I was in a school that required the clip chart...I made it a positive thing because I had more ways to "go up" than to go down. My goal was to tell a child to "clip up" (positive) 4 more times than clipping down. I used it as a reminder to myself to notice the good in my classroom. I always searched for reasons to help that struggling student to "clip up". I found that I didn't need it very long. I was always looking for good and my students rose to the occasion. I had way less behavior problems...basically you are right! Ha ha when I looked for positive things I found it. We need to be loving these babies and looking for the good. Keep spreading your good!
I became a behavior specialist for this very reason. No student wants to be difficult by nature. I want to get to the root of why my babies are hurting and misbehaving. Love this!! Love You! 😘
Thank you so much for your positivity and providing this positive solution to encouraging kiddos to make great choices. I love this! This system is an answer to prayer...thank you Miss May!
I use your chart and this year started writing messages on the back of their card about an area in which they’ve really grown or something I love about them. They love it and it’s a great way for them to see the progress they’ve made throughout the year! For example: “So proud of you! You are such a helpful friend and a hard worker.”
Ms. May, your videos are gift to me. God is using you to give me hope. I have been teaching for over 20 years and the last two months have been the most chaotic and frustrating in my career. Until I started watching your videos, I began to develop symptoms of physical and emotional burnout. Still not out of the weeds yet, but there is light.
This career path can feel chaotic and very frustrating at times. However, I find the joy in it and realize my purpose. These kids need us. Praying it gets better for you. ((Hugs))
I thank God for teachers like you. My mom moved away when I was just 7 years old and I came to school everyday angry at the world. Some kids do not understand how to process and express their emotions. In my family we were always told to "stay in a child's place." I missed my mom at first and when I realized she was not coming back I grew angry. You understand Maslow's hierarchy of needs and that is so important.
My daughter had clip charts in Kindergarten. My daughter was diagnosed with severe anxiety and a communication disorder. She constantly had her clip moved up and she was so discouraged with school. She said she could never do anything right and was always crying. The clip chart is horrible! I took her out school and home schooled because of it. She is in first grade now and in a different school that doesn't do clip charts. She loves it and she is excelling academically.
@@OneFABTeacher it is absolutely horrible! So thankful this teacher realized how ridiculous it is. Public Shaming these young children . My son who was diagnosed severe ADHD inattentive w autistic tenancies in 1 grade started to get called horrible names bc he was that child that was always clipping down bc he cldnt stop making noises. One child got took into Foster Care bc his mom was beating him with an extension cord when he clipped down.. Most the parents at pickup will pause on the phone just enough to ask what color the child was on.. then go BK tlkn on the phone.. hardly any parents told their kids good afternoon, I love you I missed you all day.. How was your day? It was usually what color? Ohhh really you getting it when you get home.. We punishing kids for misbehaving, or really usually it's just them acting their age and we expect them to act older than we do at our
I tried to tell my principal during a staff training and most the 1st grade teacher was furious abt it.. one teacher said I disagree they need to be held accountable. Until a child was beat with an extension cord and taken by cps. She cldnt even look at me bc i cldnt control smdh
Miss May, thank you SO much for this video. You and I have a very similar classroom management philosophy, so your practical tips fit in very well for me! I was that student who rarely got into trouble, and when I had to "flip my card" (a similar system to the clip charts), I would be inconsolable for the rest of the day, which definitely disrupted my learning. I've talked with people about my classroom management philosophy, and sometimes they'll say, "Oh, but you're coddling the kids too much, they need to be prepared for the real world." First of all, what real world are you talking about? Does your boss publicly punish you? If so, maybe you should change jobs! Secondly, children are children, they're still figuring out the world! I don't think I should punish them (especially publicly) for every single little mistake they make. Thirdly, I feel like one of the most important aspects of my job is to be a great model for the students. I want to model how to be a good and understanding person. If I talk with them about their issues and sympathize with them, then not only does that help them with their short-term problems, but it also gives them the tools to be a truly wonderful adult in the future.
I wish there was a LOVE button. I had downloaded a new clip chart in June that was a little more positive than my previous one. School starts soon and I still have not set it up. 😝 it just didn't feel right and I didn't know why. I really think that my seeing this video is such a God thing. What an answer to prayer. Thank you!!!
Fantastic video! Children need all the positive interaction they can get! They need to feel safe and accomplished in order to learn! For some children, the classroom is the safest place in their lives! Thank you for this video! Blessings!
I love your classroom management videos. You motivate the kids to be the best version of themselves instead of embarrassing them for being "bad". You are such an inspiration. Thanks from a future teacher.
You are an awesome teacher. I am sure this by just now discovering your videoes on Classroom Management (I have watched 11 of 22 so far and can't wait to watch the rest of them),
Hello, Miss May. I am an Elementary Education major and I am in the interning stage. I too fell victim of having to utilize the behavior management chart in the classroom that I was interning in. I had to tell a good model student to flip down and my heart just sank. The student was on the verge of tears and I just ended up letting that student off with a warning. By the end of the day, I felt like the behavior chart was full of negative aspects and that it in return made me feel like a terrible teacher. I no longer feel that way knowing that there is a chart that encourages positive behavior from my students and it also scaffolds their growth mindsets too. So, thank you for this wonderful post!
+Heather T. Hi sunshine! I so feel your pain when it comes to the sadness and negativity this system brings. I appreciate you watching and your feedback. It sounds like you're going to be a fab teacher soon. (( H U G S ))
You seem like such a great teacher. Your Firsties are lucky to have you! (This is coming from someone who knows what a great teacher is - my Mom taught 1st grade until she retired....and she continues to teach me every day even now just by being an incredible Mom!)
One FAB Teacher She really is! I've been incredibly blessed with the 2 most wonderful parents God made! And I'll let you in on something - My parents believed that learning should never cease during the summer break. So I still had "lessons" and even homework during the summers. HATED that back then! But LOVE that they did it now. I always went back to school in the Fall ahead of my peers and having not lost what I'd learned the year before. So many of my peers had to spend the first few weeks trying to remember what we'd already learned. My parents also taught me the love of reading from Day 1. Can't even tell you how much that's helped me through the years!
Hey, I know that knowledge is important so if someone is not knowledgable about the way they can negatively impact a child, they will implement this in their classroom. Too, some see these clip charts all colourful and pretty and also see others using it and think it’s appropriate but when you look deeply you realize that they are not. I’ve heard people say they will not change this in their classroom as others stressed the importance to them of doing so. Not sure what it will take for them to change their ways but I surely will not make that mistake and will guide as many others to not do the same. I heavily agree with your points and more people should see this video because as you would have mentioned, there is more to the students behaviour and sometimes people tend to forget. I LOVE when you emphasised that point and it needs to be something we think about first rather than labeling a student etc. Thanks! Though this video is a couple years ago it will stay relevant1!
I just found you on UA-cam, and am watching ALL of your videos! God made a way for me to teach this upcoming year, and I have the most anxiety about classroom management. I’m so grateful for your information, experience, and advice!
I remember these while in school and they were terrible my 5th grade teacher had one of these behavior card charts but took it down after a week now I know why she did thank u for this
Well said! Thank you for sharing your thoughts, honesty, and insight. You totally get that "outing" our kiddos does not equate to "teaching" them. You get it. And I love you for it. God bless your school year my friend. Happy school~ ♡
i LOVE this idea!!!I'm about to start my very first official teaching position and it begins in January 2019!! I literally went from, OMG I am so excited about this opportunity, to, omg, what do I do next???? I have binged watched your videos for 3 days now. You are such a blessing to many of us out here. Thanks so much. I will probably post an update or find you somehow to show you how i have used this and many of your other ideas this year. Kisses
I agree whole heartedly with you about clip charts!! I'm so glad another teacher is saying this out loud!! I thought I was alone!! I long term and daily subbed for years....and HATED the clip charts so much. I vowed to not use them if I ever got my own classroom,,I'm thrilled to finally have my own room this year and will not be using a clip chart. Last year when I had to use one, I had several children who just were heartbroken when they couldn't clip up daily which confirmed my feelings on the clip chart.
