Our school is a PBIS school. We have our school-wide "Be's". Our district agreed on "Be Respectful. Be Responsible. Be Prepared. Be Your Best.
Not only are we a PBIS school, but we also have a full-time social worker on staff. She comes to each classroom for 20 minutes each week to teach Second Steps. Second Steps is a program that teaches character traits and anti-bullying.
In my kindergarten classroom, my students recite the Pledge of Respect each day. Students cross their arms across their chest and say it allowed. There are even a few of students who close their eyes. I told them this is acceptable, as they are reflecting on their words.
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Do you allow your students to choose one little word? As teachers, we should also think about the new year ahead.
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Have you chosen your one little word for 2016? You still have time... Here are a few that came to my mind...
Happy 2016!
Endless Possibilities,