[carolynpep73]

Whoa! When did my post put me up for attack on my ability to be an effective teacher, xxxsurroundedbyxy?

First of all, the child I posted about has been in my room for two weeks, however, I have worked with him NUMEROUS times while in K! His teacher would frustrate easily and he would need to come to my room to cool down.

No where did I ever say that I DO NOT do time out. Of course I do time out. My students have a cool down area in the room if they need to step aside for a while, I also have another teacher that allows my students to serve a time out in her room if they cannot cool down or settle down in mine. My students lose recess in incriments of 5 minutes for every card color that is flipped. I have a three strikes your out system where if you flip you color three times in one day, you sit out of recess entirely. I also use MANY positive reinforcements in my room. Students are more motiviated by positive rewards than negative consequences. I have written many a referral for students who cannot keep their hands to themselves or are disrespectful to others. I have to document behavior that is inappropriate. Some students need more than a general education classroom can provide.

The K teacher I spoke about in the earlier post is a teacher I have known for several years. I know her style. I know her temperment. I know her prejudices too.

I fully intend to have difficulty with this student (from the previous post) as the honeymoon period comes to an end. How I choose to deal with it will be based on HIS needs for positive discipline and reinforcement.

I run a tight ship and my students are VERY clear on my expectations. I try very hard to build a positive community of learners each year. I have an excellent record at my school. I would invite you into my classroom any time, any day to see how it runs.