You are right on time! Thanks for affirming what you have and agree 100%. I'm using the clip and it is negative, not working and like you say just going along doesn't serve every child. I will be snipping the clip! You are a blessing with every video you do. I am so grateful to have found you and continued success and blessings. You are so amazing!
OMG, I have been watching your videos all afternoon, they are on point:) I go back next week and I am trying to get my mind right and get some tips from great educators like yourself. This will be my 6th year in the classroom and although I feel I do well with Classroom Management, I'm always looking to grow and take it to the next level. Your videos have inspired me to level up, THANK YOU all the way from the Mitten. Keep doing what you're doing. Hugs, Blessings, and Love:)
Thank you so much! The Super Improver Wall is a freebie. Click the link to my store and at the top you will see, free goodies. ((HUGS)) onefabteacher.com/
LOVE! LOVE! LOVE! Love the positivity!! We need to do more of this in our classes. Building up their self esteem, instead of tearing them down. #lovemykids #positivityisreal #24yearsgoingstrong #lovemyjob
Miss May, I am a first time teacher, will be teaching Kindergarten. I cannot express how much I appreciate your tutorials. You are making a big difference in my life which will translate into a difference for my students. Thank you from the bottom of my 💖
My first year teaching last school year and the clip chart was really an epic fail. I really love this idea. I have been researching ideas and I believe I have found it. Thank you
Miss May you are such an amazing teacher!!! I am not a teacher, but I work in elementary schools and I wish more teachers would watch your videos. I share them whenever possible!!! Please keep up the positive work. You are impacting the future and I greatly appreciate it!
i am a speciaist teacher and teach our entire school. I am looking to see how I an make this work when I have 20 different classes! I could keep it for just PK-3 as I think grade 4-5 wouldn't care as much to get stars, etc. I love this!
I have always been allergic to clip walls. It would literally be in my class as a hoax. I really appreciate this approach because it makes so much sense to me. Thank you so very much!
You completely inspired me! I am a 1st year teacher and fell for the behavior chart trap and I thought it worked well but it did have all the negative aspects. I am now using the super improver wall as well as the scoreboard from wbt. It's only been a week but it's been going well. They'll get better at it soon!
Miss May, I couldn't agree with you more!! I've never liked the idea of using a clipchart--however, in my school district we are required to use a clipchart in our room! This past year I tried to find a way to use the chart in conjunction with something else (like class dojo) but I couldn't find a happy medium. :( And I am LOVING the super improver wall!!
Thank you sunshine! It makes me sad that your district requires it. It's a JOKE. Maybe you can introduce the Improver Wall and be the voice for kiddos in your district. I believe in you sunshine! (( H U G S ))
Thank you!! I think I'm going to try out a hybrid of the chart and the improver wall! Since I have to have the chart there then I think I'll just add the super improver on top and focus on cultivating positivity. :)
Hey @SarahhFeddyy I was JUST thinking how I can use this in conjuctionn with ClassDojo as well (my school is a PBIS school and ClassDojo is mandatory)! I was thinking along with the "random" Hey I noticed Hannah sitting on her learning spot and ready to learn...that the students will get a golden star for every 5 or 10 Dojo points that they earn as well. I just printed out the Improvement Wall and I can't wait to introduce it on Monday morning during our Community gathering! If you have any other ways to incorporate Class Dojo please share but I hope what I just typed will work! Have a great school year!
Thanks for this! I remember when I was in elementary school (many, many, MANY moons ago) and having this chart. After all these years, I still remember a particular event with this kid in my class. He was extremely stressed about the cards and one time he and I were whispering and we had to move our cards. He blamed me for it and after getting mad at me and giving me dirty looks, didn't talk to me for the whole week. I remember being completely crushed because he and I were good friends.
You know, I've discovered these charts here on UA-cam from American primary teachers (I've never seen anything like that in France). I was like "Yeah, why not, but that's not for me!" Now, I'm discovering YOUR system and it's really empowering! Just a few tweaks but, yet, it makes a whole difference in our kiddos' heads! :) Weldone!
THANK YOU! I am a third year elementary education student and I have always hated the clip system and never understood why so many teachers did this for their classroom management!
You are so welcome! I believe teachers are scared sometimes to stand up and say when something isn't right. I understand because it can be intimidating. It's a JOKE of a management system. (( H U G S ))
It's just like you said! It's all relationship! ALL OF IT! You'd be surprised how many kids have been labeled problematic, but I end up having minimal issues. It's that combination of love and clear firm expectations. Even my 5h graders just want to hear they are loved. Once they know that, it's amazing how they will change to try to please you. They still mess up, but they try hard. HUGS!
Miss May, I just found your channel and watch it on my lunches as a parapro. I stopped teaching in the classroom full time in 2015 after only three years of full time teaching . I was so burnt out and chasing perfection like you mentioned in your other videos. I am wishing you well because I see that you are in Texas! Can you do a video on tips for being firm in 3-5 grades as a substitute and any tips/hacks. I love subbing because I've been a teacher before and know expectations , but LOVE the peace I have with choosing my schedule and feeling appreciated and valued for being a "great sub" and giving the teachers peace while they are away. However, the talking back and trying me can be difficult. I'd love to get your perspective!
+Caitlin Fuller thank you so much for your kind words. Yes, I can do a video on consequences. That's on my to video list. I know it can be difficult dealing with kids that talk back and that are disrespectful so I have some tips. Keep rockin that sub life! I so appreciate subs. ((Hugs)) and Blessings
This is so great and something I was looking for!!! I agree the clip charts for behavior are very negative. I have been guilty but now I have a positive way!!! Thank you!!!
I can't tell you how many times I have heard kids have said "She already calling my mama so what I'm gone be good for" Some of these kids were in my class or in other teachers class. That mindset really bothered me so I stopped altogether. I allowed my students to move back up which also had backlash at times. SO I am very appreciative for this new positive chart!!!!!!!
I noticed with the clip chart that a lot of kids don't even care when their clips are going down. I feel like this would work because they can feel pride at their behavior and be recognized for that by the class.
I love the idea of the wall. My daughter was scared to make any mistakes in kindergarten because of the card system. Now I have to help her understand that is is okay to make mistakes when learning. It is frustrating because she loved learning now she is scared. Focus on the positive is a better way to build them up
Wow! This is such an awesome way to show my kiddies how positive behavior will pay off! This is the first year that I will be teaching 1st grade and I need to start off in a positive way. Thank you Miss May for your inspiration and including your faith! God will make a way where there seems to be no way! I would appreciate your prayers as I'm starting to freak out about starting on Tuesday (9/5). Thanks again!
WOW! You're going to be FAB! First grade is so much fun. I feel like you see soooo much growth as well. Let me know if you ever need help or have a question. God bless you and your Firsties this school year. ((HUGS)) and Blessings
How did you place your student cards on the wall, so that no one feels left out? I see that the names were randomly placed on the wall. Did you put the top kids at the top of the wall or just random placement.
Totally agree with you! I mentor other teachers and always try to steer them away. I remember my first year my master teacher tried to bully me into using a clip system and I refused! Thank you for this video.
I love using natural consequences in the classroom. I thought about using a clip chart in the classroom, but as I did my research and I felt that it would not work in the classroom especially since it is very visual. As teachers, we are there to provide the most comfortable and motivating environment possible for our students, and we cannot do that if we are hurting their self-esteem. Thank you for keeping it real and may God continue to bless you! 😀
I Luv this Miss May! I agree that the clip chart just makes the student agitated and opens the door for others to start acting out. The older kids need a system like this to bring out more positive behavior. Great video!
