Blog Post #3
Celebration: Kim Bearden states, “Celebration is the way that we express our delight for the opportunity to engage with someone or for our success at reaching an understanding.” Sometimes we think celebrations have to be big, but we are reminded to celebrate the little things as well!! List at least 3 small things and the ways that you have celebrated these recently. List at least 3 little things and ways you could start celebrating little victories with your students.
Celebration: Kim Bearden states, “Celebration is the way that we express our delight for the opportunity to engage with someone or for our success at reaching an understanding.” Sometimes we think celebrations have to be big, but we are reminded to celebrate the little things as well!! List at least 3 small things and the ways that you have celebrated these recently. List at least 3 little things and ways you could start celebrating little victories with your students.
ReplyDelete3 small things that I have celebrated recently:
1. I have a student who is on CICO behavior sheet and we celebrate at the end of each day when he makes his goal.
2. I gave myself the night off of doing book studies to relax and spend time with my husband.
3. This past wednesday I went to a coffee shop to work on school things and I bought myself a coffee!
3 little things that I could start celebrating little victories with:
1. Praising students after direct instruction for staying on task. Giving them PAWS tickets.
2. Noticing students who are working hard during independent work time by giving them verbal praise.
3. Praising students for putting on their winter gear independently and doing it quickly. Students love praise. There can never be too much praise with students.
3 things I have celebrated:
ReplyDelete1. We took our two grandsons to see the Christmas lights and out for supper. Took the night off and we had so much fun!
2. Getting my weight under control. Watching my sugar intake and have lost 4 pounds... have 4 more to go! I can do this!
3. Had alumni teachers back to sub last week and we called ourselves the Grandma wing.. we had so many laughs and giggles! It was so fun!
3 joys and accomplishments in my first grade classroom:
1. I think we are over the summer slide. It has been a tough start for some. We are making progress now and I hope we keep marching up the hill.
2. We made Gingerbread houses and the kids said it was the best day ever! They are hoping that our class trip day would be just as much fun! This is a very fun bunch!
3. We are getting better at putting on all our winter gear. It is tough to get snow pants, heavy coats, hats, and mittens on and still have time for a recess!!
Celebration: Kim Bearden states, “Celebration is the way that we express our delight for the opportunity to engage with someone or for our success at reaching an understanding.” Sometimes we think celebrations have to be big, but we are reminded to celebrate the little things as well!! List at least 3 small things and the ways that you have celebrated these recently.
ReplyDelete1. Coffee treat for making it to winter break!
2. Saying no to something when I am overwhelmed - and taking the time to relax instead
3. I have a jar of candy next to me to reward myself as I work through these book studies - finishing up in the nick of time!
List at least 3 little things and ways you could start celebrating little victories with your students.
1. Candy for students that participate in Advisory SEL lessons/activities
2. Students that complete their missing work and get their grade up to passing
3. Students who show leadership in Art Club by bringing their friends and good vibes to each meeting.
This year I feel as though my life has been flipped upside down. It has been hard to find the positives in the world of uncertainty that my family is facing. One celebration for me would be that I took a small trip for myself to relax and practice my hobby of photography. It really helped me remember who I am and what I enjoy. Another small celebration for me would be that I finally made it through two major holidays without putting so much pressure on myself that I turned into a grouch the entire day for wanting everything to be perfect. The third celebration would be watching my son move to a new school and fitting in so well. His strengths have been recognized by his teachers and community in just the first two months.
ReplyDeleteWays that I celebrate my students would be handing out candy for prizes when they improve their test scores. Doing 30 second dance parties when we are having a super great day. Recognizing students who are making tremendous gains by reaching out to their parents right away and letting them know how proud I am of them.
3 Celebrations for myself:
ReplyDelete1) My daughter had her brain surgery on 12/12 and she is doing well recovering
2) I slept in multiple times over winter break, and actually took a well needed break.
3) I completing courses for my SD renewal, and I enjoy reading the books ( I call the beach reads:)
3 Celebrations for my students:
1) Continue with the positive phone calls to parents/guardians
2) Continue to go watch students participate in outside curricular activities to show support for my students outside the classroom.
3) Continue with our monthly grade level attendance incentive, to praise the grade level so more students can be celebrated!
I celebrate by going out to eat with my wife and family, a special treat after my kid's events, taking time to go hunting and fishing, and allowing time to recharge by watching football on Sundays.
