Happy Monday friends! For today’s classroom management Monday I am going to be talking a little bit about PBIS. It is something that I think every school should have and implement because when done well, it can really do great things for your school. So, what is it? PBIS stands for Positive […]

Here are six reasons I think PBIS is a terrible idea, and what I say about PBIS applies to all similar programs. I'm an equal opportunity hater.

Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) is a hot topic in schools! This set of 11 posters is an affordable and engaging way to get your message across. This poster package is perfect for any school. Printed on high-quality, heavy cardstock with a protective UV coating or on high-quality, peel and stick, non-permanent vinyl.

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PBIS programs will make your teachers’ jobs easier but it helps students the most. Get teacher buy-in to make your schoolwide PBIS a success!

Implementing PBIS in your school could lead to an increase in positive behavior and productivity among your students.

Use this tiger mascot clipart to teach positive behavior in your elementary school. Designed to support PBIS programs.

A PBIS initiative can do all of these things for your school, but it takes commitment and effort. In order for your staff and students to get the full benefits of PBIS, your initiative must include these crucial components.

My school has recently adopted the Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports framework (PBIS). The baseline of this framwork is that through continual teaching, constant monitoring, immediate praises, rewards and feedback, and a combined effort from the whole school, not just individual teachers/ staff, the amount of unnecessary discipline referrals will decrease. It's all about promoting a climate of postive reinforcements. The PBIS framework offers a more proactive approach to discipline. I made these six posters to go along with our school- wide rules. I'm no expert on PBIS, and I am still learning a lot about this framework since we are still in the early implementation stages, but I will say that I love how everyone is on the same page and how consistent my school is with this implementation- it just makes things smoother on my end. And anything that makes my day go smoother, or my life for that matter- I'm totally for it! :)

PBIS best practices can help administrators, teachers, students & parents to work together to encourage academic, social & emotional growth.

If your school wants a school wide PBIS incentive, here are some ideas for what to do! Reward students with this easy, fun, and cheap incentive.

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A list of more than 350 PBIS Incentives for your students!

Incentives aren't just for kids. When teachers are happy and meeting goals, so are their students. Your PBIS program needs to teacher rewards to get there.

This is everything your school needs to implement a successful PBIS (Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports) plan! (Tried and true!) Our school follows the "Three R's": Respectful, Ready, and Responsible! Included: 27-page Editable PowerPoint to Explain Plan to Staff and Parents Editable Parent Letter Explaining PBIS Matrix (explaining all expectations in each given area of the school) 6-page Bullying versus Peer Conflict PowerPoint (For students) Bullying vs. Peer Conflict Poster Tattling vs. Reporting Poster Lower El Think Sheet Lower El Think Sheet Home Link (requires parent signature) Upper El Think Sheet Upper El Think Sheet Home Link (requires parent signature) School Posters: (NOW EDITABLE!) "We Are... Ready, Responsible, and Respectful" Bathroom Expectations Hallway Expectations Cafeteria Expectations Classroom Expectations Bus Expectations Recess Expectations Assembly Expectations Click "preview" to see all that is included! Thanks for looking! Questions or something you'd like to see? Just message me!

Use these rules posters to satisfy the PBIS requirement of posting positive behavior expectations in 8 of 10 areas throughout your school. Ten different posters covers virtually every area of your school. Custom designed posters are also available to meet your school’s needs. Every poster is customized with the rules from your school’s PBIS program, and with your mascot. These…Read more →

PBIS seeks to reduce or eliminate poor behavior schoolwide through the encouragement of positive behaviors. Creating an improved school climate.

PBIS in the Classroom PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports) has become an important part of school wide behavior and expectations for students. My experience shows that many teachers struggle to incorporate PBIS expectations into their classrooms. In this blog post I provide an overview of PBIS and discuss how to implement the aspects into your practice. I believe that PBIS is a great way to reframe punishments and consequences into positive approaches that enable students to be successful. There are three tiers of PBIS. Tier 1 is for everyone in the classroom and usually works for about 80% of the students. Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions are put into place when students have trouble following expectations. The tips below focus on PBIS for Tier 1 students. This is where you start with all of your students. 1- Create clear and positive expectations. Students should understand what the expectation is for them to do in the classroom, instead of not to do. For example, “Raise your hand to talk” instead of “Do not shout out”. Also, do not create too many expectations in the classrooms. You want students to easily be able to remember the expectations. 2- Create routines in the classroom. Teach and model the routines in the classroom for your students. You could have students model the proper way to do the routine. Continue to reteach and model the routines multiple times before you expect that students will know exactly what you would like them to do. 3- Review the expectations and routines often. At the beginning of the year spend a lot of time teaching and reviewing expectations and routines with your students. After the beginning of the year, take time to reteach routines and expectations at least one month. This is an important thing to do even if you think your students are doing well with routines. This is where teachers usually struggle because they feel students should already know the expectations and routines. 4- Have the expectations posted. Post the expectations for behavior in the classroom. This way when a student is not following an expectation you can point to the classroom expectations and review them with the student. Some students will need reviewing of the expectations often. 5- Be consistent with your expectations and routines. Whatever expectations and routines you set up with your students be consistent. Practice the same expectations and routines with students. If students are not following the routines and expectations be clear with students about that and go back to review them. In my experience parents often think that when schools go to a PBIS approach that means there are no longer consequences for not following expectations and routines. However, that is not true. Within a PBIS approach consequences look different and avoid any type of public humiliation (which could be putting a kids name on the board, moving colors in front of the class, or yelling at students in front of everyone). Students who do not follow Tier 1 PBIS may need additional consequences or their own behavior plan that you set up with the parent and student. There are many great resources with ideas of how to help students who struggle following expectations and routines. A great place for resources and ideas is PBIS world. Check it out below! http://www.pbisworld.com/

