bEST cLASSROOM iDEA oF tHE dAY!

My best classroom idea of the day was...using Class Dojo as a writing process monitor. 

 I created a class in class dojo for all of my writing students.  When they completed a part of the writing process they came up and gave themselves a point.  This point let me know which step they were on in the process and what day they completed that step.  It has been a huge success for me and my monitoring and the students love seeing their points increase with each step.  I do not have rewards attached to this specific class, but that could also be an option for extra motivation.  

What is your best idea of the day...please share?

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bEHAVIOR mANAGEMENT hEAVEN

Behavior management heaven is what I call "Class Dojo" in my classroom.  I have used it for a little over a year and am in love!  It is a great motivator and extremely teacher friendly!  I have compiled a list of how I use Dojo...and I would love to add to the list.  Have you used it please share!!

• -Focus on class management (academic and behavior) 
• -Helps keep students accountable
• -Gives immediate feedback
• -Parent communication
• -Tracks information (days, weeks, months)
• -Can be used many different ways

• Debates
• Group work evaluations
• Behavior plan
• Assigning task +1 by the students who are finished completing something
• Checklist for completed assignment
• Each point stands for a part of the writing process
• Complete and incomplete homework
• Dojo competitions among classes or grade levels

~Dana