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Table Cartoons

When the children are working on a project that requires a great deal of quiet and concentration, I use this trick:

Each table has a color that corresponds with a small circle on the board.  If everyone at the table is focused and working quietly, I start with eyes for that table's cartoon.

As the class progresses, the drawings become more and more detailed (and silly)-- as long as the table is quietly focused on their work.  One of today's Grade 1 cartoons are below (they were coloring their Magic Carpets for 40 minutes straight-- a great accomplishment for 6 year olds)...

This a lot more fun than adding or subtracting points.  The kids still talk about some of the cartoons their table had months ago!



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  1. RachelNovember 30, 2011 at 8:11 AM

    This is great! I'm always on the lookout for easy & direct 'positive' reinforcements instead of just negative consequences.

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  2. Hannah- Art.Paper.Scissors.Glue!November 30, 2011 at 5:46 PM

    Haha I love it! Very original and creative!

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  3. PhylNovember 30, 2011 at 7:18 PM

    So clever! I bet the kids really enjoy this.

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  4. Patty PalmerDecember 5, 2011 at 6:34 PM

    Great fun! Must get that book!

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  5. KristinDecember 5, 2011 at 9:34 PM

    thanks guys, the sillier the better. the flying pig in a tutu on roller skates with pigtails, an "I love mom" tattoo and a mustache is a current crowd favorite. :)

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  6. Katie MorrisDecember 14, 2011 at 6:07 PM

    This is a really great idea. I will definitely be trying this out because boy do I have some chatty classes! This is a very positive way to encourage and give feedback.

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