Behavior Management Strategies - Winter Themed Behavior Systems

Ready to spice up your behavior incentive programs for winter? As whole class systems, both of these are sure to promote a sense of teamwork as your students work together toward a common goal, while also reminding your students that they are responsible for the behavioral choices they make.

Winter and Christmas Themed Whole Class Behavior Management System
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Helping Santa Fill His Beard

Rachelle over at What The Teacher Wants charged her kiddos with a secret mission - helping Santa fill in his patchy beard. How? With good behavior, of course! Observed throughout the day, if the class as a whole displayed exemplary behavior Rachelle awarded them with a piece for Santa's beard. And, once his beard was filled out, they were rewarded with a secret surprise and the fun started all over again!

Winter Themed Classroom Behavior Management System
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Marshmallow Points

Originally designed by Ashlyn of The Creative Teacher as a small group behavior system {incentivizing each row to work together to earn points}, this fun winter program could also work well as a whole class incentive system. You, of course, would only need one mug of hot chocolate and students would earn 'mallow-points' when observed making good choices as a whole. When students have added a specific number of marshmallows to the hot chocolate, they earn a reward! A hot chocolate party in the classroom. A Christmas cookie decorating party. Stinky feet day (i.e. learning with no shoes + wear your favorite pair of Christmas socks). Etcetera!

Examples of Exemplary Behavior

Because it's always a great idea to remind your students what is expected of them and set them up for success, discuss ways in which they can earn points. [NOTE: Putting them into "we" statements offers ownership!]

  • We were focused and attentive during the lesson.
  • We set a goal and reached it! [Set specific goals with your students, offering them feedback and encouragement]
  • We were complimented by another teacher/adult! [Specials, walking in the hallway, assemblies, substitute teachers, etc.]

Whether you use one of these whole class system in conjunction with your regular individual behavior plans/programs, or simply think it would offer a fun way to help your wiggly kiddos get through the holiday season, we know they will get your kiddos excited about positive choices!