ReplyDeleteBeing a PE teacher, we celebrate a lot whether someone wins a game, gets a new personal record, or just makes an awesome catch. I also celebrate when kids have good behavior, because in the gym there can be a lot of emotions such as self-doubt, anger, and frustration. I celebrate when the kid who never participates does, I acknowledge when the kids who often have outbursts when losing doesn't get angry one day, and congratulate the kids who thought they couldn’t do a certain skill but they practiced and now can excel at it. To celebrate small victories, myself and the student give high-fives, thumbs up, applause, and I give them a fun favorable game at the end of the week as a thank you for the good week.
1. I celebrated my fitness challenge completion by getting a coffee on the way to work Friday morning
ReplyDelete2. I took a nap over winter break to celebrate taking down the Christmas decorations
3. We celebrated a good report from our daughter's teacher with an ice cream date
1. I love to send positive emails home to students on Fridays. Usually, I choose students who don't normally receive positive communication from school.
2. I like to celebrate in-class participation by asking really tough questions and totally going above and beyond to celebrate with a student/group of students gets the answer correct (I make sure to express that I don't expect many correct answers)
3. I celebrate a hard working class by giving a few minutes of free time at the end of the period every once in a while
One way that I celebrate is always giving my daughter all the hugs and kisses each morning before taking her to daycare; the perfect way to celebrate each morning. The second way I celebrate is treating myself to a coffee every Friday. The third way I celebrate is finding time at least once every week to do self-care, whether that's cleaning, shopping, reading, taking a nap, etc.
ReplyDeleteIn ways that I celebrate my students is always telling them how happy I am to see them at school each and every day. The 2nd way is giving them a treat whenever they tell me something that they accomplished whether it's doing good on an assignment, test, extracurricular activity, etc. The 3rd way I celebrate my students is by celebrating how their strengths and their capabilities is how they're succeeding and achieving, as celebrating them as individuals and who they are will go a long ways.
“Celebration is the way that we express our delight for the opportunity to engage with someone or for our success at reaching an understanding.” Sometimes we think celebrations have to be big, but we are reminded to celebrate the little things as well!! List at least 3 small things and the ways that you have celebrated these recently. List at least 3 little things and ways you could start celebrating little victories with your students.
ReplyDeleteSmall things:
1. Celebrated my daughter finishing her first semester by going to a movie and getting supper
2. Celebrated fitness challange completion by buying a new pair of running shoes
3. Will celebrate Renewal after this book with a dinner date!
Student Celebrations
1.Positive notes home
2. Phone call home with parent
3. My "naughty" class is collecting positive behavior stickers, when we get 10 we are having ice cream bars. (we will get there, yes we can!).....(we are on 2, ha)
3 Small Celebrations-
ReplyDelete1. Got on the ball, and really dove into these book studies. I have a goal to get these done and the accomplishments feel so good. I love a good checklist ;)
2. Put my book study away last night and watched Frozen with my family. I have a hard time switching gears when I have my mind set to something. Right now it is to complete these book studies.
3. I slept in and got to drink a hot coffee over Christmas Break. I actually rested and came back refreshed.
My Students:
1. We have a classroom reward system. When we get compliments outside our classroom or from a sub. I put a cookie in the class cookie jar. Once it is filled the kids get to choose the class prize. Popcorn and movie are what usually wins.
2. Again, this is just one of my areas that I excel in. I am always very quick to point out their positive behavior. If I see them working hard, if they completed something challenging etc.
3. Positive notes, emails, calls home to parents. I love sharing the success with them and celebrating.
Celebration: Kim Bearden states, “Celebration is the way that we express our delight for the opportunity to engage with someone or for our success at reaching an understanding.” Sometimes we think celebrations have to be big, but we are reminded to celebrate the little things as well!! List at least 3 small things and the ways that you have celebrated these recently. List at least 3 little things and ways you could start celebrating little victories with your students.
ReplyDeleteSmall Celebrations
1. Joined a Book Club for myself. Gives me time to pamper myself and rest for my family.
2. Slept in on a Sunday without feeling the need to get up and take care of everyone in the house.
3. Purchased a few things for myself that I have really needed but didn't get because the kids needed things.
Student Celebrations
1. When a student with poor attendance makes it to school I can make sure they know I am happy to see them and am excited to help get them caught up!
2. Acknowledge students when they earn a good grade on a test or quiz they were really stressing over.
3. I can also celebrate when my students get caught up with missing work or get all their grades up to a passing grade.
These may seem trivial but for the my students they are huge milestones they feel they will never be able to accomplish.
