Character Counts in First Grade!

Character Counts!

We have a new classroom behavior program called “Character Counts in First Grade.” Today is our 70^th day of school and we have had plenty of days to practice following rules and exhibiting good character. The program will focus not only on negative behaviors but on positive as well. It is so important that kids “get caught being good!” Each child will have a smiley and frown face envelope on a bulletin board. For each smiley (positive) and frown (negative) behavior students will have slips put in.

Smiley:

When students have 10 green slips in their envelope they will receive a positive reward.

Positive behaviors include behaviors that show good character such as: helping someone, saying kind words, being a respectful listener, following directions, walking quietly in line, etc.

The pillars of character are trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship.

Rewards include: staying in the classroom for free time during recess, being Mrs. Carlson's special helper, candy, stickers, computer time, etc.

Frown:

Students will get one red slip for a warning, because everyone deserves a reminder.

If they get 2 red slips they will miss 5 minutes from recess.

If they get 3 red slips they will miss 10 minutes from recess.

If they get 4 red slips they will miss the whole recess.

If they get more than 4 slips they will visit Mrs. Davis or Mrs. Bleam to talk about making decisions showing good character.

Frown behaviors include behaviors that do not follow the pillars of character including, but not limited to: being disrespectful to others, not following directions, being a disrespectful listener, etc.