Teachers- need your help

Jackie&Justin Posted: Dec 07, 2006 07:51 PM

Teachers- need your help

I've been subbing, and it's hard for me to discipline them because I am a sub, I don't know their usual routine and rules and the district where I sub is a difficult one. I was thinking of making up my own set of rules and writing it on the board each morning. What do you think of that? If so, do you have some suggestions for the rules, rewards and consequences? Also, what do you do to get their attention? Sometimes I clap or turn the lights off, but still they are out of control!

Any help would be greatly appreciated girls!!!!!

bridezilla08 Posted: Dec 07, 2006 07:58 PM

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What's their age/grade?

Jackie&Justin Posted: Dec 07, 2006 08:01 PM

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all grades, mostly 1-3

bridezilla08 Posted: Dec 07, 2006 08:05 PM

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Honestly, it's all or nothing. Set rules and enforce them. Reward them based on if they followed your rules (candy, extra free time, etc). Hope this helps!

bridezilla08 Posted: Dec 07, 2006 08:07 PM

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Oh and assigning more homework is definitely a consequence they will not want

jgl Posted: Dec 07, 2006 08:10 PM

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I would let them know inthe beginning what you are going to do to get their attention (clapping and having them copy, lights off-hands of their head, ringing a bell). I would use lots of stickers and praise the students who are doing the right thing.

Let them know that you are going to leave the teacher a note on whoever was not behaving.

be sure to let them know what the consequences are.

jgl Posted: Dec 07, 2006 08:10 PM

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Posted by bridezilla08

Oh and assigning more homework is definitely a consequence they will not want

I'm not really sure you can do that. HW is not suppose to be a consequence.

MattandTricia07 Posted: Dec 07, 2006 08:14 PM

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I would definitely reward students for good behavior by praising them and possibly giving out things, like pencils- I am a no candy type of person- why hype them up on sugar!

Try to remember though that they are going to give you a hard time and they are going to test you, so mean what you say and do what you say! Good luck!!

Jackie&Justin Posted: Dec 07, 2006 08:16 PM

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Posted by MattandTricia07

I would definitely reward students for good behavior by praising them and possibly giving out things, like pencils- I am a no candy type of person- why hype them up on sugar!

Try to remember though that they are going to give you a hard time and they are going to test you, so mean what you say and do what you say! Good luck!!

What are some things I can give out besides food?

pencils
stickers....

kmknatz Posted: Dec 07, 2006 08:17 PM

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Jackie, where did you go for photos in between your church and east wind? I am at a lose, do you recommend anywhere in suffolk county? thanks!!!!

jgl Posted: Dec 07, 2006 08:20 PM

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you can give out pretzels, maybe make a prze bag of things from oriental trading.

Jackie&Justin Posted: Dec 07, 2006 08:20 PM

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Posted by kmknatz

Jackie, where did you go for photos in between your church and east wind? I am at a lose, do you recommend anywhere in suffolk county? thanks!!!!

I actually didn't go anywhere.....we didn't have time....

Let me think, my friend went to cedar beach, there are some nice places in the village of stony brook.....

Ohh I just noticed your getting married in the winter, stony brook is gorgous with all the lights and stuff. What time are you getting married?

kmknatz Posted: Dec 07, 2006 08:23 PM

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hi..we have time between 5pm and 6pm...we want to go somewhere inside...were you able to take pics at the east wind? they keep saying that we have to wait for picture times or something like that?

Jackie&Justin Posted: Dec 07, 2006 08:27 PM

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We just took pictures outside.....hmm the stony brook museum? I don't know if they allow it...

kmknatz Posted: Dec 07, 2006 08:29 PM

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oh, you were a day wedding, lucky you...i have to compete w/ the cold and darkness. I'll look into it, thanks a lot, and congratulations!!! I love the East WInd too!!!

bridezilla08 Posted: Dec 07, 2006 08:30 PM

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Posted by jgl

Posted by bridezilla08

Oh and assigning more homework is definitely a consequence they will not want

I'm not really sure you can do that. HW is not suppose to be a consequence.

No it's not, but having additional homework assigned to do is no picnic. Sorry, but no advice here. I'm a RN. Ask me about health, then I might be a little more helpful.

Jackie&Justin Posted: Dec 07, 2006 08:31 PM

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Posted by kmknatz

oh, you were a day wedding, lucky you...i have to compete w/ the cold and darkness. I'll look into it, thanks a lot, and congratulations!!! I love the East WInd too!!!

I was so lucky cause it was warm in November....

EastWind is so beautiful with the lights all around, I miss it so much!

SummerBride06 Posted: Dec 07, 2006 08:52 PM

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Posted by Jackie&Justin

Posted by MattandTricia07

I would definitely reward students for good behavior by praising them and possibly giving out things, like pencils- I am a no candy type of person- why hype them up on sugar!

Try to remember though that they are going to give you a hard time and they are going to test you, so mean what you say and do what you say! Good luck!!

What are some things I can give out besides food?

pencils
stickers....

NEVER ever give out food!! besides allergies there is a new legislation that was passed and is being enacted that bans it. my district adopted it already.

basically, you need to be tough. don't make up rules and put them on the board. they will ignore them anyway. let them know you mean business.

no, you can't give HW as a consequence.

be tough. that's all there is to it. as you get to know the teachers' routines, you'll learn what they do. but kids know that with subs they can get away with murder. that's why you have to go in there strong. don't buy them with rewards; they'll come to expect them and you'll wind up spending all your $$$.

but food and HW are HUGE no-nos!! you could get in huge trouble with administration

TakingtheLongWay Posted: Dec 07, 2006 08:59 PM

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In college, a professor told us you have to be the strict teacher in the beginning. If you start out strict, you can always relax. However, if you start out sweet, there is no way to turn strict! I use positive reinforcement..ex. I like how Jayna is sitting quietly waiting for directions, I like how Amanda is ready and looking at me...also, I always tell them that good behavior will earn them a reward at the end of the day, if they get three strikes they cannot earn the reward. The reward is always one of three simple games Good Morning Mr. Judge, Scrambled Eggs, or the ever classic 7-up! Good luck and HTH

robinandjoe Posted: Dec 07, 2006 09:12 PM

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I'm a Kindergarten teacher and I agree about not using food or HW...I like the game ideas...and definitely setting your rules up first thing in the morning and start complimenting kids right away who are doing the right thing...the others will come around! Subbing is really hard...I feel for you! Stickers are inexpensive and will work in the younger grades, and I like the idea of rewarding the whole class by spelling out a word on the board....each time you can compliment them, ie. they transitioned really well, are working nicely for a period of time, you can add a letter. then you can give them some extra recess, free time, games at the end of the day if they spell the word. They'll remember you the next time you are in their room, too. HTH