So, I was curious to see how the kids would do when we returned from spring break on the reflection logs. Amazingly, they continued right along with the schedule. I am stunned to see that they returned from break and continued working. I think the reflection logs are making them think twice about what they are doing, especially when I remind them about it before we begin certain tasks.
I will say though, there are one or two students who it doesnt seem to be working for. They realize they are not making good choices, circle the appropriate level, and write in the notes section what they did wrong (yes they actually know too)... but yet, continue to make a poor choice. However, a few good things came out from our last goal setting activity. One of the students always seemed to give himself the lowest Garfield during centers time. Which, is great that he is realizing he is making poor choices (because he was)... but what made it even better was the goal he set for himself. When we met to discuss his goal, he said "Mrs. Wolery, I always get in trouble in centers because Noah turns around and talks to me, I don't think I should sit next to him any more." So, Monday and Tuesday, during centers, I reminded him of his goal and he chose to sit at another table during centers... and guess what... HAPPY GARFIELDS! So I guess, for some students, this self reflection time works, and for others, it doesnt... but hey, one success, is still a success... right???
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I guess that is true about anything. Things will never work 100% for everyone but it should not stop us for trying. Plus look at some of the little successes along the way! Could you partner your chronic misbehaviors with other more reponsibile kids to help them monitor their actions? Could you work on smaller intervals of stickers for those who can't seem to keep it together for the whole period and then build up to a whole period? Just some thougths about adapting this.
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