Small celebrations:
ReplyDelete1.) I re-taught myself to crochet this fall after not doing it for 21 years. Blanket in progress!
2.) Not learning how to make sourdough break after many unsuccessful attempts.
3.) I got a student who repeatedly refused to learned a subtraction strategy, to sit down, take feedback, and was able to complete several problems on his own last week!
Students:
1.) Praise perseverance in students who give up easily.
2.) Thank students for sharing about their home life with me.
3.) More of my PAWsitive notes home or personal notes to students and families to share joys in their child's day.
posted by Kayla O.
DeleteSmall celebrations:
ReplyDelete1. Started to take my health back after pregnancy, exercising again and feeling so much better.
2. Taking "me" time, which has been hard for me since I stay at home with my little one and feel like I need to be doing something constantly.
3. Finishing my kitchen, whoop!! Painted all the cabinets and got new flooring and countertops! This has been and ongoing project for quite some time so to be able to have it done feels amazing and is such a WIN!
Students:
1. Providing positive notes to my students more often so they can start their day off with walking into the classroom hearing something good about themselves.
2. Providing more positives messages/calls home to parents about the child.
3. Class rewards, they receive "compliments" from other teachers or staff in the school and then when we reach our goal they get to pick what reward they want. Sometimes the whole class does something and sometimes half the class wants one reward while the other half does a different reward.
3 ways I have celebrated recently:
ReplyDelete1. At our Shooting Sports program, whenever a child qualifies for the State Shoot, we call off their name in front of al their peers and we all cheer for them.
2. When I am working with a student learning to read and he sounds out a CVC word or remembers a sight word. We do a quick high five with smiles and then continue with our reading.
3. When a student improves his form in archery at our Shooting Sports program, I make sure to say a quick comment congratulating them on it whether it’s a “hey, that is so great you are improving your form and look at where you got that arrow to go! Great job!” It’s as simple as making that comment between him/her shoots arrows.
3 ways I can start celebrating:
1. A pat on the back and telling the student how well they are doing during our math class.
2. A note of thank you, good luck, and I can’t wait to see them the next season to the kids at the end of our Shooting Sports program.
3. A text message to the parents thanking them for the time they take to bring their child and help them throughout the school year.
3 ways I have celebrated recently:
ReplyDelete1. I set a book goal each year and I always try to increase it to challenge myself. I'm currently 3 books ahead of schedule.
2. My son is learning how to walk and is making it further and further each day.
3. Every time I finish a book study, I'm getting that much closer to my Master +24. I have 7 done and working on #8 & #9.
3 ways that I can start celebrating:
1. Showing up to class/showing up to class for so many days in a row as this can be hard for some of my students, especially in the morning.
2. Staying on top of school work compared to last semester: compliment growth
3. Thanking them for participating or being apart of a discussion in their group.
Three small things that I have celebrated recently are a student passing a hard level on keyboarding, one of my students finally making the connection on solving for X in math, and when one of my 9th graders would complete something hard in computers. For the keyboarding and math connections, we would cheer. When a student would complete something hard in computers, I would play “We did it” from Dora the Explorer.
ReplyDeleteThree little things what we could start celebrating include praising my students who struggle to pay attention in math class and finally do, celebrating students who have finally turned in all their missing assignments, and finally, celebrating my Student Council members hard work at activities that we host. Ways that we could celebrate them is by cheering them on, rewarding with candy or give the class a brain break. For my student council members, I could do a shout out on our Facebook group or the school announcements.
3 ways I have celebrated recently:
ReplyDelete1.Kid on behavior plan getting 100% for week. Played in the gym with him for 20 mins
2. Making it through a challenging week. I bought a fountain pop after school!
3. Student showed effort after repeated struggles. Gave a piece of candy and talked about not giving up!
3 things I could start celebrating:
1. Recognize students that help others on math without giving answers.
2. Celebrate risk-taking on hard math tasks.
3. Celebrate when an at-risk student that misses a lot of school is here for the whole week!
3 celebrations that I have experienced:
ReplyDelete1- My daughter had my first grandbaby!
2- I got a new kitten at Christmas after I lost 2 cats this past year.
3- I had a student who told me they love my class and that it has been their favorite.
3 things I should start celebrating
1-Even when kids are late, they are coming to school.
