This is a little flow chart I kind of threw together one morning last week when I was feeling the need for another tool to help this crew of mine understand the importance of their words and actions and how to monitor them better. I quickly jotted it down before school and then created the poster above in front of the kids. Of course, I spent the rest of the day referring to it as much as I could.
The next day, I created it again while the kids copied it for themselves, so they could have their own version at home. That gave me two copies in my room located in prime places, which I repeatedly returned to as much as possible as a group and privately with certain individuals. A week later and it continues to come up often throughout the day and hopefully will make a difference in life, not just in first grade.
(Side note: One of my sweet parents told me that two of my girls were teaching their young church group how to draw the flow chart onto several valentine hearts that their group would be delivering for Valentine's Day. Now that's what I'm talkin' about.)
Another great idea that's so simple. I'm borrowing! Thanks!!
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Sara, you're welcome. I hope it blesses you and your kids.
DeleteGreat visual to help your young students! So sweet to hear that it is going beyond the walls of your classroom. :)
ReplyDeleteLori, It was very sweet to hear that it meant enough to them that they would share it. I needed that. :)
DeleteYep, I'm borrowing it, too!
ReplyDeleteMy class really needs it this year.
Thank you!
Barb, I hope it helps! :)
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