+Queen de la Classroom thank you sunshine!! I so agree with you. I truly believe in natural consequences when negative behavior comes up. (( H U G S ))
I won't be starting the year in my classroom yet so until then I'll be subbing. Do you think it would be helpful to use something like this but smaller when subbing? I'm trying to find ways to help encourage positive student behavior as a substitute teacher in middle & high school. Thanks
Thank you! I definitely want to try this next year! I do have a few questions for you. Do you wait until all odd of the students get to the top before you give the specialist prize? Also, what about students who did not quite make it to specialist by the end of the year?
I love your videos. I found you during my classroom management class while earning my bachelor's degree in elementary education. I also used your videos as part of my clinical experience hours during covid-19. Our college accepted video watching instead of going into classrooms. I love how you manage classrooms, how you use positivity in your class to motivate children. I want to ask, can you do a video on children who crave attention positive or negative. These children drain the energy from the teacher. I can not talk to other students, adults or parents or this child is at my hip, tapping my leg, acting out or not using gentle hands just to draw my attention. Help. I appreciate you and all you are blessed to share. Thank you so much. I teach pre-kindergarten while earning my bachelors at age 54.
I absolutely love this!! Your video was right on time! I've never actually used a clipchart in my clasroom. I was just having that conversation today about them being embaressing. I've taught preschool for the past 3 years which is how I've gotten away with not using clipcharts, but this year I'm moving to first grade and knew I needed do find an alternative. I was going to use class dojo and only give points...I don't believe in taking my students points after they've earned them. I'm also not a fan of treasure chests full of cheap trinkets either so I hadn't yet figured out how my students were going to be rewarded. I can't wait to use this method of classroom management in my classroom! Thank you!
Courtney Banks Check out Seusstastic's coupon system on TPT or read about it on her blog. They are AH-MAZING! No need to buy cheap toys for a treasure box when you can reward your students with cool things like lunch bunch and stinky feet. :) Personally I think they're a lot more motivating to kids than getting a pencil or eraser top. Our students deserve to be recognized/praised in front of their peers and I truly believe that coupons do the trick. Best of luck!
Our school has the card pull thing. I have to have it in my room. I'm trying to re-phrase it so that it can be a self check in. "how am I doing today?".
Thank you for sharing your thoughts about the clip chart! I love your idea of the positive chart, nothing negative about it!! I feel very negative when a child has to move their clip down, it almost ruins my day!! thank you for the tips!!
Miss May, I am beginning in a new district teaching 2nd grade (for the first time!) in the fall. I wanted to say thank you for all you videos and sharing your ideas. I’ve been teaching secondary for quite a few years and made my way down to 4th grade last year (long story). Everything you said about the clip chart system was so true! I found that it was not effective on some of my kiddos. Unfortunately, the clip chart was required in my former school. I will be given free reign at my new school. I AM NOT USING the clip chart! Thank you again.
Yay!!!!!! Free reign!!!!! I can’t stand that system. It DOESN’T work. It makes people comfortable because they’re scared to let it go! I appreciate the kindness you have spread on the video. ((Hugs))
I really like that concept and I'm glad that I found your video introducing it to me. I teach preschool children and I had to fight to do my behavior chart a different way this year. I have to continually answer for my choice to not use a treasure box. Now of course I have all this crud that I end up giving out as gifts maybe biweekl or on celebration days. I am definitely going to examine this concept further and modify it so that it is age appropriate and so that it best supports the objectives that I'll have for my class this next school year. Great work, Ms. May.
Too funny!!!!!🤣🤣🤣🤣 love it. So true.....I work at a behavioral school we don't do clip chart. We do zones so I know how many students are feeling throughout the day!
Yes! Yes! Yes! No clip charts! I thought I was the only teacher in the world who thought clip charts were quite awful lol. I was taught to use one in student teaching also. I used it in my own classroom for less than a year because it clearly didn't help the kiddos who couldn't follow my expectations, follow them lol. Thank you for this video! You rock
PREACH THIS!! In 4th grade, I had to flip my card (pretty much the same as clip chart) so I could go to the bathroom. Too many kids went to bathroom during class, so if we wanted to go, the student teacher made us flip our card. I had never flipped my card before, so I tried to not even use the bathroom. I waited until I was literally about to have an accident in class, and finally decided to just flip my card. I cried for almost an hour because I was a good kid and didn’t ever want to flip my card. I was embarrassed and felt like I did something wrong. I’ve always been against clip charts, but every classroom I substitute in has them!! I’m so happy to hear SOMEONE agree with me!
I’m so glad you shared your story. I HATE these systems. It’s nothing but humiliating and punishing. IT DOES’T WORK!!! Lolol I will NEVER support this system. ((Hugs))
Thank you so much for sharing this!! I've never heard of this before. I will be starting this school year off as a long term sub in first grade, so I am tasked with procedures, routines, and behavior management systems. I have been searching for the past 3 weeks for a system other than a clip chart, as I don't see it as appropriate. This sounds like a great system that I will be able to implement easily and faithfully. I wish I could spend the first few weeks in your class to watch you do your magic with your students. They are so fortunate to have you!
Thank you so much! Ever since i started student teaching I always wanted a positive clipchart but didn't know how to make it happen. This is amazing! I started teaching in January and will now start my first full year of teaching, I am implementing a lot of your classroom management ideas. I feel the same way, I want to have a kind and happy classroom! :]
Thank you Miss May for introducing this concept. This video was spot on! The clip chart system is ineffective in my classroom. I noticed a trend among the students. Overall, the same students always seemed to end up on the same colors day after day. I often felt uneasy about the public humiliation the clip chart caused when a student had to lower their clip. I will be using the super improver wall in my classroom this year and I'm SUPER excited 😊 about it! I will say that the clip chart was a tool designed with the thought to help with classroom management, however, it made matters worse. But now that I know better I will do better. I will bring this idea up to my principal and colleagues at our professional development meeting prior to the start of school. Thanks again.
Future teacher here, and I just have to say I love, Love, LOVE this behavior management system! The clip chart sounds like a good idea until you begin to question it logically! All it does it show off who is bad and the embarrassment can be so detrimental to a child! I will definitely try to implement this system or a similar version in my classroom someday!
Chris Biffle was my next door neighbor when he first started the whole brain teaching. My district still uses a lot of the strategies 20 years later. 😍
I love you so much! I’m just starting to teach and I HATE clip charts. I’ve observed five teachers who used them and I’ve always been so upset by the way they’re used. I’ve seen kids clip down and try SO HARD to be good and the teacher just never noticed. I still cry thinking about this one little boy who was just being so good... but his teacher never let him clip back up and he tried to keep a stiff upper lip (because the reason he clipped down in the first place was for pouting!!!)
Awww. you are so sweet! I can't stand those clip charts! They're truly heartbreaking. You talk about knocking some self-esteem down. I appreciate you watching and your feedback. ((HUGS))
Thanks for this video; I was just about to try a clip chart but had some hesitations. How would I implement the super improver chart mid-year? Take out some of the levels?
Thank you for sharing. Sometimes I feel like I'm alone thinking that behavior is COMMUNICATION and not something that requires discipline. Thank you for sharing.
Great video Ms. May! I'm a new subscriber, and I love your channel and your positivity. The last 2 years I've moved away from the color/clip system for several reasons, but haven't quite found something that I really like. This year my team has to all use the color/clip chart, and school started 3 days ago but I haven't used it yet. Monday is supposed to be day 1. After watching your video I'm totally inspired to make a super improver wall over the weekend because one of my goals is to focus more on the positives this year.
+Deanda Marie thank you for watching! The clip system just drives me crazy. It doesn't help misbehaved kids. So many don't realize that love, kindness, and building relationships is key. I pray you have a FAB year! (( HUGS ))
I'm back as of last Monday! We have 3 weeks of training and PDs. Didn't even start prep yet. This is my 2nd year of teaching Kindergarten and I plan to do a lot more work and development in classroom management.
I agree wholeheartedly! I never did a clip chart, but I had a stoplight system years ago. Mine looked JUST LIKE YOURS except there was no top section. It worked similarly and after reflection, I decided that it was a shaming system rather than a management system back then. NO MORE! Only praise and positive reinforcement. I am a firm believer in speaking with the student privately when a situation arises. I also believe in natural consequences. I LOVE Whole Brain Teaching. I use that in my room as well. I've never tried the Super Improver Wall. I have got to get this ready for my classroom! I'm glad I just changed my ink! LOL! My poor laminator...Ha ha! Love and hugs, my friend! You have a golden star on your heart! I actually stopped the video, went to your TpT store, downloaded the file, and am printing as I finish watching! Now I just need to find the perfect spot to post this so everyone can enjoy looking at it! Question - do you laminate the kiddos' name cards?
+GlitterandJams friend your comment made my heart smile. Those systems aren't good for our kids at all!! I truly believe in pulling a kiddo to the side and natural consequences too. Whole brain teaching is awesome!!! I hear ya about the ink and the laminator. I know they just dread beginning of the year! Lolololol do you do instant ink? It's a game changer for saving on ink. Thank you for your support friend!! I haven't laminated in the past but I will this year because I made the cards editable too. So teachers can type in the kiddos a names. Love ya sunshine! (( H U G S ))
You are the sweetest! I'm glad I could bring a smile to your heart! Positivity for the win! I am happy to have found Instant Ink last summer through a teacher on Facebook! It is a TOTAL GAME CHANGER!!!! Yes, indeed! I don't even want to think about how much $ I spent on ink before that. YIKES! Thank you! I printed the chart and the first two cards before I realized I didn't have card stock in my printer. I will do the rest on that so it will hold up longer. I laminated everything I printed tonight and already cut it out! I want to put it up tomorrow in my room! So excited to use this system! How fun for the kids to see how they are reaching each goal! What an incentive to try their best! Thank you SO much for sharing and for everything you do to help kiddos and teachers! I think I could do a whole video on all of the Miss May things I have ready for my kiddos this year! LOL! I am SO blessed to have found you this summer! Enjoy your last days of summer, friend. I am a little sad for the summer to be almost over, but SUPER excited for this new year to begin! Love and hugs! Jenn :)
I really love this idea! I am now a lead classroom teacher in first grade and I would love to get access to this classroom management system! Can you please share/provide a link how I can get access to this?
I love the idea but I'm not sure how I would tweak it. I teach 3 different classes of students. And what do I do if students are misbehaving, does a star get taken away?
Nzinga Lawrence I went to Chris Biffle's UA-cam page to get more information on the Super Improver Wall. If I'm not mistaken I believe he talks about a situation similar to yours; when a teacher has multiple classes to teach. He suggested, instead of having 3 different sets of the super improver wall, to just make one. Instead of putting students' names on individual cards, place the class name (period) on the cards. You should check out his video too. He also suggests ways to keep it interesting the entire school year.
I was in a school that required the clip chart...I made it a positive thing because I had more ways to "go up" than to go down. My goal was to tell a child to "clip up" (positive) 4 more times than clipping down. I used it as a reminder to myself to notice the good in my classroom. I always searched for reasons to help that struggling student to "clip up". I found that I didn't need it very long. I was always looking for good and my students rose to the occasion. I had way less behavior problems...basically you are right! Ha ha when I looked for positive things I found it. We need to be loving these babies and looking for the good. Keep spreading your good!
I became a behavior specialist for this very reason. No student wants to be difficult by nature. I want to get to the root of why my babies are hurting and misbehaving. Love this!! Love You! 😘
+NaturallyNiani I bet every kid in your school just LOVES you!!!! I love you bunches friend! (( HUGS ))
Thank you so much for your positivity and providing this positive solution to encouraging kiddos to make great choices. I love this! This system is an answer to prayer...thank you Miss May!
You are so welcome! Thank you for your kind words. ((HUGS))
I use your chart and this year started writing messages on the back of their card about an area in which they’ve really grown or something I love about them. They love it and it’s a great way for them to see the progress they’ve made throughout the year! For example: “So proud of you! You are such a helpful friend and a hard worker.”
This is such a blessing to hear. ((Hugs))
Ms. May, your videos are gift to me. God is using you to give me hope. I have been teaching for over 20 years and the last two months have been the most chaotic and frustrating in my career. Until I started watching your videos, I began to develop symptoms of physical and emotional burnout. Still not out of the weeds yet, but there is light.
This career path can feel chaotic and very frustrating at times. However, I find the joy in it and realize my purpose. These kids need us. Praying it gets better for you. ((Hugs))
I thank God for teachers like you. My mom moved away when I was just 7 years old and I came to school everyday angry at the world. Some kids do not understand how to process and express their emotions. In my family we were always told to "stay in a child's place." I missed my mom at first and when I realized she was not coming back I grew angry. You understand Maslow's hierarchy of needs and that is so important.
My daughter had clip charts in Kindergarten. My daughter was diagnosed with severe anxiety and a communication disorder. She constantly had her clip moved up and she was so discouraged with school. She said she could never do anything right and was always crying. The clip chart is horrible! I took her out school and home schooled because of it. She is in first grade now and in a different school that doesn't do clip charts. She loves it and she is excelling academically.
Thank you for sharing your story!! This is why I️ dislike this horrible system so much!! So glad she's in a good place. ((Hugs))
@@OneFABTeacher it is absolutely horrible! So thankful this teacher realized how ridiculous it is. Public Shaming these young children . My son who was diagnosed severe ADHD inattentive w autistic tenancies in 1 grade started to get called horrible names bc he was that child that was always clipping down bc he cldnt stop making noises. One child got took into Foster Care bc his mom was beating him with an extension cord when he clipped down.. Most the parents at pickup will pause on the phone just enough to ask what color the child was on.. then go BK tlkn on the phone.. hardly any parents told their kids good afternoon, I love you I missed you all day.. How was your day? It was usually what color? Ohhh really you getting it when you get home..
We punishing kids for misbehaving, or really usually it's just them acting their age and we expect them to act older than we do at our
You need to go viral. This is the best video that's so right abt that ridiculous clip chart.. I loved you exaggerated how ridiculous it is.. omg
I tried to tell my principal during a staff training and most the 1st grade teacher was furious abt it.. one teacher said I disagree they need to be held accountable.
Until a child was beat with an extension cord and taken by cps. She cldnt even look at me bc i cldnt control smdh
Clipcharts set kids up for failure. Classroom management needs to be positive and students want to improve instead of punishment
Miss May, thank you SO much for this video. You and I have a very similar classroom management philosophy, so your practical tips fit in very well for me! I was that student who rarely got into trouble, and when I had to "flip my card" (a similar system to the clip charts), I would be inconsolable for the rest of the day, which definitely disrupted my learning. I've talked with people about my classroom management philosophy, and sometimes they'll say, "Oh, but you're coddling the kids too much, they need to be prepared for the real world." First of all, what real world are you talking about? Does your boss publicly punish you? If so, maybe you should change jobs! Secondly, children are children, they're still figuring out the world! I don't think I should punish them (especially publicly) for every single little mistake they make. Thirdly, I feel like one of the most important aspects of my job is to be a great model for the students. I want to model how to be a good and understanding person. If I talk with them about their issues and sympathize with them, then not only does that help them with their short-term problems, but it also gives them the tools to be a truly wonderful adult in the future.
