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Positive Discipline
By Connie

I have the book Positive Classroom Discipline by Fredrick Jones. It has many good ideas. Positive works best! I bought it at least ten years ago. I'm glad he's still in fashion. I took a class before I read the Jones'
book by Lee Cantor he's too negative for me. Harry Wong rocks, too!!!
The best thing to do is try what you are comfortable with. Buying treats and prizes for rewards can be a waste of money. Kids love free time as a reward and that involves social skills they need to interact. I love it when I let my class do what they want and watch them interact.They can go to centers

they choose or play some board games or legos. If the weather is nice we will go outside. It is truly an education for me and a joy as well.
When this time is given as a reward you build a class spirit. What is surprising is that my first graders love to "play school" what a hoot!