3 End of Year Survival Tips
We'll get through this!
This time of the year can be tough. There’s so much to get done, on top of being an amazing teacher. Having a plan to get through it goes a long way. Try these 3 strategies.
- Maintain Classroom Routines
When routines change, student behavior will too. Classroom routines reduce disruptive behavior in students. Routines help students know what is expected of them at certain times of the day. Be as consistent as possible. Maintain activities you’ve practiced the entire year like a read-aloud, getting ready for lunch, and center time.
2. Try Grandma’s Law
Premack’s principle is a psychology theory and strategy, commonly used with children with autism. It is named after the work of Professor David Premack. The principle states that “more probable behaviors will reinforce less probable behaviors”.
Parents use this strategy when telling their children to FIRST eat their dinner (a low probability behavior), THEN eat dessert (a high probability behavior). We experience Premack’s principle when we first work, then get paid.
As the principle states “a less desired behavior can be reinforced by the opportunity to engage in a more desirable behavior.”
It is also known as First, Then. Premack’s Principle is also called the relativity theory of reinforcement.
You can learn more about Premack’s Principle at
http://www.autismadventures.com/premack-principle/
3. Use FUN Learning Games AND Print and Go pages
I love learning games because you prepare them once and use them over and over again. Some of my favorite learning games are ABC Bingo and CVC Bingo. Kids feel like they’re playing and having fun, but they’re really getting a spiral review.
I often give FREE prizes like five minutes of computer time or playtime. You could also use an inexpensive reward like a sticker. The best thing about these learning games is they’ll be ready to go for next year, too.
Gather some of your favorite NO PREP worksheets to create an End of the Year packet!
Or try these ready made CVC FUN pages that are simple enough for children to complete independently and feel like a fun reward.
CVC FUN! Just print and go.
Students will trace words, color, write, draw, and do word searches.
You are 🍎 amazing! It’s ok to start a countdown and look forward to summer.
You make a difference in children’s lives every day. 🤗
Thanks for the support, have a happy day! 😄
– Martha | MrsGalvan
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