I feel your pain honey. That's why I dislike this system so much! Thank you for watching and sharing your thoughts. ((HUGS))
I just discovered you today and have binge watched you all day! You truly are a BLESSING! THANK YOU TRULY!❤
I wish there was a LOVE button. I had downloaded a new clip chart in June that was a little more positive than my previous one. School starts soon and I still have not set it up. 😝 it just didn't feel right and I didn't know why. I really think that my seeing this video is such a God thing. What an answer to prayer. Thank you!!!
+Maria Rosenthal this really made me smile. Thank you so much! I wish I could give you a real (( HUG )) right now. (( Hugs))
Fantastic video! Children need all the positive interaction they can get! They need to feel safe and accomplished in order to learn! For some children, the classroom is the safest place in their lives! Thank you for this video! Blessings!
YOU are so right! They do! ((HUGS))
I love your classroom management videos. You motivate the kids to be the best version of themselves instead of embarrassing them for being "bad". You are such an inspiration. Thanks from a future teacher.
Thank you so much! I appreciate your kind words. (( H U G S )) future teacher.
You are an awesome teacher. I am sure this by just now discovering your videoes on Classroom Management (I have watched 11 of 22 so far and can't wait to watch the rest of them),
Wow, thank you! ((HUGS))
Hello, Miss May. I am an Elementary Education major and I am in the interning stage. I too fell victim of having to utilize the behavior management chart in the classroom that I was interning in. I had to tell a good model student to flip down and my heart just sank. The student was on the verge of tears and I just ended up letting that student off with a warning. By the end of the day, I felt like the behavior chart was full of negative aspects and that it in return made me feel like a terrible teacher. I no longer feel that way knowing that there is a chart that encourages positive behavior from my students and it also scaffolds their growth mindsets too. So, thank you for this wonderful post!
+Heather T. Hi sunshine! I so feel your pain when it comes to the sadness and negativity this system brings. I appreciate you watching and your feedback. It sounds like you're going to be a fab teacher soon. (( H U G S ))
I am going to school in the fall to become a first grade teacher. Your videos are inspiration to me, thank you for all you do!!!
Where have you been all my UA-cam life?
#inspired
+Kimberly Amrita lolol THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH!! I appreciate your support and your kindness. (( HUGS ))
You seem like such a great teacher. Your Firsties are lucky to have you!
(This is coming from someone who knows what a great teacher is - my Mom taught 1st grade until she retired....and she continues to teach me every day even now just by being an incredible Mom!)
One FAB Teacher She really is! I've been incredibly blessed with the 2 most wonderful parents God made!
And I'll let you in on something - My parents believed that learning should never cease during the summer break. So I still had "lessons" and even homework during the summers. HATED that back then! But LOVE that they did it now. I always went back to school in the Fall ahead of my peers and having not lost what I'd learned the year before. So many of my peers had to spend the first few weeks trying to remember what we'd already learned.
My parents also taught me the love of reading from Day 1. Can't even tell you how much that's helped me through the years!
Hey, I know that knowledge is important so if someone is not knowledgable about the way they can negatively impact a child, they will implement this in their classroom. Too, some see these clip charts all colourful and pretty and also see others using it and think it’s appropriate but when you look deeply you realize that they are not. I’ve heard people say they will not change this in their classroom as others stressed the importance to them of doing so. Not sure what it will take for them to change their ways but I surely will not make that mistake and will guide as many others to not do the same. I heavily agree with your points and more people should see this video because as you would have mentioned, there is more to the students behaviour and sometimes people tend to forget. I LOVE when you emphasised that point and it needs to be something we think about first rather than labeling a student etc.
Thanks! Though this video is a couple years ago it will stay relevant1!
I just found you on UA-cam, and am watching ALL of your videos! God made a way for me to teach this upcoming year, and I have the most anxiety about classroom management. I’m so grateful for your information, experience, and advice!
THANN YOU SO VERY MUCH! I appreciate your kind words. Many ((Hugs))
I remember these while in school and they were terrible my 5th grade teacher had one of these behavior card charts but took it down after a week now I know why she did thank u for this
My whole point! SO glad they took it down. THANK YOU for sharing. ((HUGS))
@@OneFABTeacher np
Well said! Thank you for sharing your thoughts, honesty, and insight. You totally get that "outing" our kiddos does not equate to "teaching" them. You get it. And I love you for it. God bless your school year my friend. Happy school~ ♡
+Teach Pink thank you so much! I appreciate you watching and your feedback. ((HUGS))
15 years into teaching & I’m inspired!! You go Miss May!!!!
Thank you for the freebie! I've been watching Coach Bill and I love this approach!
YAY!! ((HUGS))
i LOVE this idea!!!I'm about to start my very first official teaching position and it begins in January 2019!! I literally went from, OMG I am so excited about this opportunity, to, omg, what do I do next???? I have binged watched your videos for 3 days now. You are such a blessing to many of us out here. Thanks so much. I will probably post an update or find you somehow to show you how i have used this and many of your other ideas this year. Kisses
I agree whole heartedly with you about clip charts!! I'm so glad another teacher is saying this out loud!! I thought I was alone!! I long term and daily subbed for years....and HATED the clip charts so much. I vowed to not use them if I ever got my own classroom,,I'm thrilled to finally have my own room this year and will not be using a clip chart. Last year when I had to use one, I had several children who just were heartbroken when they couldn't clip up daily which confirmed my feelings on the clip chart.
You are right on time! Thanks for affirming what you have and agree 100%. I'm using the clip and it is negative, not working and like you say just going along doesn't serve every child. I will be snipping the clip! You are a blessing with every video you do. I am so grateful to have found you and continued success and blessings. You are so amazing!
Yay!! so glad to hear that you will be snipping the clip. I appreciate your kind words and support. It's greatly appreciated. ((HUGS))
OMG, I have been watching your videos all afternoon, they are on point:) I go back next week and I am trying to get my mind right and get some tips from great educators like yourself. This will be my 6th year in the classroom and although I feel I do well with Classroom Management, I'm always looking to grow and take it to the next level. Your videos have inspired me to level up, THANK YOU all the way from the Mitten. Keep doing what you're doing. Hugs, Blessings, and Love:)
+iluvtoteach thank you so much for your kind words. I truly appreciate your support. It means a lot. You sound like a FAB teacher yourself. (( HUGS ))
Thank you so much for your hard work! Is your improver wall on the website for sale? I wanted to buy it:-)
Thank you so much! The Super Improver Wall is a freebie. Click the link to my store and at the top you will see, free goodies. ((HUGS))
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Thank you. I started this system and hate it. Ditching it on Monday
Yay!! I hope ditching it has made a difference! ((HUGS))
LOVE! LOVE! LOVE! Love the positivity!! We need to do more of this in our classes. Building up their self esteem, instead of tearing them down. #lovemykids #positivityisreal #24yearsgoingstrong #lovemyjob
Yes we need to have more building up and zero tearing them down. Hi five Kim! (( H U G S ))
Miss May, I am a first time teacher, will be teaching Kindergarten. I cannot express how much I appreciate your tutorials. You are making a big difference in my life which will translate into a difference for my students. Thank you from the bottom of my 💖
+Meherleen Garcia thank you so much for your kind words. Enjoy those kinders and have a FAB school year!! (( HUGS ))
My first year teaching last school year and the clip chart was really an epic fail. I really love this idea. I have been researching ideas and I believe I have found it. Thank you
I know what you mean. I felt the same way. It is an epic fail! Our kids deserve better. (( H U G S ))
Thank you so much!! I am feeling so negative with my clip chart! I hate it! I'm doing this starting Monday!!
