Below is the discipline structure that I use in my classroom. Keep in mind that all situations are different, so this may vary, but for the most part, I stick pretty strictly to the guidelines below.
Typically the problem is solved after the behavior plan is issued. I consider anything beyond a behavior plan to be extreme. Depending on the infraction, I would either have the child call home or send them to the office. Also, there are times when the friendly reminder is skipped and a strike or behavior plan (or phone call/office visit) will be issued immediately (such as outright defiance, fighting, etc...)
To me, discipline is not all about the negative. I also have quite a few positive incentives for kids to behave including:
- First Warning: Friendly reminder, no consequence
- Subsequent Warnings: Strike on the clipboard, note home in agenda
- 3 strikes in a day: Behavior Plan and loss of privilege
Typically the problem is solved after the behavior plan is issued. I consider anything beyond a behavior plan to be extreme. Depending on the infraction, I would either have the child call home or send them to the office. Also, there are times when the friendly reminder is skipped and a strike or behavior plan (or phone call/office visit) will be issued immediately (such as outright defiance, fighting, etc...)
To me, discipline is not all about the negative. I also have quite a few positive incentives for kids to behave including: