We were discussing the benefits of positive reinforcement vs. negative reinforcement. As an example I brought a $5.00 McDonald's gift card attached it to some decorated construction paper and taped it on the board. I have a student who can't seem to go 4 sentences without using a swear word... great heart...terrible mouth! I have heard the "f" word to the point I barly flinch... and if you know me... that would seem impossible. Anyway, I have addressed the language "consistently" but she would giggle and say it was "Impossible Mrs. Hucko!"
The challenge... get through the entire double block...3 hours... without ONE swear word & the gift card was hers.
And much to my surprise & hers, she did it! When the bell rang this sweet, tough, girl smiled ear to ear as I handed her the gift card then to she hugged me... a very heart felt hug & thanked me. I told her I was proud of her & now that we know she can do it, I expect her to continue this becoming behavior. I look forward to seeing how this goes.
My only fear is that the rest of the girls will beef up their language with the hopes of the same challenge! Oh well....
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