Love it, Ms. May. Going to try it this year. I'm snipping the clip!
+Candace Goregaoker yay!! Snip the clip!! (( HUGS ))
Miss May you are such an amazing teacher!!! I am not a teacher, but I work in elementary schools and I wish more teachers would watch your videos. I share them whenever possible!!! Please keep up the positive work. You are impacting the future and I greatly appreciate it!
THANK YOU SO MUCH! Your kind words mean so much to me. Positivity is key! ((HUGS))
i am a speciaist teacher and teach our entire school. I am looking to see how I an make this work when I have 20 different classes! I could keep it for just PK-3 as I think grade 4-5 wouldn't care as much to get stars, etc. I love this!
Sounds great! You will be surprised how many 4th and 5th grade teachers have told me that their kiddos love it. Thank you for watching. ((HUGS))
I have always been allergic to clip walls. It would literally be in my class as a hoax. I really appreciate this approach because it makes so much sense to me. Thank you so very much!
Yay!!!! Great minds think alike. ((Hugs))
You completely inspired me! I am a 1st year teacher and fell for the behavior chart trap and I thought it worked well but it did have all the negative aspects. I am now using the super improver wall as well as the scoreboard from wbt. It's only been a week but it's been going well. They'll get better at it soon!
Yes, ditch the clip! You're so fab for recognizing this. ((Hugs)) and Blessings
You couldn't be more right! I'm with you 100%. Thank you for sharing!!! 😁
((HUGS)) friend!
Miss May, I couldn't agree with you more!! I've never liked the idea of using a clipchart--however, in my school district we are required to use a clipchart in our room! This past year I tried to find a way to use the chart in conjunction with something else (like class dojo) but I couldn't find a happy medium. :( And I am LOVING the super improver wall!!
Thank you sunshine! It makes me sad that your district requires it. It's a JOKE. Maybe you can introduce the Improver Wall and be the voice for kiddos in your district. I believe in you sunshine!
(( H U G S ))
SarahhFeddyy my friend's school district requires clip charts too and she hates it
Thank you!! I think I'm going to try out a hybrid of the chart and the improver wall! Since I have to have the chart there then I think I'll just add the super improver on top and focus on cultivating positivity. :)
Hey @SarahhFeddyy I was JUST thinking how I can use this in conjuctionn with ClassDojo as well (my school is a PBIS school and ClassDojo is mandatory)! I was thinking along with the "random" Hey I noticed Hannah sitting on her learning spot and ready to learn...that the students will get a golden star for every 5 or 10 Dojo points that they earn as well. I just printed out the Improvement Wall and I can't wait to introduce it on Monday morning during our Community gathering! If you have any other ways to incorporate Class Dojo please share but I hope what I just typed will work! Have a great school year!
It is required in my school, not my district, and I am trying to figure out the same thing.
Thanks for this!
I remember when I was in elementary school (many, many, MANY moons ago) and having this chart. After all these years, I still remember a particular event with this kid in my class. He was extremely stressed about the cards and one time he and I were whispering and we had to move our cards. He blamed me for it and after getting mad at me and giving me dirty looks, didn't talk to me for the whole week. I remember being completely crushed because he and I were good friends.
This is exactly why I HATE the clipchart. It’s a mean joke! Thank you for watching. ((Hugs))
You know, I've discovered these charts here on UA-cam from American primary teachers (I've never seen anything like that in France). I was like "Yeah, why not, but that's not for me!" Now, I'm discovering YOUR system and it's really empowering! Just a few tweaks but, yet, it makes a whole difference in our kiddos' heads! :) Weldone!
+A happy teacher - True story thank you so much for watching and sharing your thoughts. Yes, this system is definitely a not for me! Lolol (( HUGS ))
THANK YOU! I am a third year elementary education student and I have always hated the clip system and never understood why so many teachers did this for their classroom management!
You are so welcome! I believe teachers are scared sometimes to stand up and say when something isn't right. I understand because it can be intimidating. It's a JOKE of a management system. (( H U G S ))
I love your idea of the positive chart.
I have just became a teacher! I'm wathing all your videos and so far they are EXTREMELY helpful! Thank you very much.
Thank you so much sunshine! ((Hugs))
Wow so this system means you're giving out praise very often to your students! Love this idea!
I just don't understand what's wrong with praise and a little love? Thank you for stopping by. (( H U G S ))
Love this! You should give this presentation during inservice! Love 💘
Awwww...thank you Phyllis! (( H U G S ))
It's just like you said! It's all relationship! ALL OF IT! You'd be surprised how many kids have been labeled problematic, but I end up having minimal issues. It's that combination of love and clear firm expectations. Even my 5h graders just want to hear they are loved. Once they know that, it's amazing how they will change to try to please you. They still mess up, but they try hard. HUGS!
PREACH!!!! Amen, so many make it so hard. It doesn't have to be. Thank you for sharing. ((HUGS))
Miss May, I just found your channel and watch it on my lunches as a parapro. I stopped teaching in the classroom full time in 2015 after only three years of full time teaching . I was so burnt out and chasing perfection like you mentioned in your other videos. I am wishing you well because I see that you are in Texas! Can you do a video on tips for being firm in 3-5 grades as a substitute and any tips/hacks. I love subbing because I've been a teacher before and know expectations , but LOVE the peace I have with choosing my schedule and feeling appreciated and valued for being a "great sub" and giving the teachers peace while they are away. However, the talking back and trying me can be difficult. I'd love to get your perspective!
+Caitlin Fuller thank you so much for your kind words. Yes, I can do a video on consequences. That's on my to video list. I know it can be difficult dealing with kids that talk back and that are disrespectful so I have some tips. Keep rockin that sub life! I so appreciate subs. ((Hugs)) and Blessings
This is so great and something I was looking for!!! I agree the clip charts for behavior are very negative. I have been guilty but now I have a positive way!!! Thank you!!!
Thank you so much! Yay for the positive way!! (( H U G S )) Have a FAB school year!
I can't tell you how many times I have heard kids have said "She already calling my mama so what I'm gone be good for" Some of these kids were in my class or in other teachers class. That mindset really bothered me so I stopped altogether. I allowed my students to move back up which also had backlash at times. SO I am very appreciative for this new positive chart!!!!!!!
I’ve already hung up my clip chart, but I’m taking it down because I love this system!
YAY!!! So glad you are taking that CRAP down. Hip hip hooray for positive classroom environments. ((HUGS))
I noticed with the clip chart that a lot of kids don't even care when their clips are going down. I feel like this would work because they can feel pride at their behavior and be recognized for that by the class.
Amen! Thank you for sharing this important message! I 100% agree with you.
You are so welcome! Thank you so much for watching! ((HUGS))
I love the idea of the wall. My daughter was scared to make any mistakes in kindergarten because of the card system. Now I have to help her understand that is is okay to make mistakes when learning. It is frustrating because she loved learning now she is scared. Focus on the positive is a better way to build them up
+tabkins this is why this system makes Miss May sooooo upset! It doesn't work. Praying baby girl overcomes her fear. Mistakes are okay. (( HUGS ))
Wow! This is such an awesome way to show my kiddies how positive behavior will pay off! This is the first year that I will be teaching 1st grade and I need to start off in a positive way. Thank you Miss May for your inspiration and including your faith! God will make a way where there seems to be no way! I would appreciate your prayers as I'm starting to freak out about starting on Tuesday (9/5). Thanks again!
WOW! You're going to be FAB! First grade is so much fun. I feel like you see soooo much growth as well. Let me know if you ever need help or have a question. God bless you and your Firsties this school year. ((HUGS)) and Blessings
I’m so glad I came across this video and I totally agree. I won’t be using behavior clip chart in mg classroom ! Thank you ❤️❤️❤️💜💜💜💜🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Thank you, Jesus! I just truly dislike that system. ((HUGS))
How did you place your student cards on the wall, so that no one feels left out? I see that the names were randomly placed on the wall. Did you put the top kids at the top of the wall or just random placement.
