FREE MISC. LESSON – “Behavior Plan and Check-In Slip—Behavior Motivation Card with Visual Supports” Recently updated !
by Teacher’s Palette
Kindergarten – 3rd Grade
The problem with most Individual Behavior Plans and Check-In Slips is that they’re either too time consuming to write, or they require the teacher to decide on an average for a student’s behavior for the entire day–so if a student had a terrible morning but a wonderful afternoon, the only way to document it is with something half way between a happy face and a sad one. You won’t have that problem with this behavior card, because the days are divided up into five segments; if you notice great behavior in the morning, you can acknowledge the student by writing a star on their card right away, before it gets forgotten among all the other events of the day. I have found this to be a huge motivator for kids who need extra visual support (e.g., ELLs, and those with autism or ADHD). It eliminates the problem of students deciding to give up after they have slipped up a couple of times, because there is still a chance to redeem themselves later in the day.
More than just a behavior plan, this pocket-sized “Star Card” has three functions, all rolled into one:
1) It provides students with motivation to stay on track during each part of the day (morning, mid-morning, late morning, afternoon, and late afternoon). Cartoon reminders focus on the two most commonly needed target behaviors: keeping hands and feet to oneself, and staying seated and focused until work is finished.
2) It can be used as a check-in slip for parents, with designated space on the back to jot down any concerns or triumphs that you want parents to know more about.
3) It serves as a behavioral record, providing easy-to-scan documentation of behavioral patterns over time, showing which parts of the day/week are most challenging for a given student. This will allow you to easily make data-driven decisions to determine which interventions a student will benefit from the most.
These “Star Cards” are easy to print on 4×6” index cards. (No cutting required)! Positive behavior can be acknowledged either with a handwritten star (the fastest method), or with stickers. (The card is designed to work perfectly with Janyun’s pack of colorful happy-faced star stickers, which are 10mm/.4 inch). Negative behavior can be left blank, or you can write a quick explanation (e.g., “running across room”) in the square. Students will be excited to try for a “5-Star Day,” and even more excited to see if they can earn a “25-Star Week.” I recommend letting the pride of their accomplishment be its own reward, but teachers or parents might choose to reward an especially good week with their own token of recognition.
[Please Note: Most inkjet printers will allow for printing on 4×6 index cards via their rear feed tray, but you might want to double check that your printer can do this first].
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