Today we started our Star Behaviour program in kindergarten. It is a
system that serves as a reminder for students to follow all of the
(strange and new) rules that come along with starting school. It has built-in consequences and incentives
and it's my favourite way to manage twenty energetic 4- and 5-year olds
who are getting used to raising their hands, changing into indoor
shoes, and asking to use the bathroom. This year I have added a punch
card as a way to communicate with parents about how their child's days
are going, and as a way to reward students who make an effort to follow
classroom expectations. After seven days on the star, your child will
get to pick a ticket which will give them a prize like staying in at
recess with a friend, eating their snack at the teacher's desk, or
wearing a costume to school. Track your child's school behaviour by asking them, "Did you stay on the star today?"
We also prepared for our Dot Day tomorrow by watching the following video. Tomorrow we will read it in French and do all sorts of fun activities to celebrate the powerful message.
Lastly, check out this song that we have been singing in class and ask your child to perform it for you. Be
careful, though. It's very catchy! I guarantee you'll be humming it
all day tomorrow.
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