Randomly placed
Best video thumbnail in the history of teacher UA-cam videos. 🙌🙌🙌🙌
YAY!!! COLBY you just made Miss May's teacher heart super duper happy!! (( H U G S ))
Totally agree with you! I mentor other teachers and always try to steer them away. I remember my first year my master teacher tried to bully me into using a clip system and I refused! Thank you for this video.
I love using natural consequences in the classroom. I thought about using a clip chart in the classroom, but as I did my research and I felt that it would not work in the classroom especially since it is very visual. As teachers, we are there to provide the most comfortable and motivating environment possible for our students, and we cannot do that if we are hurting their self-esteem. Thank you for keeping it real and may God continue to bless you! 😀
Thank you for your support! ((HUGS))
I Luv this Miss May! I agree that the clip chart just makes the student agitated and opens the door for others to start acting out. The older kids need a system like this to bring out more positive behavior. Great video!
+Queen de la Classroom thank you sunshine!! I so agree with you. I truly believe in natural consequences when negative behavior comes up. (( H U G S ))
I won't be starting the year in my classroom yet so until then I'll be subbing. Do you think it would be helpful to use something like this but smaller when subbing? I'm trying to find ways to help encourage positive student behavior as a substitute teacher in middle & high school. Thanks
Totally agree!
I started the year with one and threw it in the trash.
I literally LOL!!!! Amen to throwing it away sunshine! (( H U G S ))
Thank you! I definitely want to try this next year! I do have a few questions for you. Do you wait until all odd of the students get to the top before you give the specialist prize? Also, what about students who did not quite make it to specialist by the end of the year?
I love your videos. I found you during my classroom management class while earning my bachelor's degree in elementary education. I also used your videos as part of my clinical experience hours during covid-19. Our college accepted video watching instead of going into classrooms. I love how you manage classrooms, how you use positivity in your class to motivate children. I want to ask, can you do a video on children who crave attention positive or negative. These children drain the energy from the teacher. I can not talk to other students, adults or parents or this child is at my hip, tapping my leg, acting out or not using gentle hands just to draw my attention. Help. I appreciate you and all you are blessed to share. Thank you so much. I teach pre-kindergarten while earning my bachelors at age 54.
Thank you! May God bless you with his choicest blessings🙏. You have a gift❣️❣️
I absolutely love this!! Your video was right on time! I've never actually used a clipchart in my clasroom. I was just having that conversation today about them being embaressing. I've taught preschool for the past 3 years which is how I've gotten away with not using clipcharts, but this year I'm moving to first grade and knew I needed do find an alternative. I was going to use class dojo and only give points...I don't believe in taking my students points after they've earned them. I'm also not a fan of treasure chests full of cheap trinkets either so I hadn't yet figured out how my students were going to be rewarded. I can't wait to use this method of classroom management in my classroom! Thank you!
So glad that it came right on time for you. Honestly, I'm not a fan of class dojo. Congrats on moving to first grade. It's a fun one!
(( H U G S ))
One FAB Teacher Thank you! I'm beyond excited!
Courtney Banks Check out Seusstastic's coupon system on TPT or read about it on her blog. They are AH-MAZING! No need to buy cheap toys for a treasure box when you can reward your students with cool things like lunch bunch and stinky feet. :) Personally I think they're a lot more motivating to kids than getting a pencil or eraser top. Our students deserve to be recognized/praised in front of their peers and I truly believe that coupons do the trick. Best of luck!
Valerie Boggs
I love your videos. I reference them as I work with my Practicum Teachers. Thank you
Our school has the card pull thing. I have to have it in my room. I'm trying to re-phrase it so that it can be a self check in. "how am I doing today?".
I love how you’re trying to make it positive. That’s a start. ((Hugs))
You have a heart of gold Miss May! I love and learn a lot with your videos. Thank God for you! 😊🌸💕
Thank you for sharing your thoughts about the clip chart! I love your idea of the positive chart, nothing negative about it!! I feel very negative when a child has to move their clip down, it almost ruins my day!! thank you for the tips!!
+Lindseyyylu thank you for watching and for your kind comment. I believe it does ruin their day when they have to move their clip down. (( HUGS ))
Totally agree on the clip chart! Loving this idea! I could totally see Eddie cheesing 😂😅
You are the most positive UA-camr
I’ve watched! Bravo and God Bless you! ❤️
Wow, thank you! ((HUGS))😉
Miss May, I am beginning in a new district teaching 2nd grade (for the first time!) in the fall. I wanted to say thank you for all you videos and sharing your ideas. I’ve been teaching secondary for quite a few years and made my way down to 4th grade last year (long story). Everything you said about the clip chart system was so true! I found that it was not effective on some of my kiddos. Unfortunately, the clip chart was required in my former school. I will be given free reign at my new school. I AM NOT USING the clip chart! Thank you again.
Yay!!!!!! Free reign!!!!! I can’t stand that system. It DOESN’T work. It makes people comfortable because they’re scared to let it go! I appreciate the kindness you have spread on the video. ((Hugs))
I really like that concept and I'm glad that I found your video introducing it to me. I teach preschool children and I had to fight to do my behavior chart a different way this year. I have to continually answer for my choice to not use a treasure box. Now of course I have all this crud that I end up giving out as gifts maybe biweekl or on celebration days. I am definitely going to examine this concept further and modify it so that it is age appropriate and so that it best supports the objectives that I'll have for my class this next school year. Great work, Ms. May.
SO glad that you're going to try this out. I think it's pretty AMAZING! Have a fab summer. ((HUGS)) and Blessings
Too funny!!!!!🤣🤣🤣🤣 love it. So true.....I work at a behavioral school we don't do clip chart. We do zones so I know how many students are feeling throughout the day!
Yes! Yes! Yes! No clip charts! I thought I was the only teacher in the world who thought clip charts were quite awful lol. I was taught to use one in student teaching also. I used it in my own classroom for less than a year because it clearly didn't help the kiddos who couldn't follow my expectations, follow them lol. Thank you for this video! You rock
+Multigrade Madness lololol AMEN!! Thank you so much for watching and your feedback. ((HUGS))
PREACH THIS!! In 4th grade, I had to flip my card (pretty much the same as clip chart) so I could go to the bathroom. Too many kids went to bathroom during class, so if we wanted to go, the student teacher made us flip our card. I had never flipped my card before, so I tried to not even use the bathroom. I waited until I was literally about to have an accident in class, and finally decided to just flip my card. I cried for almost an hour because I was a good kid and didn’t ever want to flip my card. I was embarrassed and felt like I did something wrong. I’ve always been against clip charts, but every classroom I substitute in has them!! I’m so happy to hear SOMEONE agree with me!
I’m so glad you shared your story. I HATE these systems. It’s nothing but humiliating and punishing. IT DOES’T WORK!!! Lolol I will NEVER support this system. ((Hugs))
Thank you so much for sharing this!! I've never heard of this before. I will be starting this school year off as a long term sub in first grade, so I am tasked with procedures, routines, and behavior management systems. I have been searching for the past 3 weeks for a system other than a clip chart, as I don't see it as appropriate. This sounds like a great system that I will be able to implement easily and faithfully. I wish I could spend the first few weeks in your class to watch you do your magic with your students. They are so fortunate to have you!
Thank you for stopping by. Have a wonderful long term with those firsties. (( H U G S ))
Miss May you are so wise. I always enjoy your videos and hearing your wisdom. The super improver wall is great.
