Positive or Negative Consequence?
Loss of points
Negative
You earned 2 points towards the class store
Look at person, say "okay" and remain calm. Tomorrow is a new day!
During playtime, Bob was throwing things around because the adult he wanted to play with was busy. Bob lost store for the day because he was not using materials safely.
Not okay. Bob should wait patiently for the adult and be safe with materials.
Given a cub coupon
Positive
You get a 0 for leaving the classroom
Look at person, say "okay" and remain calm. Lesson learned to remain in the classroom to learn.
Larry was using unkind words during lunch. Adults reminded Larry 3 times not to use unkind words, and Larry lost a point during lunch. Larry looked at the adult, said "okay," and remained calm.
Okay! He accepted the consequence and turned his day around.
Given a warning for not staying in square
Negative, but you have a chance for a positive consequence
You are given a cub coupon for having a clean area
Look at the person and use your manners ("please" and "thank you")
During quiet time, Ben was using a level 3 voice to talk to his friend. Ben was given a reminder to use a level 1 or 2 during quiet time. Ben continued to talk to his friend as he used a 2 voice level.
Okay! Ben respected the adult and followed directions when given 1 reminder. We need to be quiet during quiet time.
Adult asks you to take a break
Positive. Taking a break is a coping skill
You lose a point for not using an indoor voice
Look at person, say "okay" and remain calm. Indoor voice is a level 1,2, and 3
Tim did not work on his math, even when adults tried to help him. Adults told Tim that he had to stay in during recess until he finished his math homework. Tim ripped up his paper, threw it away, and punched the adult.
Earn an extra point
Positive
You lose a point because you keep on throwing a paper airplane in class when you have been given 3 reminders not to
Look at person, say "okay" and remain calm. Following directions is how you earn points!
John ran in the hallway when an adult asked him to walk. The adult asked John to come back to class, and try to walk down the hall again. John followed directions and walked down the hall.
Okay! John accepted the consequence and listened to the adult.