2-I have a new curriculum and I have been working on student learning for way longer than it should take but they are getting it!
3-I have a challenging student who is starting to calm down, after 20 weeks of school, but it's finally working!
Three celebrations I acknowledge frequently -
ReplyDelete1. When a student loses a tooth! This is a big deal in 1st grade! Students get a tooth necklace that keeps their tooth safe, they get a tooth sticker, and I take a picture and send it to their parents!
2. Student birthdays. All students get a crown, a pencil, a sticker, and a little birthday stuffed animal when we celebrate their birthday. We also sing and dance to a special birthday song during calendar!
3. I love celebrating neat handwriting. When students use their best handwriting, their work is displayed on the "Handwriting wall of fame". They also get to get a brand new, fun colored pencil to use!
Three things I could start celebrating
1. When a student moves up a level during one on one heart word practice. I could make this a bigger deal!
2. Shoe tying. So many first graders don't know how to tie their shoes. When a student learns, they could be my helper for those who can't tie their own shoes yet.
3. A simple message home to a couple parents each Friday sharing one victory that their child had that week. Parents love to hear positive things about their children!
Celebration: Kim Bearden states, “Celebration is the way that we express our delight for the opportunity to engage with someone or for our success at reaching an understanding.” Sometimes we think celebrations have to be big, but we are reminded to celebrate the little things as well!! List at least 3 small things and the ways that you have celebrated these recently. List at least 3 little things and ways you could start celebrating little victories with your students.
ReplyDeleteThree small things I celebrated recently:
1. Students meeting their NWEA-Maps goal for Science. Each time we take our Maps test I set a goal for each student in grades 9-11. If the student reaches their goal they get a doughnut as a reward. The kids love this motivation and it is something they remember each time we test.
2. My daughter who is on an IEP getting 100% on her spelling test. Last year we had to cut her test down to 5 words. This year she has been doing all 10 and has been doing quite well!
3. My 7th grader not having any missing assignments at the end of the week!
Things I want to start celebrating:
1. Student birthdays. As a high school teacher, I don't do anything special for a student birthday. Even something as small as starting class with a birthday song would be great!
2. Positive behavior messages. Once again, as a high school teacher I feel like the only communication I give to parents is negative. I should be reaching out more to celebrate positive behavior or respectful behavior.
3. More acknowledgement for our students in extracurriculars besides sports. We have a wonderful arts programs at our school that does very well. I feel like I do not celebrate them enough.
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ReplyDeleteSmall Celebrations:
ReplyDelete1. I've been meal prepping and it is making my life so much easier!!!
2. Getting these book studies done. I need to renew my teaching certificate so this will be nice to have off my plate.
3. I've been traveling more and taking more time for myself. I feel way less stress and more happiness. Life is too short so take the time and book the trip.
Student Celebrations:
1. Hanging up all of our winter gear! I think these kids go home and must throw everything on the floor. Here at school there is way too much stuff for them to do that. We will have a hot cocoa party! They are excited and motivated.
2. 100th Day of Kindergarten is this week. We celebrate all we have learned and how far we have come. It's fun to look back on their handwriting and some of their work.
3. Positive parent notes home. Parents need to know how awesome their children are. We have parent-teacher conferences coming up so this is a great time of year to celebrate how far their child has come and what the future holds.
Celebration: Kim Bearden states, “Celebration is the way that we express our delight for the opportunity to engage with someone or for our success at reaching an understanding.” Sometimes we think celebrations have to be big, but we are reminded to celebrate the little things as well!! List at least 3 small things and the ways that you have celebrated these recently. List at least 3 little things and ways you could start celebrating little victories with your students.
ReplyDelete3 small things:
1) one of my hs students is passing all of his classes (right now- he failed all but one last semester). i have made a concerted effort to talk to him everyday & he sits at my table with me during class (yes - i'm certain he loves it ;)
2) having a saturday morning free to sleep in for me is the best celebratory treat ever (well - perhaps right behind a coffee)
3) all my students were in attendance on tuesday of this week & i announced it like it was the most amazing thing ever!! hopefully the students who are frequent fliers realized that they are missed when they are not there!
student celebrations:
1) we also celebrated the 100th day of school last week & it is the best day ever for little people. sometimes i forget about their sheer joy at something like that.
2) being aware of students who just need a "shout out" and making sure that i give them some positive feedback. not a difficult thing to do - but an extremely valuable one
3) our hs students did their "send off" performance today for the State one-act festival. it was great to watch them perform & then have an opportunity to walk through the cast line and congratulate them all!!
