Classroom Behavior Charts

Classroom behavior charts are very helpful to track behavioral goals of individual students or an entire group.

Using classroom behavior charts is fairly simple. The trick is consistency. You must be consistent in the following:

• Noticing and dealing with undesirable behavior
• Praising positive behavior
• Rewarding goals
• Giving consequences for negative behavior

If students understand that you will be recording behavior and that they will be held accountable to that behavior, then you will see that the behavior chart will start to work wonders. Be clear in the identified behaviors that you expect. Make sure that you don't overload students with expected behaviors. . .but instead focus on a few things that you'd like to improve or keep track of. A behavior chart should be used to focus on behaviors that the students struggle with, rather than using them to focus on behaviors that are already part of the established and accepted rules.

You can also use behavior charts with students who pose management challenges. You'd be surprised at what can be accomplished by a sincere adult and with consistent rewards for positive behavior as well as consequences for negative behavior.

Making your own behavior chart is the best way to get a chart specific to a child or group's behavior not to mention the fact that it's the cheapest. With a large piece of poster board, make three columns (lengthwise). In the middle column write no more than two desired behaviors. For each behavior, use the left column for a reward that will be earned should the class or individual reach their goal. In the right column, write a consequence that will be earned should the individual or class not reach their goal.

To keep track, use a clear jar and a tablespoon along with either popcorn kernels, dried beans or small candies. Use positive reinforcement when the class behaves correctly or takes a step towards reaching the goal. Make a big production of using a tablespoon and scooping the small candies (or whatever you choose to use), into the clear jar. When the jar is full, reward the class or individual with a predetermined reward such as a movie, or extra recess.

Fortunately, there are a variety of resources if you don't have the time or interest in making your own charts.

This site offers a comprehensive option for printing your own behavior charts. From weekly point charts to a list of pre-determined classroom expectations and everything in between, you can find what you want here and have it ready to go for your next class! There are a few blank options so that you can customize the charts; however, there are no type in forms.

These single behavior charts are great with younger students. They focus on keeping track of one behavior at a time so that a younger, more easily distracted child doesn't feel overwhelmed.

Behavior modification charts are generally used for students who have diagnosed difficulties such as ADHD, Asperger's or ODD. They are geared towards, as the name implies, modifying behavior in the long term sense rather than simply dealing with a classroom management situation. Behavior modification takes the work of parents, teachers and other professionals all working together for the student. The charts help by keeping an open line of communication between all the child's care givers as well as giving the child a tangible reminder as needed.

Behavior charts in the classroom can be very helpful to both manage a classroom, as well as manage individual kids. They help give kids a tangible reminder of both the desired behavior as well as the consequences and rewards. Charts can keep kids on track and help them take responsibility for their behavior.

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