Thank you so much Dan! I always appreciate your kindness.
((HUGS))
Thank you so much! Ever since i started student teaching I always wanted a positive clipchart but didn't know how to make it happen. This is amazing! I started teaching in January and will now start my first full year of teaching, I am implementing a lot of your classroom management ideas. I feel the same way, I want to have a kind and happy classroom! :]
Kind and happy classrooms are the BEST!! (( H U G S ))
Thank you Miss May for introducing this concept. This video was spot on! The clip chart system is ineffective in my classroom. I noticed a trend among the students. Overall, the same students always seemed to end up on the same colors day after day. I often felt uneasy about the public humiliation the clip chart caused when a student had to lower their clip. I will be using the super improver wall in my classroom this year and I'm SUPER excited 😊 about it! I will say that the clip chart was a tool designed with the thought to help with classroom management, however, it made matters worse. But now that I know better I will do better. I will bring this idea up to my principal and colleagues at our professional development meeting prior to the start of school. Thanks again.
Awesome!!!!!!!! Thank you so much for watching! ((HUGS))
Great system. I’ve used the clip system for years but never thought about it. Thank you for showing a better way.
You bet! ((HUGS))
Future teacher here, and I just have to say I love, Love, LOVE this behavior management system! The clip chart sounds like a good idea until you begin to question it logically! All it does it show off who is bad and the embarrassment can be so detrimental to a child! I will definitely try to implement this system or a similar version in my classroom someday!
+contentfleur yay future teacher!! Thank you for watching. (( HUGS ))
Thank you for being informational AND providing an alternative!!
Another great video! I think I may try this with my students this year. It makes you really search for good behaviors in ALL the kiddos.
Thank you so much sunshine! That's what I like you search for good behaviors in all your kiddos. (( H U G S ))
Chris Biffle was my next door neighbor when he first started the whole brain teaching. My district still uses a lot of the strategies 20 years later. 😍
Are you serious? That is so awesome! I was able to watch him speak a couple years ago and it was FABULOUS! Whole brain teaching is the bomb! ((HUGS))
I love you so much! I’m just starting to teach and I HATE clip charts. I’ve observed five teachers who used them and I’ve always been so upset by the way they’re used. I’ve seen kids clip down and try SO HARD to be good and the teacher just never noticed. I still cry thinking about this one little boy who was just being so good... but his teacher never let him clip back up and he tried to keep a stiff upper lip (because the reason he clipped down in the first place was for pouting!!!)
Awww. you are so sweet! I can't stand those clip charts! They're truly heartbreaking. You talk about knocking some self-esteem down. I appreciate you watching and your feedback. ((HUGS))
Thanks for this video; I was just about to try a clip chart but had some hesitations. How would I implement the super improver chart mid-year? Take out some of the levels?
I've never implemented this mid-year. You definitely could try and see. I'm always a fan of at least trying and seeing. ((HUGS))
I’d be interested in what you did because my co-teacher and I are just about to have a meeting to try it now (mid-school year in Honduras)
I love this idea! I will implement the super improver wall next school year. What reward options do you have once they reach the very top?
Send me an email. I don’t want to spoil the surprise in case a parent might read this. Lol ((Hugs))
Hi Miss May! I just found your videos, thank you for sharing. Do you give consequences in your classroom? Thank you!!
Thank you for sharing. Sometimes I feel like I'm alone thinking that behavior is COMMUNICATION and not something that requires discipline. Thank you for sharing.
+rivinius98 yes, you got it. It's more about communication. Thank you for watching! (( HUGS )) and Blessings
Great video Ms. May! I'm a new subscriber, and I love your channel and your positivity. The last 2 years I've moved away from the color/clip system for several reasons, but haven't quite found something that I really like. This year my team has to all use the color/clip chart, and school started 3 days ago but I haven't used it yet. Monday is supposed to be day 1. After watching your video I'm totally inspired to make a super improver wall over the weekend because one of my goals is to focus more on the positives this year.
+Deanda Marie thank you for watching! The clip system just drives me crazy. It doesn't help misbehaved kids. So many don't realize that love, kindness, and building relationships is key. I pray you have a FAB year! (( HUGS ))
I'm back as of last Monday! We have 3 weeks of training and PDs. Didn't even start prep yet. This is my 2nd year of teaching Kindergarten and I plan to do a lot more work and development in classroom management.
Awesome video! I'm ditching the clip. How do you handle situations like hitting/fighting?
Love rhe "Super Improver Wall" idea for academics.
Yay! ((Hugs))
I agree wholeheartedly! I never did a clip chart, but I had a stoplight system years ago. Mine looked JUST LIKE YOURS except there was no top section. It worked similarly and after reflection, I decided that it was a shaming system rather than a management system back then. NO MORE! Only praise and positive reinforcement. I am a firm believer in speaking with the student privately when a situation arises. I also believe in natural consequences.
I LOVE Whole Brain Teaching. I use that in my room as well. I've never tried the Super Improver Wall. I have got to get this ready for my classroom! I'm glad I just changed my ink! LOL! My poor laminator...Ha ha!
Love and hugs, my friend! You have a golden star on your heart!
I actually stopped the video, went to your TpT store, downloaded the file, and am printing as I finish watching! Now I just need to find the perfect spot to post this so everyone can enjoy looking at it! Question - do you laminate the kiddos' name cards?
+GlitterandJams friend your comment made my heart smile. Those systems aren't good for our kids at all!! I truly believe in pulling a kiddo to the side and natural consequences too.
Whole brain teaching is awesome!!! I hear ya about the ink and the laminator. I know they just dread beginning of the year! Lolololol do you do instant ink? It's a game changer for saving on ink. Thank you for your support friend!!
I haven't laminated in the past but I will this year because I made the cards editable too. So teachers can type in the kiddos a names. Love ya sunshine! (( H U G S ))
You are the sweetest! I'm glad I could bring a smile to your heart! Positivity for the win!
I am happy to have found Instant Ink last summer through a teacher on Facebook! It is a TOTAL GAME CHANGER!!!! Yes, indeed! I don't even want to think about how much $ I spent on ink before that. YIKES!
Thank you! I printed the chart and the first two cards before I realized I didn't have card stock in my printer. I will do the rest on that so it will hold up longer. I laminated everything I printed tonight and already cut it out! I want to put it up tomorrow in my room!
So excited to use this system! How fun for the kids to see how they are reaching each goal! What an incentive to try their best! Thank you SO much for sharing and for everything you do to help kiddos and teachers! I think I could do a whole video on all of the Miss May things I have ready for my kiddos this year! LOL! I am SO blessed to have found you this summer!
Enjoy your last days of summer, friend. I am a little sad for the summer to be almost over, but SUPER excited for this new year to begin!
Love and hugs! Jenn :)
Thank you for all of the wonderful tips!
I really love this idea! I am now a lead classroom teacher in first grade and I would love to get access to this classroom management system! Can you please share/provide a link how I can get access to this?
Here's a link to that freebie. ((HUGS))
onefabteacher.com/pages/freebies
I love the idea but I'm not sure how I would tweak it. I teach 3 different classes of students. And what do I do if students are misbehaving, does a star get taken away?
+Nzinga Lawrence no stars are taken away. I handle kiddos who misbehave one on one and with natural consequences. Have a fab school year!! (( HUGS ))
Nzinga Lawrence I went to Chris Biffle's UA-cam page to get more information on the Super Improver Wall. If I'm not mistaken I believe he talks about a situation similar to yours; when a teacher has multiple classes to teach. He suggested, instead of having 3 different sets of the super improver wall, to just make one. Instead of putting students' names on individual cards, place the class name (period) on the cards. You should check out his video too. He also suggests ways to keep it interesting the entire school year.
I haven't watched yet, but instant Like!