In my classroom, we make a habit of talking out the negative things that happen. We come up with alternate ways that a person could react to a situation. We help each other get along. We apologize when we've hurt someone. We write a pledge together and recite it every day. In it we promise to work as a team and follow the Golden Rule. We learn about the Pillars of Character. You get the drift.
Here's a list of some things I've heard from my students this year. We wrote them on the board. Then we talked about how a person could respond to these words. Here's what we came up with. If these are posters that you can use, please download them from Teachers Pay Teachers. Use them with my blessing! And have a wonderful year. (Click on any picture to download. They come in two versions: paint splatters and black and white.)
- "He made me do it."
- "She did it first!"
- "I wouldn't have kicked him if he hadn't hit me."
- "My dog peed on it and I had to throw it away." (Checked with mom. She said, "We don't have a dog.")
- "Nobody gave me my homework."
- "Why do I have to? It's not fair!"
- "I had to erase her name and put mine. You didn't give me one."
- "I didn't do it." (Oh, yes, you really did.)
- "I don't like purple. I want the black ones."
I hope that you do not need these as much as I do this year! The good news is, I think they're already helping. =)
I have some students who need these. Thank you.
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add "save the drama for your mamma cause the teacher doesn't care"
ReplyDeleteIt is great. Can I use it to my classroom work?
ReplyDeleteYou are welcome to use these in your classroom! Just click on any of the pictures to download them from Teachers Pay Teachers!
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For some reason, when I click on the picks, it takes me to a blank page. I've tried multiple times and still get the same results. I think these are wonderful! Thank you for sharing!
DeleteIt finally worked! Thanks so much!
DeleteHow cute! We use "save the drama for drama class" and "if you can't say something nice, you're not trying hard enough."
ReplyDeleteI so needed these this year....Oh wait, I'm going to have the same students next year. Time to start printing! =P Thank you!!!
ReplyDeleteJust found your posters on Pinterest. Thank you. I think the messages would make great reflective journal prompts, as well.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad that you can use them! Great idea for journal prompts, I hadn't thought of that.
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I ALWAYS say these. lol Thank you so much for reading my mind! But, I never understood why the phrase was 'you get what you get and don't throw a fit' because it doesn't rhyme. So, this past year, I changed it to 'you get what you get and you don't get upset'...something about it not rhyming irked me. lol
ReplyDeleteYou're right, Alessia! It has always bothered me a little, too. My third graders love this one, though, and so I keep using it. I figure anything that makes them laugh is good, right?
DeleteIt does rhyme... if you're from my area, "get" sounds a whole lot like "git." I am fairly certain, the phrase originated in an area where the local accent makes it rhyme quite well.
DeleteIt rhymes most of the time in Texas. We are notorious for changing our vowel sounds. Also, when I taught PreK, our 4 year olds would help to complete that phrase.
DeleteI have THAT kind of class this year too! Can't wait to print and use these posters! Thank you so much for sharing them!
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I also have 2 classes like that. These are perfect and look awesome! I love your materials; you rock!! Thank you.
ReplyDeleteI also have 2 classes like that. These are perfect and look awesome! I love your materials; you rock!! Thank you.
ReplyDeleteMy teacher, Ms. Wallace has all 6 of these in our class bathroom. I always wondered if you had a blog or website :p
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a friend of my daughter's taught us "you get what you get and you appreciate it!" :)
ReplyDeleteI really wish the one said "you get what you get, and appreciate it."
ReplyDeleteThese are great, but I can't seem to download any of them except the green one, "Character is doing the right thing when no one is looking." Any suggestions?
ReplyDeleteI seem to be having the same problem as other people. I can't download any of the posters except the green one, "Character is doing the right thing when no one is looking." Do you have a TPT store to purchase them from or another way to download the file?
ReplyDeletehttps://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/FREE-Classroom-Posters-For-Every-Teacher-1460091
ReplyDeleteFound them! Thank you!
I've tried to click on the images above to go to TPT, but I only get a blank page. Could you please post a direct link? Or send one to kathleenwofford@gmail.com?
ReplyDeleteThat's so strange! All of the pictures work for me. Anyway, here is the direct link to the free posters: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/FREE-Classroom-Posters-For-Every-Teacher-1460091
DeleteIt looks like it didn't make a link, sorry. Go to TpT and type in Light Bulbs and Laughter, then click FREE on the left side of the page about half way down. You will see all of my free products, including these posters.
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