Work Completion can be tough. There are so many steps, directions, time limits and distractions in a classroom that completing even the simplest of tasks can be difficult. This student wasn't producing work that represented his skills. He also had continual issues with off task behaviors and was frequently a class disruption. We focused on work and provided a special "office/work station" for my friend. He had a desk near the other students for lessons and class discussions, but when it came to independent work time, we provided a place in the classroom, yet not right next to neighbors who had the potential to derail good work habits. We made rules for the work space since rules are what kids are always looking for and that is how this story evolved. Many stories were created to support good work habits at his "office/work station" that provided follow up and reinforcement.
I am lucky, because I have a special work station in my classroom. It is almost like an office desk. It is a special desk that I will work at when it is time to work independently.
There are rules for my desk.
1. I need to do my work as best as I can.
2. I should raise my hand when I need to say something so I don’t interrupt the kids.
3. My noises should stay in my throat, so that I don’t disturb others.
4. My materials need to stay in order by keeping them in the desk and if some things fall on the floor, I should make sure to put it in its proper place.
By following these rules, I will have the best work space at my school.
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