We are having issues with the childrens behavior in the lunchroom. What does your school do to keep order in the lunchroom? List any rewards, procedures, consquences, thanks!
2006-09-27 11:07:11 · 4 answers · asked by littlebit17 5 in Education & Reference ➔ Teaching
what are the ages and genders of the kids?
i was at a charter school before where we had problems in the lunch room some of the things that we did were
separate the children by gender---- reward them if they behave well by letting them sit together, this works better w/ms and hs age where you have a lot of boyfriend/girlfriend relationships
with younger children have assigned seating
a good idea overall is to start from where you would like it to be.
have all the children go in and sit down, the ones that are sitting quietly and meeting your expectations of how they should behave can get in line for their food when you tap them on the shoulder or call there name. if you have kids that bring their own lunch maybe have them wait before the can enter the eating area or have them stand in a line until they are meeting expectations before they start eating.
as far as rewards look for things the students get that maybe they are taking for granted, access to vending machines, sitting w/friends, free time/recess
mainly make sure the expectations are clear and the rewards are clear and follow through with any consequences(neg or pos)
2006-09-27 11:17:47 · answer #1 · answered by g_kennedy12 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We have several teachers stationed around the lunchroom--at the doors, walking the floors, etc. All of the school rules also apply in the lunchroom. If they make a mess, they have to take the mop or broom and clean it up. If they leave messes on their lunch table, the table gets closed (folded up) and they are not allowed to use it for the next day. (Now, I know this sounds like a ridiculous solution, but teenagers are creatures of habit. Our lunchrooms are always so filled that when the kids' tables are closed, it means they have to sit elsewhere--not with their friends.) Also, if they have their iPods, cell phones, or any other devices out in the lunchroom, the devices get taken away. If the kids are rude or misbehaving, they are taken to the office and receive disciplinary action. Good luck at your new school!
2006-09-27 19:36:40 · answer #2 · answered by ms. teacher ft 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
make a list of things
" not to do in the lunch room
'copy it and give to each student [have their teacher pass out] and make them sign it, give them a copy and the teacher keeps a copy
and what will happen if they do not follow the proper behavior expected.
consequences are 1. a letter to parent about behavior and lose the right to be in lunchroom the day, they will be in the Principal's office for the entire lunch period.
the second time they misbehave, they have to eat their lunch in the principals office all for the entire lunch period for a week, write a essay of 500 words, why their behavior is not acceptable.
the third time, lunch in the principals office for the entire lunch period, and write and read it in front of the students classmates.
2006-09-27 19:53:10 · answer #3 · answered by churchonthewayseniors 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Teachers eat in the lunchroom.
Two kids from each grade are assigned to clean up after everyone is done eating. One sweeps, one wipe tables. (They do not like cleaning up others messes and slowly police themselves-patience!)
They are dismissed from tables. Individually, or with some grades, by an entire table-at the teachers discretion for sure!
We have never had to do more than above (it is standard now for years), however we always say, 'we don't want to mention seating charts, timed eating, teachers sitting at your table, etc.' Just so they know.
Good luck.
2006-09-28 21:40:38 · answer #4 · answered by teachr 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