Positive Behavior Reward System (Pom Poms) Update!

Hello there! 

I am very excited to write about the update with the positive behavior system I have implemented in my 5th grade classroom! 

I have to say that I was a little nervous that the students were not going to like the system and that they would think it was too "childish." With that, I was worried that no one would want to take the responsibility to walk over and place a pom pom in the jar. 

HOWEVER, the students are LOVING IT!! 

The students chose to earn pom poms in the following 3 ways: 

1. Follow directions 

2. Show respect for others 

3. Behave at recess and in the hallways

These 3 ways are behaviors that the students know they need to work on so it made me happy that they are recognizing the behaviors that need improvement. 

The first day I implemented the system the students were on their best behavior during their writer's block. They were focused, on task, and following directions. I rewarded the students by placing two pom poms in each jar. They seemed excited but I wasn't sure. 

The next morning the students did an AWESOME job working quietly while eating their breakfast and working on work in the morning. Therefore, I believe they deserved to earn a pom pom. After telling the students why I believe they should earn one I asked for a volunteer to walk over and place a pom pom in the jar. I was nervous that no one was going to want to. BUT TO MY SURPRISE almost ALL students raised their hands eagerly. I chose one student and he carefully thought about which jar to place it into while the other students watched. From there I knew that this was going to be a successful system. :) 

The students keep asking me on a daily basis things like: 

"Are we on our way to earning a pom pom?" 

"Did we do a good job at recess?" 

"Did we earn a pom pom?" 

They are all so excited to earn a pom pom that they are showing the positive behaviors in order to do so. On top of that, I have noticed the students for the first time quietly and respectfully reminding the other students to listen, follow directions, etc. I am very proud that the students are now taking control in showing positive behaviors and creating a warm and nurturing classroom environment. 

Lastly, the students chose to work towards earning extra recess for 4 days for their large jar. 

We are on our way!!

The first pom poms they earned!!

 The 3 behaviors they chose to show in order to earn pom poms

The most recent picture (4 in small jar, 3 in medium sized-jar, and 2 in large jar) 

The poster that I made for the classroom