Carolyn shared her Time Out Writing assignments with Getty ArtsEdNet. You
can access both of the through the Files for Sharing folder:
http://www.princetonol.com/groups/iad/Files/time.htm These are good for
upper elementary and middle school. Save - or copy and paste into document
editing program.
Time Out (short version):
(from Carolyn) Okay, this is the one I use more often if the need arises. It
gives ownership to the student's actions and I have documentation of the
incident.( I removed my principal's name on this one). Of course, if this
doesn't send a message to them you can always use the long written lesson.
Time Out Lesson (long version)
(From Carolyn) I am NOT the original author and cannot find the site where
this is from but will look in my files and see if I can find it.
This is suitable for upper elementary and especially middle school students.
I do not use this the first time I have a behavior problem. (it's a bit
harsh..lots of writing).
I use this when I have to remove a student from art class because there are
so many disruptions from him/her. I know some teachers hate the idea of a
"time out" but sometimes there is no other solution. I want to have the
student doing something during a "time out" rather than just sitting. I used
to send students to another classroom to do this.
BTW, I've only had to use this a few times.
Well...I think we will have these younguns in shape in no time with all of
this great advice (Other list serves - I'll be compiling all of the tips on
classroom management to share....there are just so many to go through).
