negative, you will be looking for the smallest amount of positive behavior.  Even if one kid is sitting in their seat like asked, point that out and give the class the point.  

As for rewards, start small.  Kids can work towards one extra minute of recess.  If they win on the positive side, they get it.  If not, they owe you.  This can go towards a one minute YouTube video, an extra minute of free time, or an extra minute of math centers (my class always LOVEs these!).  Make these rewards easy on yourself.  They shouldn't be too much prep and shouldn't cost you anything.  

As you know, kids and teachers alike can get sick of the mundane.  This Scoreboard is anything but mundane!  There are 15 variations for how you can shake up your behavior system throughout the year. Use these sparingly, though.  3-4 of these spread out throughout the year is plenty.  Even though we can get sick of doing the same thing over and over, we also know that kids thrive on structure and routine.  Don't change it up on them too much.  

At my previous school, the counselor would use a type of behavior system like this with my classes as she would teach counseling lessons (about building friendships  bullying, etc).  She would label one side "Teacher" and the other side "Students".  She never gave any reward at all!  The kids were always just so excited when they beat her and got more points!  I think I may start the year with this system of Teacher v. Students and no reward.  As we progress through the year, I'll change the board to Smiley/Frowney and start adding in small rewards, like the ones I talked about.  I am actually going to giveaway my beautiful clipchart and go all out with this.  I'm excited for the collaboration this will bring!

Are you ready to start using the Scoreboard?  Watch Coach B's YouTube video, grab my freebie, and get started!  

Click here to download from TpT! Leave me some feedback while you are at it! ;)

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30 comments:

  1. I'm stoked after reading your post and am so thankful to have this awesome Scoreboard. I've downloaded it and will be ready to use it in my classroom in August. You just made a dear teacher VERY happy!!! Thanks so much, Nicole.

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    1. You are so welcome, Joan! I am so happy that I could help!

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  2. Thank you for everything! I am new to WBT...but I feel ready to go! Wendy 1stgradefireworks@gmail.com 1stgradefireworks

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    1. Make sure to check out my other posts that I linked at the top and grab all the freebies, there, too. And keep following along! More are to come!

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  3. Thank you so much! I was still trying to decide how to change things up for this year and I prefer group reward work so this is perfect!!! Thanks again :)

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    1. I've done group rewards in combination of individual behavior trackers. I'm excited to just do group this year and see how it goes!

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  4. Love this! Thanks so much for all the variety!

    Brandi
    Success in Second Grade

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    1. You are welcome! I know that I like variety throughout the year, so I hope that you find something you can use in this download!

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  5. Hi Nicole! I love your growing motivation for WBT! I nominated you for an award. Head on over to my blog to find out the details:
    Laken
    http://wholebrainteachingintheladybugclub.blogspot.com/

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    1. Ahh, you are so sweet Laken! Thank you for the award and thank you for being a fellow motivator! :)

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  6. I wanted to to do WBT last year but I didn't know where or how to start. This is a great help. Thank you!

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    1. You are so welcome Tanya! I was overwhelmed at the WBT website, so I'm happy that my thoughts and freebies are able to help you!

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  7. I am so excited about this freebie as I am just trying out Whole Brain Teaching for the first time this year - reading the book now :)

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  8. These are wonderful! Thank you! I'm trying to catch up on the book. I am so excited about starting WBT this fall.

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    1. I am also excited! School starts for me in 2 1/2 weeks! Eekk!

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  9. Just found your website! Thanks so much for sharing this wonderful freebie! I am a new follower with bloglovin! :0)

    Smiles,
    Sarah @ Hoots N Hollers

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  10. Thanks for sharing this resource and giving detailed explanations of how WBT works!!
    Your newest follower,
    Lovely Nina

    Lovely Little Learners

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  11. Thank you so much for creating these resources and sharing them! I'm your newest follower.
    Maribel

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    1. AND you were my 100th follower! Make sure to check your email for a surprise from me! :)

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  12. What a great post! What program did you use to make your freebie? Did you use ArtStudio for the cute little character on the front of it? Keep up the great work!

    Sarah Meador
    Whole Brain Teaching in Middle School

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    1. Hi Sarah!
      I use Powerpoint to make all my teaching products. I just love it! I actually made the little smiley face clip art on Sketchbook Pro on my iPad. You can find them for free in my TpT store: http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Smiley-Face-Clipart-Freebie-659393

      The other artists are all listed in the back of the document. Send me an email if you have questions about specific graphics :)

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  13. Just found you today and I sure am glad I did! Thank you for all your hard work. Last year was my first year doing WBT! It was great. I ordered the book to read this summer, just received it so will be diving in soon.
    Maria
    First Grade Carousel

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  14. Nicole!
    This post is FILLED with amazing information about WBT. I have you bookmarked and I just ordered Chris's book too! Thank you so much and I am happy to be a new follower!
    Julie

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  15. Thank you for all the great freebies. I have been reading the book and I tried the scoreboard and Class? Yes? in my classroom last year. However, I was wondering what do you do when you have to have a sub in your classroom. In my district we have a hard time finding subs for all of our classrooms. When we do, sometimes they are not certified teachers. How do you keep the routine the same without you there? Thank you for the help. I can't wait to get started this year.


    Krystyn
    Ms Richards's Musings

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    1. Hi Krystyn,
      We have that same problem. I'm thinking I need to make a Sub Survivor kit for WBT! Thanks for the idea!

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