tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7369565567676810137.post809357980420065745..comments2024-02-29T03:44:14.590-08:00Comments on Herding Kats in Kindergarten: Clip Charts AnonymousJennifer K.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15114666136412667718noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7369565567676810137.post-9526475655377153872015-09-10T16:56:53.748-07:002015-09-10T16:56:53.748-07:00LOVE!!!!LOVE!!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06819842709414690074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7369565567676810137.post-8317532034983465252015-08-20T02:08:45.293-07:002015-08-20T02:08:45.293-07:00Thank you for this! I've been seeing those pos...Thank you for this! I've been seeing those posts too, and was second guessing what has worked well for me for years. I completely agree that it's all in how you use it, and where your heart is. <br /><br />My clip chart is a visual reminder for ME to look for those positive behaviors. When Bobby walks in with a scrunched up face, I look for something amazing and get his clip moving up right off the bat, preventing what could have been an awful day. When I make a mistake (I am human!), my clip moves too. My kids see me thinking about my behavior, fixing it, and they forgive me. If they can forgive me for whatever infraction, they know that I will always forgive them for a mistake they make. If your class is positive, the chart will be positive.<br /><br />Deirdre<br /><a href="http://mrsgarciassuperscholars.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Mrs. Garcia's Super Scholars!</a>Deirdre Garciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11961515348678907938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7369565567676810137.post-37869621832061248532015-08-17T07:48:20.912-07:002015-08-17T07:48:20.912-07:00Major props to you for writing this! I can totall...Major props to you for writing this! I can totally relate to the guilt and embarrassment you felt... I've been seeing so many posts about why I should get rid of the clip chart, and I was really second-guessing myself...but you are right...It's about the teacher's heart and the way the system is used that makes all the difference in the world. Thank you for this dynamite post! I'll be sharing. :)<br /><br />-Liz<br /><a href="http://thehappyteachertpt.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">TheHappyTeacher</a>lizChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11601488128567822976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7369565567676810137.post-77102461114147252852015-08-15T14:41:09.403-07:002015-08-15T14:41:09.403-07:00I appreciate your comments. I have been teaching ...I appreciate your comments. I have been teaching for over 20 years and have watched many different behavioral systems hailed as the answer to all of your discipline problems, only to be cursed later on (yes, this happened before social media, blogs, and even the internet!). I have tried different systems but they always seemed to leave out the important concept of, What happens if the child's behavior changes during the course of the day? The Clip Chart has addressed this issue in a very easy manner to implement. Is it the answer to all issues? No! Is it terrible to use? No! Clip Charts are inanimate objects and as such, they do not have the ability to 'do' anything. It is the teacher that makes the difference. Thank you for your comments.Mikihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07492988521548388076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7369565567676810137.post-37259971182913169442015-07-27T19:03:29.262-07:002015-07-27T19:03:29.262-07:00I completely agree with you!! There isn't one ...I completely agree with you!! There isn't one right way and different methods and strategies are what make us unique as teachers!! It all comes down to what method works for this group of students this year. I appreciate your view!! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04285844388302650387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7369565567676810137.post-55486607133920742352015-07-26T15:17:43.988-07:002015-07-26T15:17:43.988-07:00Yes!!! Thank you for your post! :) This is exactly...Yes!!! Thank you for your post! :) This is exactly what I have been thinking this week reading all of the "Down with Clip Charts" social media/blog madness! Meghanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14047137584774550913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7369565567676810137.post-53572022247057894312015-07-24T20:37:25.707-07:002015-07-24T20:37:25.707-07:00This post was a breath of fresh air for me. I'...This post was a breath of fresh air for me. I've been successfully using a clip chart or something similar for 30+ years in my kindergarten class. I agree with the idea that we need to be teaching children LIFE skills, and that includes sometimes having negative consequences for our actions. If I don't show up for work, I'm going to get fired. If I speed, I'm going to get a ticket. Sometimes I feel like we as teachers, parents, adults, are too afraid of children being upset for awhile. I never raise my voice in my class, my kiddos know that I love them, and we have a positive, happy classroom. Thanks again for making me feel less guilty about using the dreaded clip chart.Bonnie B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09530476982029424099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7369565567676810137.post-2330020618909839492015-07-24T15:55:32.480-07:002015-07-24T15:55:32.480-07:00I don't understand why people would care about...I don't understand why people would care about the clip chart? I have used one for 8 years give or take and LOVE IT. The kids love it and the parents love it. I may have to give it up at my new school, but I felt it was better than the stoplight where once a child turns their card they can't 'change" it up no matter what! If at 10 AM a student pulls the yellow card then why bother behaving the rest of the day if that is the best they will get?? I was never critical of that but just didn't like it for my kiddos. I have NEVER had anything but positive comments from others- and some colleagues tried it and went back to their card system. It was what they were used to. