#STUDIO PERSONALITY DESIGNS FOR STUDENTS HOW TO#

A Bad Case of the Stripes - This book by David Shannon is a great jumping off point for talking about individuality, laughing at others and incorporating other character issues.Review the notebook on a regular basis to reinforce good behavior.

#STUDIO PERSONALITY DESIGNS FOR STUDENTS HOW TO#

Interactive Character Notebook - Compile ideas for handling anger or bullying, as well as suggestions for acts of kindness and how to show a teacher respect.

Button Pushing - Cultivate a classroom culture that identifies 'buttons' that cause stress or anger and have students work toward avoiding button pushing.

Walk in my Shoes - Trace feet and stand in someone else's footprint while discussing examples of empathy.

Growing Gratitude - Use the door of your classroom to build a paper tree or flower and put things your class is grateful for on the branches or stem.

This can also give insight into the interpersonal issues your students are facing.

Puppet Role Play - Use puppets to have students act out a conflict and resolution.

Make It Mine - Let kids define character traits in their own words and share an example of someone they know who displays that positive characteristic.

If space allows, make a bulletin board with the ideas. You could do a group brainstorming session or have children write and draw their recipes.

Recipe for Success - Students post 'ingredients' for the recipe of what good character looks like.

This could be via written notes or circle time to give each other compliments.

Bucket-filler Friday - Take time once a week to have students encourage each other.

Character-b uilding Activities: Elementary Try some of these activities, broken out by age group, to help mold student behavior throughout the year. Teaching children to treat each other with respect is an important part of school that can make the difference in the success of your classroom.

Studio personality designs for students