Celebration of 3 small things for myself:
ReplyDelete1. I finally finished our yearly bookwork today.
2. I had a lovely supper with a good friend tonight, and had alot of laughs.
3. I got rid of a lot of clutter after my daughter moved out of the house.
Student celebrations:
1. A student finished his math in an unprecedented timely manner and I did the happy dance for him with a high five!
2. One of my students finally understood double digit subtraction and was so very proud of herself. (it was adorable! and my heart melted)
3. A student got 100% on their Spelling assessment and was so excited about showing his mom when he got home!
3 things I've celebrated recently:
ReplyDelete1. I was able to get time with just my husband and me this morning.
2. My son and I were the only ones up. He was playing with toys at my feet while I was reading. I read the celebration chapter and it helped me realize that I hadn't told my son how special this moment with him was to me. So I put the book down and celebrated the moment with him! He loved it.
3. I watched the sunrise this morning and it felt glorious to be awake and starting my day that way.
3 celebrations with my students:
1. My students are working on a final project and I told the students they could bring their project in for feedback if they wanted and one of my students did the next class. It was awesome and a great way to celebrate the hard work the student had done and encourage others in their own projects.
2. One of my students felt unsure of herself in my cooking class and with some encouragement she was able to build her confidence in the situation and I told her how great she did and that I was proud of how her dish had turned out.
3. In a STEM class I teach we were seeing how many books bridges engineered by students would hold and were were able to celebrate each teams success by counting together and cheering each other on. A core memory was made in my mind when one of my students cheered so enthusiastically and said "Let's go!" I love seeing how much joy students have with learning and it encourages me to make learning even more fun. All the students felt so proud of their builds.
Three small things/opportunities I have celebrated lately:
ReplyDeleteSpending time and conversation with my beautiful wife. Taking walks, while walking our dogs. Spending time with each each.
Getting my work finished and celebrating, by spending time with my father.
Celebrating our house project, but taking a small trip.
Three celebrations with students:
A student worked hard on improving his grade, by putting in extra work and time. We celebrated by going to the office and having a small snack.
A football player recorded a new max, we celebrated by everyone giving out a full "that a boy!"
The whole class celebrated scoring well on a tough test, by watching a rewarding movie in class on Friday.
3 things I have celebrated recently:
ReplyDelete1. My own kids' good quarter grades.
2. Coaching a 4th-grade basketball team, and they won the tournament.
3. Organizing my kids' closets and toys!
3 celebration with students:
1. All homework turned in on time
2. Students who struggle with a growth mindset and they speak positively about their work.
3. When students as individuals/class get a compliment from a teacher/staff member outside of the room.
I have celebrated recently with my husband a sunday spent together, just us
ReplyDeleteI have spent time with a certain grandchild that needed some extra attention
I celebrated my mother coming home from a hospital stay.
With my students I have celebrated:
staying in a tough class and doing the work
Using our words to ask for help
Eating lunch with a student who has no table to sit at
Recently, I celebrated a few small victories in my own life. When registration for my nature camps filled, I celebrated by treating myself to a tea. I also celebrated the sunny weather by going on a long hike and enjoying time outside. Another small celebration was recognizing that it was Friday, so I relaxed with popcorn and a movie.
ReplyDeleteThere are also many small victories in the classroom that deserve recognition. With my students, I could start celebrating things like lining up without fighting, transitioning easily between activities, and toileting independently. These could be celebrated through verbal praise, high-fives, a special sticker, or a quick class cheer. Recognizing these small successes helps students feel proud of their progress and encourages them to keep building positive skills and independence.
Celebration: Kim Bearden states, “Celebration is the way that we express our delight for the opportunity to engage with someone or for our success at reaching an understanding.” Sometimes we think celebrations have to be big, but we are reminded to celebrate the little things as well!! List at least 3 small things and the ways that you have celebrated these recently. List at least 3 little things and ways you could start celebrating little victories with your students.
ReplyDeleteThree personal celebrations:
1. My son coming home from college. I celebrated by hanging on his every word and spending every minute I could with him.
2. Working hard on cleaning and getting laundry done on the weekend so I could spend more time on a walk after work tonight.
3. I reorganized my items in bathroom and I have been keeping them organized and put away for a week.
3 ways to celebrate with my students.
