tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224687535711669464.post7376728340921683175..comments2024-03-28T15:57:11.660-04:00Comments on Teaching in Progress: Walking Laps and Silent LunchNikki Sabistonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16310276917191243216noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224687535711669464.post-79551216023757488682017-01-08T09:18:15.900-05:002017-01-08T09:18:15.900-05:00I teach in a full Title 1 school with about 70% fr...I teach in a full Title 1 school with about 70% free lunch, very high transiency rate, around 65% African American, 30% Hispanic. Nikki Sabistonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16310276917191243216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224687535711669464.post-36810879736094268262017-01-08T01:49:18.646-05:002017-01-08T01:49:18.646-05:00Hi, Just stumbled upon your blog. I was just curio...Hi, Just stumbled upon your blog. I was just curious about the demographics of the students you work with?KellyOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05902599706068441713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224687535711669464.post-82605422839422937502016-12-30T12:26:42.813-05:002016-12-30T12:26:42.813-05:00That child is one who needs additional interventio...That child is one who needs additional interventions beyond the normal classroom management. He needs specific, and probably outside, intervention. But, that kid probably needs reces more than anyone. And honestly, missing recess won't change his behavior anyway so let him run and move and play. He likely is already ostracized by his peers for his behavior and not letting him have any free play with will make it worse. <br />You might have to shadow him to keep him and the others safe, or maybe set specific play perameters and spaces for him. I have done that for a few kids so they could play but not create havoc.Nikki Sabistonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16310276917191243216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224687535711669464.post-928422116401968542016-12-29T16:14:03.187-05:002016-12-29T16:14:03.187-05:00What if there is a child who is daily doing harm t...What if there is a child who is daily doing harm to other children in the class in preschool? Either hitting or spitting or laughing at other kids? Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14422773605049082062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224687535711669464.post-83592527318863089262016-10-12T10:56:26.207-04:002016-10-12T10:56:26.207-04:00This makes me so sad because my school has just st...This makes me so sad because my school has just started using exercise as punishment! If students don't finish their work, they have to run. If they act out, they have to run. If they are disrespectful, they have to run. As if somehow running is the cure to all school issues!! I am so sad that the students at my school are being taught the exercise is punishment. Sad Teacherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12564291913649955992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224687535711669464.post-73408658116262536822016-10-02T21:03:31.280-04:002016-10-02T21:03:31.280-04:00I like your positivity and they way you strategica...I like your positivity and they way you strategically go after antecedents to stop a behavior. I think the laps assigned in the way above is taking something that could potentially be helpful way too far. Recess is a great place for a reflective lap or two as long as it doesn't swallow up the entire recess, nor be allowed to carry over to the following day. However, in some cases, this type of Tier I consequence has some merit when it is used in place of a consequence that causes the teacher and/or student to lose instructional minutes writing a referral and sitting it out in the office. When paired with a class-wide reward system for positive behavior, it is an unfortunate but necessary part of the system. I am interested in hearing your further thoughts.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224687535711669464.post-49407390749251657942016-10-02T21:02:12.289-04:002016-10-02T21:02:12.289-04:00I like your positivity and they way you strategica...I like your positivity and they way you strategically go after antecedents to stop a behavior. I think the laps assigned in the way above is taking something that could potentially be helpful way too far. Recess is a great place for a reflective lap or two as long as it doesn't swallow up the entire recess, nor be allowed to carry over to the following day. However, in some cases, this type of Tier I consequence has some merit when it is used in place of a consequence that causes the teacher and/or student to lose instructional minutes writing a referral and sitting it out in the office. When paired with a class-wide reward system for positive behavior, it is an unfortunate but necessary part of the system. I am interested in hearing your further thoughts.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224687535711669464.post-73843758469836040882016-08-14T18:45:34.867-04:002016-08-14T18:45:34.867-04:00Silent lunch TOTALLY works in high school. Our ta...Silent lunch TOTALLY works in high school. Our tardy rate went down 75% by assigning lunch detention as a consequence.ferfer72https://www.blogger.com/profile/14786681631324727417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224687535711669464.post-22093173313681509512016-08-14T10:25:41.385-04:002016-08-14T10:25:41.385-04:00Oh how I wish all teachers were like you! Some of ...Oh how I wish all teachers were like you! Some of the kids act out because of home environment and feel like outcasts at school. Then to have them walk laps alone, sit alone, etc, must make them feel even more outcasts and labeled. Genuinely caring about kids and determining the 'why'behind the behavior is the only logical, compassionate way to handle discipline..Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03703397062067462045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224687535711669464.post-69480245740757640722016-08-14T10:24:46.413-04:002016-08-14T10:24:46.413-04:00Oh how I wish all teachers were like you! Some of ...Oh how I wish all teachers were like you! Some of the kids act out because of home environment and feel like outcasts at school. Then to have them walk laps alone, sit alone, etc, must make them feel even more outcasts and labeled. Genuinely caring about kids and determining the 'why'behind the behavior is the only logical, compassionate way to handle discipline..Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03703397062067462045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224687535711669464.post-20118133267925317502016-07-09T09:45:11.160-04:002016-07-09T09:45:11.160-04:00Tammy that reminds that maybe I should pick up my ...Tammy that reminds that maybe I should pick up my love and logic book again this summer. Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01827551372118044269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224687535711669464.post-58689719395640311352015-07-20T19:55:02.815-04:002015-07-20T19:55:02.815-04:00I hope I remember to share this post the day after...I hope I remember to share this post the day after Halloween this year.