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7369565567676810137.post-63831383579757083702015-07-24T09:57:22.329-07:002015-07-24T09:57:22.329-07:00Well said!Well said!Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04728251872671418050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7369565567676810137.post-19201666633804724222015-07-24T08:50:42.371-07:002015-07-24T08:50:42.371-07:00Well said and thank you for your post! Well said and thank you for your post! Andrea McEvoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16311052291472503725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7369565567676810137.post-89656434794347666372015-07-24T05:50:18.379-07:002015-07-24T05:50:18.379-07:00Amen Sister and teach on with your clip chart! It ...Amen Sister and teach on with your clip chart! It starts with the heart and what works for each class. Have an awesome year...guilt free!Cassandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02697020639176330867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7369565567676810137.post-70416685778991600372015-07-23T15:10:22.965-07:002015-07-23T15:10:22.965-07:00I'm like Lori. My name is Laura and I use a cl...I'm like Lori. My name is Laura and I use a clip chart. I've tried without and for my style, it doesn't work. I need my clip chart. And yes, it's all in HOW you use it and your TONE. The teacher is in charge and I have even been guilty in saying some not nice things but that is something else that I strive to work on. Thanks for opening up about this and I plan to share it. <br /><br />Laura<br /><a href="http://www.kinderkraziness.com" rel="nofollow"> Kinder Kraziness </a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09056252732467822848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7369565567676810137.post-91957471673979213422015-07-23T15:07:36.009-07:002015-07-23T15:07:36.009-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Mrs. Saoudhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15779133824420740297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7369565567676810137.post-81958357879118527602015-07-23T14:51:03.614-07:002015-07-23T14:51:03.614-07:00Thank you for posting this!! I was really starting...Thank you for posting this!! I was really starting to feel bullied and was thinking about getting rid of my clip chart even though I don't want to! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17097775710315734216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7369565567676810137.post-48651010809041836082015-07-23T14:41:29.544-07:002015-07-23T14:41:29.544-07:00This post comes from YOUR heart and I love that! I...This post comes from YOUR heart and I love that! I have never used a clip chart and we are not allowed to. If somebody told me I had to, I would but like you said, do it with heart. You do have to use something that works for you. Teachers know that they have to use a variety of teaching methods to reach all of our different learners so why should we expect one plan to work for ALL kiddos...It doesn't and it won't!!! Our kiddos need to know we love them and are there to help them be the best they can be especially through behavior struggles...and you CAN do that with a clip chart too! Thank you for reminding teachers that there are all different ways to manage your classroom and what matters is if you do it with LOVE.<br /><br />Love you friend. :)<br />Heather<br /><i><b><a href="http://heathersfirstgradeheart.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Heather's Heart</a></b></i>Heather's Hearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03275285984118559108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7369565567676810137.post-8727794608571199732015-07-23T14:18:27.118-07:002015-07-23T14:18:27.118-07:00Yes, yes, yes!!! I agree with you 100%! While it&#...Yes, yes, yes!!! I agree with you 100%! While it's important that every teacher find his or her most successful classroom management system, for me a clip chart works wonderfully (when used in conjunction with consistent rewards and consequences). I believe in a providing students with tons of positive reinforcement- but accountability goes two ways. It's important that children understand they need to be accountable for the poor choices they make as well. These are life lessons! :)<br /><br />Thanks for sharing this!<br /><br />Melissa<br /><a href="http://reallifeinfirst.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Real Life in First Grade</a>Melissa Glennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18184344036065372899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7369565567676810137.post-8160581879885964372015-07-23T14:06:49.190-07:002015-07-23T14:06:49.190-07:00I totally agree with everything you wrote! I, too,...I totally agree with everything you wrote! I, too, have been feeling guilty about my clip chart, but it works for me and I KNOW it is because of the way that I use it - with HEART; not with anger or annoyance. <br /><br />The clip chart is not for everyone, of course. When I talk to new teachers, I always tell them to be real and find systems that work for them; not just to follow the herd because that seems to be the thing to do.<br /><br />Thank you for writing this..... We all need to feel free to handle our classroom climate in a way that works for us AND in a way that makes all children feel special and important!<br /><br />CindyKinderkayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12400844490556571548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7369565567676810137.post-9071411739972019402015-07-23T14:06:08.209-07:002015-07-23T14:06:08.209-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Lori Rosenberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07152898068250018045noreply@blogger.com