1. Celebrating when EVERYONE puts their name on their paper. I could take them out a few minutes early for recess.
2. I have some great helpers in my room that are like little mother hens with some other students. I need to reach out to their parents and tell them how grateful and proud of them I am.
3. I need to praise my class more when they are given compliments from other teachers on their behavior.
3 things I have celebrated recently:
ReplyDelete1. a night away from the kids with my husband on Valentine's Day (We farm and ranch so this never happens!)
2. My 20-month old son didn't scream when I dropped him off at daycare! I celebrated with extra hugs at pick-up and a treat!
3. having extra time in the evening to do self-care before bed.
3 celebrations with my students:
1. an extra sticker on their sticker chart for getting homework turned in timely
2. when a student's actions follow our core values set by our district they earn a special blue slip that gets put into a drawing for a prize at the end of the week
3. when my students use the "calm down" tools in my classroom when they feel they need it is always a celebration
July 27, 2020
ReplyDeleteCelebration: Kim Bearden states, “Celebration is the way that we express our delight for the opportunity to engage with someone or for our success at reaching an understanding.” Sometimes we think celebrations have to be big, but we are reminded to celebrate the little things as well!! List at least 3 small things and the ways that you have celebrated these recently. List at least 3 little things and ways you could start celebrating little victories with your students.
3 things I celebrated with my students
1. group"Victory lap" with high fives for completing assignments on time
2. small rewards for no tardies for the day
3. extra group working time for productive sessions without outbursts
Future celebration
1. celebrate 8th grade graduation
2. 5 extra minutes of recess for cooperative play
3. mad dash clean up after class
Celebration: Kim Bearden states, “Celebration is the way that we express our delight for the opportunity to engage with someone or for our success at reaching an understanding.” Sometimes we think celebrations have to be big, but we are reminded to celebrate the little things as well!! List at least 3 small things and the ways that you have celebrated these recently. List at least 3 little things and ways you could start celebrating little victories with your students.
ReplyDeleteCelebrated:
1. Participation- not sitting out, being involved!
2. CICO-all 2's on her daily report!
3. Keeping hands and feet to herself! (not hitting or kicking other students)
Can Celebrate:
1. Rewarding a class with a special free game day for great sportsmanship!
2. Happy Mail notes home to students who demonstrate positive behavior everyday
3. Shout outs to students who are being great teammates!
3 things I celebrated
ReplyDelete1. Taking my 2 granddaughters to an NBA game. Just getting to spend time with them beacause I don’t see them often enough.
2. This was last year but being name teacher of the year at my school really caught me off guard.
3. My wife being named teacher of the year this year and I surprised her by bringing her mom to the ceremony.
3 things I celebrated with students.
1. Getting a student into the Air Force Academy.
2. Reaching $1,000,000 in scholarship money for our senior class.
3. Helping students pass their drivers test.
Celebration: Kim Bearden states, “Celebration is the way that we express our delight for the opportunity to engage with someone or for our success at reaching an understanding.” Sometimes we think celebrations have to be big, but we are reminded to celebrate the little things as well!! List at least 3 small things and the ways that you have celebrated these recently. List at least 3 little things and ways you could start celebrating little victories with your students.
ReplyDeleteThree things I celebrated:
1. Seeing students following the group plan!
2. CICO student reaching their goal!
3. Using calm down strategies!
Three things I can celebrate:
1. Rewarding classes for following the group plan.
2. Positive parent contact for meeting their CICO goal.
3. Seeing students help each other out!
3 things I celebrated:
ReplyDelete1. Completing all my progress reports
2. Fixing the fence in our backyard
3. Dropping 3 pounds this week
3 things I celebrated with students:
1. Completed our weekly reading guides
2. No-one received a minor slip
3. The camaraderie in our classroom
Three small things and how I celebrated them recently:
ReplyDeleteA student answered a tough question correctly — I gave immediate verbal praise and a positive note for them to take home and show adults.
A group kept their pod clean and neat all day — I let them choose a sticker.
A quieter student volunteered to go to the board and answer a question — I sent her adults a positive note on Seesaw and praised her privately.
Three little things and ways you could start celebrating little victories with your students:
Rewards for positive reports from special teachers. Sometimes students really struggle in special classes and this can help tremendously with behaviors.
Consistent effort or participation from a usually hesitant student — give a positive note with a small treat.
Small acts of kindness or teamwork — focus on one or two acts and reward students who show kindness.
