"Star Cards"

To help promote a positive classroom environment, we began using "Star Cards" today.  These are very similar to the 'punch cards' Mrs. Schindewolf mentioned at our Parent Information meeting back in August, just with a Hapke twist (stars instead of punches). 

Here's how it works:

• Each child has a card with 15 spaces for stars.
• As the kids are "caught" doing something good (following directions, making good choices, etc), they receive a star on one of the star spaces
• They never really know when I'm going to give them a star, so they are constantly on their toes! ;)
• When a child gets 15 stars on their cards, they get to pick a prize out of the treasure chest and bring their completed "Star Card" home to show you.  
• Once a card is filled, they receive a new one to begin the process again.
• IF a child makes a not-so-good choice, a dot will be added to their cards.  These dots can be changed into stars by showing better and more appropriate behavior.
• This does not replace the "Caught Shining" slips (I'm a HUGE fan of "Caught Shining" slips...This just gives the kids another opportunity to be caught doing the right thing.

If you have any questions/concerns, please let me know!!!