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09177910640088281067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224687535711669464.post-86149799186022285952014-08-11T22:46:48.545-04:002014-08-11T22:46:48.545-04:00Do there always have to be consequences? If it be...Do there always have to be consequences? If it becomes a pattern for a certain student, I would try to figure out why and help him overcome that instead of punishing the forgetfulness. Nikki Sabistonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16310276917191243216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224687535711669464.post-76241903521713388212014-08-10T18:43:54.226-04:002014-08-10T18:43:54.226-04:00So...what's the logical and loving consequence...So...what's the logical and loving consequence for not being prepared for school? (no planner or pencil) Nonimaushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02807871267867704068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224687535711669464.post-71604463975126131452014-07-21T12:22:42.631-04:002014-07-21T12:22:42.631-04:00I am so very glad that I stumbled upon your blog. ...I am so very glad that I stumbled upon your blog. I am going into my first year of teaching and your words are touching my heart. As a 40 year old mother of 2 teenage superheroes, I am a fan of natural consequences and second chances. No one is perfect and I would like to see more adults remember that these Littles are not finished yet. I want to be their cheerleader and guide, rather than their warden. chickenmonkeymomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12136922680960953669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224687535711669464.post-15062963212531744992014-06-17T20:20:27.408-04:002014-06-17T20:20:27.408-04:00LOVE this Blog and especially this post! Thank yo...LOVE this Blog and especially this post! Thank you!ilovekindergarten (Angie)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10842023213355525811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224687535711669464.post-15187930905708899562014-04-16T22:30:56.872-04:002014-04-16T22:30:56.872-04:00I realize this is an old post, but I came across i...I realize this is an old post, but I came across it while doing a google search about silent lunches. I wish more teachers were like you!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08900208648907036190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224687535711669464.post-13984584700500512912013-09-02T23:12:41.182-04:002013-09-02T23:12:41.182-04:00Awww! I'm glad it helped!
Wishing you a beauti...Awww! I'm glad it helped!<br />Wishing you a beautiful week:)Nikki Sabistonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16310276917191243216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224687535711669464.post-90478250506706420882013-09-02T22:03:07.380-04:002013-09-02T22:03:07.380-04:00Ugg! Class punishment!
How can kids learn when t...Ugg! Class punishment! <br />How can kids learn when they are afraid!?Nikki Sabistonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16310276917191243216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224687535711669464.post-49107315767652077972013-09-02T22:01:21.418-04:002013-09-02T22:01:21.418-04:00Yes, May does kind of get to us all, doesn't i...Yes, May does kind of get to us all, doesn't it:) And we won't even talk about June!<br />Nikki Sabistonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16310276917191243216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224687535711669464.post-39672614936841309552013-09-02T21:59:19.006-04:002013-09-02T21:59:19.006-04:00Love it! Thanks for sharing that - I think I will...Love it! Thanks for sharing that - I think I will throw that into my bag of tricks:)Nikki Sabistonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16310276917191243216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224687535711669464.post-20075835142693688342013-09-02T21:58:12.690-04:002013-09-02T21:58:12.690-04:00She really is a hot mess. She gets completely ben...She really is a hot mess. She gets completely bent out of shape when kids don't do what she wants but she never taught the routines and procedures in the first place. And we had to go through it twice because my middle son came right behind his older brother!<br />I feel sorry for her because I am certain that most days are very stressful for her.Nikki Sabistonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16310276917191243216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224687535711669464.post-36493393962512650242013-09-02T21:55:02.810-04:002013-09-02T21:55:02.810-04:00I use (modified)WBT rules, too, and I typically do...I use (modified)WBT rules, too, and I typically do not give consequences for breaking those rules. I redirect and move on.<br />If kids are repeatedly breaking a rule, I try to determine why, and how I can help them follow that rule or procedure before I consider consequences.<br />I have found that regularly not following rules and procedures is usually a symptom of something bigger.<br />But, if after all of that, I am still not getting through to someone, then we'll come up with consequences.<br />So, for 'follow directions quickly' - if I have already redirected repeatedly, and tried to determine why the little friend won't do this, then the consequence might be to be removed from the activity so that those who are following directions can fully participate. Or maybe that friend has to complete the activity later when others have some free time.<br />Nikki Sabistonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16310276917191243216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224687535711669464.post-78327734323602153992013-09-02T21:28:05.984-04:002013-09-02T21:28:05.984-04:00It makes me so sad when teachers do things like th...It makes me so sad when teachers do things like this. A friend of ours has a daughter whose teacher had them run "thinking laps" AS A CLASS when a few students were out of line. Third grade, and she was too scared to even speak. <br /><br /><a href="http://dontlettheteacher.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Don't Let the Teacher Stay Up Late</a><br /><a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/5294787/dont-let-the-teacher-stay-up-late/" rel="nofollow">Follow me on Bloglovin!</a>Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12762275993886922409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224687535711669464.post-83971127204980386182013-09-02T21:01:20.167-04:002013-09-02T21:01:20.167-04:00I agree with Tammy that this sounds a lot like Lov...I agree with Tammy that this sounds a lot like Love and Logic. It's a very good reminder, but I also know that sometimes it's really hard to find an appropriate consequence -especially off the cuff on a crazy day in May. Sometimes teachers get desperate when their world crumbles out of control. I think what we need now is a list of "do this" if they "did that"! LOL!<br /><b><i><a href="http://www.lisafrase.com" rel="nofollow">Lisa Frase</a></i></b>Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15414502963878402988noreply@blogger.com