I accidently posted anonymously but this is mine.
ReplyDeleteThree small things and how I celebrated them recently:
A student answered a tough question correctly — I gave immediate verbal praise and a positive note for them to take home and show adults.
A group kept their pod clean and neat all day — I let them choose a sticker.
A quieter student volunteered to go to the board and answer a question — I sent her adults a positive note on Seesaw and praised her privately.
Three little things and ways you could start celebrating little victories with your students:
Rewards for positive reports from special teachers. Sometimes students really struggle in special classes and this can help tremendously with behaviors.
Consistent effort or participation from a usually hesitant student — give a positive note with a small treat.
Small acts of kindness or teamwork — focus on one or two acts and reward students who show kindness.
ReplyDeleteSmall Celebrations
Accepting a new position for next school year to start a new Autism Program in my current district.
Having a 7th grader I coach qualify for the states “Best of the Best Meet”
Paying off my Credit Card
Student Celebrations
On Fridays, if my students have met their behavioral goals, we take time to do “fun-friday” activities in class.
Positive notes home to celebrate students small wins
My students have all improved their reading level for their IEP goals this past quarter so we had a small class celebration with treats to acknowledge their hard work.
3 small things:
ReplyDelete1. A student who forgot their supplies all week, showed up prepared for class, so I gave them an extra PBIS point and praise
2. One student who was struggling with tardies, made it to class on time
3. After surviving a hectic week our family celebrated with sweet treats
3 little things that I could start celebrating:
1. Sending positive emails home to families
2. Students demonstrating good sportsmanship
3. Students participating in short increments throughout the class period
3 Small things:
ReplyDelete1. A student who had been having lots of behaviors during a school day had a great day without meltdowns. I made a sign for him to take home saying, (Name) had an awesome day.
2. Getting all my paperwork done for an IEP meeting, so I left work on time.
3. A student used verbal words along with ASL to ask for "more snack please" Gave her immediate applause and hands up in the air.
3 Little things that I could start celebrating:
1. Sharing and turn taking with a peer-give them a Happy Chappy
2. Asking for more snack using "please" and "thank you" after receiving-give them a few more pieces of snack
3. Student lines up without asking if he/she can be Line Leader, running to be Line Leader and pushing peers out of the way-let him/her be the Line Leader that day.
Celebration: Kim Bearden states, “Celebration is the way that we express our delight for the opportunity to engage with someone or for our success at reaching an understanding.” Sometimes we think celebrations have to be big, but we are reminded to celebrate the little things as well!! List at least 3 small things and the ways that you have celebrated these recently. List at least 3 little things and ways you could start celebrating little victories with your students.
ReplyDelete3 Ways I Have Celebrated Recently
1-A student that was working on an online high school class completed all the quizzes they had skipped - celebrated by giving him a high five and verbal praise.
2-A student who was to graduate two years ago completed graduation requirements a couple of months ago via night school - I organized a small group of teachers and administrators to call and congratulate her.
3-A student that has been absent a lot had started showing up regularly - I celebrated by sending him a "way to go" email and a smile/thumbs up in the hallway.
3 Ways I Could Start Celebrating
1-Celebrating students that complete credit recovery classes - by offering a "way to go" and positive parent call
2-Celebrating academic growth such as improved test scores - sticker and "way to go" note
3-Noticing kind behaviors - acknowledging the behavior and handing out a red ticket - our schools recognition program
Celebrating work and behaviors in small ways show students that we notice their efforts and that they are valued. Small achievements are just as important as the bit achievements - we need to recognize both to encourage more which results in better students and better environments.
Celebrations are important!
ReplyDeleteThree things I have celebrated recently:
1. My granddaughter was recently given an award in her second grade class-we sent her a congratulations card! Her response was, "I like it when you write me letters".
2. My mother recently completed her physical therapy. When I picked her up we went out for an ice cream treat!
3. I recently applied for Medicare to start soon! My husband and I went to a concert and dinner to celebrate.
Things I could do to celebrate the small things with students:
1. I let my middle school students who have reached a goal for the day, pick an appropriate song and those who are so inclined can sing and dance along.
2. Attendance was a concern in my classes. We could have a small treat or free time activity when we have a certain percentage in attendance.
3. When students who are out I'll return to school, we do a little welcome back celebration and let them know we have missed them.
There are always things to celebrate whether that be in the classroom or in life. Doesn't need to be much of a celebration but something to mark the occasion or event.