As a teacher it is important to combine strong classroom management tactics with systems that engage students in learning. Whether you use tactics from Teach Like a Champion, Love and Logic, PBIS, or another approach, it is important to create a consistent system for feedback and progress monitoring. Classroom management tactics help you steer your class. A points program gets your students excited about the destination.
Classroom management tactics help you steer your class. A points program gets your students excited about the destination.
The basic idea of a points system is simple: reinforce positive student choices by awarding points. Optionally, you can take away points for negative choices. As students earn points, you can connect their hard work to different opportunities and rewards. Rewards need to be age appropriate and meaningful to students, and the possibilities are endless. Great rewards don’t need to cost any money, either.
Unfortunately, creating a points system from scratch can be overwhelming. There are a million ways to go, from stars on the board to paper “bucks,” to a centralized spreadsheet system.
You don’t have to reinvent the wheel!
Token economies and positive behavior systems are at least decades old, and we wouldn’t be surprised if archaeologists find proof that our ancestors used berries to reinforce positive behavior! With so many teachers who have created rewards systems, it doesn’t make sense to reinvent the wheel.
What is a points system?
A points system provides a backbone to your classroom management, reinforcing behavioral skills in a way that’s engaging and meaningful for your students. In this ebook, you will learn the basics of creating an effective points system in your classroom. Plus, you will learn how to implement LiveSchool, a free behavior management app for your smartphone, tablet, PC, and smartboard!
