Bringing FUN back into the classroom

So why not make the process FUN? 

Inspired by a conference breakout session on pairing learning with fun, our program has begun a shift towards adding more elements of fun into individual assignments, group projects, and in-class activities. 

Presentations on Behavior Management were the first assignment to undergo this transition. Designed by groups of students in the program, these PowerPoint presentations were initially set to be shared with the class in a traditional presentation-style manner. Instead, the groups were asked to recite the information they had compiled to the tune of a classic nursery rhyme and then perform their creation to the class. Prepare to experience both learning and joy simultaneously as you hear about the elements of Behavior Management to one of your favorite childhood songs. 

Behavior Management in the Elementary School Setting

(To the tune of John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmidt) 

Learning behavior management

You can do it too

Whenever kids blow out

The teachers always shout

“Counselors come and help me out!”

Da da da da……

Learning behavior management

Here are some skills for you

Use calm down strategies

And consistency

We’ll help get you in your upstairs brai

Da da da da……

Learning behavior management

Clear expectations help

Use positive reinforcement

And give your brain a break

That’s all we have for you!

Da da da da…..

Behavior Management in the Middle School Setting

(To the tune of Old McDonald had a Farm) 

(Chorus)

At our school we have some students 

Every single day 

And these students need our help 

Every single day 

With an absence here 

And a tardy there 

Fail a test 

Start a fight 

Something is not going right 

(Chorus) 

With a write up here 

And some attention there 

Here a glow 

There a grow 

Reinforcement shows we care 

(Chorus) 

With a call out here 

And a call back there 

Hear a rule 

Use a tool 

Knowing rules, at our school 

(Chorus)

With a pride card here 

And a kind word there 

 Here a deed 

There a praise 

Three of these for every glare 

Chorus (final time) 

Behavior Management in the High School Setting

(To the tune of The Itsy Bitsy Spider) 

Behavior management

Is important in our schools

Focus on solutions

Cause we are really cool

We find the roots of problems

And focus on kids strengths

Because praise and encouragement 

can go to any length

The cranky-wanky student

Came into school today

Yelled at the teacher

And then got sent away

Talked to the counselor

And cleared up his brain

Then the not-so cranky student

Went back to class again

Students get distracted

And interrupt the class

Well-timed interventions

Will help them stay on task

Allow them to get up

And praise the proper way

This way students can now focus

And they can learn all day

These are examples of

support that we provide

Counselors, teachers, students

Are all on the same side

We advocate, collaborate, 

and stay consistent, too

So that students are successful

And school is not a zoo