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As the school year comes to a close, I can't help but to start thinking about next year. I love to reflect on what went well over the year, but also about what I can do to improve. Here are some of my favorite tips that are super easy to implement to create a more positive classroom climate! This one sounds so simple, but I find it is one of the first things I neglect to do when things get busy... and it makes a HUGE difference! I won't go into the nitty gritty researched details, but trust me on this one. Greeting your students at the door with eye contact and a smile goes a long way to improve on-task behaviors in your classroom! *And by praise, I mean targeted, positive feedback for observable prosocial behaviors. But that wouldn't fit.  I worked as an intervention specialist for students labeled emotionally disturbed for 6 years and in a separate facility for juvenile delinquents for 2 years. In other words, I've seen some great examples of inappropriate behaviors. Haha! It also gave me a lot of opportunities to practice different strategies. Complimenting students that are exhibiting positive behaviors is one of my favorite strategies ever. It works like this: Give a compliment to a student that is demonstrating the positive behaviors you would like to see rather than directly calling out the one that is misbehaving. "Thanks for raising your hand and waiting quietly for me to call on you, Stephen. It really helps our class stay focused and on-task." Why? Kids get attention when you call them out, and sometimes that inadvertently increases the unwanted behavior. Kids can also get defensive when you call them out, which means you are opening yourself up to getting into a power struggle. When I compliment kids that are on-task, 9 times out of 10, the kids that are misbehaving will take the hint and correct their behavior pretty quickly. That means 9 times out of 10, I can correct misbehaviors in my classroom without ever focusing on the negative. I like those odds! "Elise, thank you for using your materials properly. I can't wait to read what you are writing!" Sometimes we can get so focused on the academics that we forget to stop and give praise for great behavioral choices. In times like those, I like to use little positive sticky notes or compliment cards. If you would like to try giving compliment cards to your students, you can download them for FREE here... or click on the picture below. They also work perfectly when paired with my 40 Classroom Reward Coupons! I truly believe that success motivates even the most difficult child. So why are some kids so difficult to motivate? In many cases, it is because those children haven't experienced much success first hand. They get comfortable with failure because it's what they know best. What an amazing gift we can give to each child by dedicating ourselves to fostering his or her success! I don't mean that every child should get a prize they don't deserve. That would defeat the purpose. I believe that rewards, compliments, and praise all need to be GENUINE. But I DO believe that every child... even the most severely behaviorally disturbed child... does at least one thing right per day. In fact, they probably do a lot more than one thing right if we would just take the time to notice it! Pop quiz... what is this kid doing RIGHT? You guessed it! He has his materials out. Woohoo! So, the next time you're having an awful day and the kids are on your last nerve, take a couple extra deep breaths... repeat the mantra SUCCESS MOTIVATES... and ask yourself... How can I help ALL* students in my class be successful today? *Yes, even THAT one. You know who I'm talking about. And then go on with your bad self and DO IT! Because at the end of the day, we want ourselves and our kids to be all smiles.

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Learn conflict resolution strategies for kids in 4th grade with my anecdote. I used these techniques when some friends had hurt feelings and you can use these tips with your elementary students too. Click to read on Shut the Door and Teach.

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This captivating and informative Attendance Poster is designed to highlight the importance of regular attendance for students. With its striking visuals and compelling message, it serves as a powerful reminder of the direct correlation between attendance and academic success. The poster emphasizes that every day counts and encourages students to prioritize their education by showing up consistently. Displayed prominently in classrooms, hallways, or student gathering areas, this poster acts as a visual motivator, inspiring students to maintain excellent attendance records. Printed on high-quality, heavy cardstock with a protective UV coating or on high-quality, peel and stick, non-permanent vinyl.

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