Developed by Tracy Horton

Level: K - 2

Charting Successful Behavior

Standards Learning Expectations	This activity will help students acquire competencies which relate to the following standards: 1 Skills for academic self-confidence, learning, and success. The student will: 1.2 Demonstrate pride in work and good achievement. 1.4 Demonstrate taking responsibility for school work
General Approach	The general approach is that the children identify rules and learn to responsible for their schoolwork and behavior.
Activity Steps	Discuss with the children the components associated with responsibility (e.g., complete all school work, complete school work on time, assume responsibility for school work, ask for help if needed and use good manners, do not cheat on school work). Clarify vocabulary and concepts they may not understand. Remind them: Part of being responsible is doing or attempting to do what we are supposed to do – even when it is difficult. Ask them for examples of something they had to do that was difficult. Point out rewards for responsible behavior (e.g., we avoid punishment, it helps us to learn, we feel good about ourselves). Introduce a chart and display it in a place where everyone can see it. Attach a photo of each student alongside his/her name. Other students can then recognize whom each name identifies. Explain that whenever you notice someone going out of his or her way to act responsibly and complete all his or her schoolwork, a sticker will be posted next to that person’s name. Draw attention to the chart periodically and praise the children for being responsible about their schoolwork.
Time Required	The required time would be 15 minutes for introductory time depending on how many students are in the class. The completion of the chart can be ongoing until the teacher notices the students have mastered skills in responsibility for school work.
Resources Needed	A large chart listing the name of each child. A photo of each child (instruct them ahead of time to bring photos from home). Reward markers (e.g., stars, smiley stickers, etc.).
Performance Indicators	The children will discuss the concepts of responsible schoolwork habits and will take pride in viewing their name on the chart with completed assignments.