PAWS-itive Behavior                            Paws Tickets

The whole school learns about and works on using               Students will be praised for using paws-itive behaviors.

paws-itive behaviors such as:                                                           Students also have a chance to receive paws tickets from

Being Respectful                                                                                       an adult in the building when using these behaviors.

Being Responsible                                                                                    The tickets are then placed in a drawing bucket for a chance

Being Safe                                                                                                      to receive a special reward!

Being a Problem Solver                           

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I can…                                                                           Stars & Stickers

   In our classroom, we focus on “I can…” statements.                                        Students will earn stars on their personal chart

For example:                                                                                                                            for positive behaviors.  When students earn a

“I can keep my hands and feet to myself.”                                                                 certain number of stars he/she can choose a 

“I can walk in the hallway.”                                                                                                 sticker to add to their take home (sticker

  The “I can…” statements are focused on paws-itive behaviors.                  collection) folder!

When a new “I can…” statement is introduced to the class,

we will read it together, talk about what it looks/sounds like,

and role play to show we CAN do it!                                                                       Whole Class Celebration

 If a student is having trouble with one of the                                                   The class will work together to reach a goal. 

“I can…” statements throughout the year,                                                           Each student will vote on what they want the

I will communicate that with you so that                                                              celebration to be.  The celebration with the most

we can work together to help your child.                                                              votes wins.  Examples of class celebrations are:

                                                                                                                                                    extra recess, pajama day, bring a stuffed animal                                                                                                        to school, dance party, etc.

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