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Positive Behavior Management {Gold Tags}

Happy Sunday!

As many of you know, I do not use a clip chart in my classroom.  In fact, I waited a year after I started blogging to even mention it.  I would just kind of glide over my whole management system and be vague about it.  And by that, I mean I never talked about it.  

Because I was afraid.

I was afraid that people would throw rotten tomatoes.  I even titled the post “I Don’t Use A Clip Chart.  Please Don’t Throw Rotten Tomatoes.“

Luckily for me, no one threw anything.

Phew.  It takes a long time to do my hair.  Even though I only have two hairstyles:  Down or In a Ponytail.  Either way, I don’t need anyone throwing tomatoes or other food at it.

Simply put, students earn “gold tags” (or tickets) for making good choices all throughout the day.  At the end of the week, they turn them in for Fun Friday (which are centers such as writing, art, play-doh, math or whatever is exciting and engaging for your learners) and the person with the most gold tags gets to choose their center first. 

For more of an in depth look at this program, you can check out a post {HERE} or {HERE}.

Some people were ready to try something new.  Some people said they were going to stick with their clip chart.  Some people said they were going to keep using Class Dojo.  I say do whatever works for you.  Whatever helps you have a good day.  Whatever works in your classroom.  Gold tags work for me so that’s what I use.

Recently, Miss Giraffe shared my behavior management post on her Facebook page and it was shared a lot and I’ve been receiving emails from a lot of people.  Which I love, by the way!  And now I’m getting lots of questions and lots of requests for this or that or how or why or when regarding gold tags.

So I spent some time this week and put everything in one place and it’s all editable (over 100 pages!) so if you want to use this program in your classroom, you can totally customize it to meet your needs.  

I personally use the weekly certificates because kids love the certificates and I can’t handle daily communication.
I cut the certificates in half to save paper.  
I know.
I’m such a goody goody.
I updated the certificates and included different monthly headers so you can change them out if you want, or you can use a generic one.  Again, these are editable so that you can make them however you want.
I received a lot of emails about daily/weekly communication with a parent signature or initials required so I also have new behavior logs in the pack:
OR:
These options can also be changed monthly 
because I added different clip art.
And these options are also editable.

If you want labels to make a Fun Friday chart like mine, I have a couple of versions for you in both b/w and color.  And yes, these are editable, too!
Colorful curly edges.
Or black and white straight edges.
I’ve also got the matching labels for the clothespins.  In color or black and white.  Yep.  They’re editable, too.
Last, I’ve got letters to parents explaining the program.  Because that’s important.  Obviously.
Alright.  I think I covered everything.  But, if not, feel free to email me or leave a comment because I love to talk about gold tags!  I honestly can’t imagine using a different behavior plan.
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Comments

  6. Kim says

    This looks amazing!!! I use your gold tags and both my students and I LOVE them! This is just what I need to make my system run smoother!

  8. Lori Martin-Lukomski says

    I would love love love this! I did gold tags and took a break from counting gold tags this year and did class dojo. All year I kept saying God I miss gold tags! I'm definitely switching back! No more over zealous parents checking their kids points every second and emailing me about why they got a point taken away even though it clearly said why. I will never abandon gold tags ever ever ever again!!!
    CLRMB5L@gmail.com

  9. Nicole says

    I am in love with this!!! I've tried the ticket thing before and it didn't work, but your way seems so simple. I will definitely be using in August whether I win or not!!

  11. Mary Love Strange says

    I'd really like this to use in lieu of a behavior chart. I like to emphasize the positive to great a safe and fun classroom environment, and this would help me with that. Thanks for the opportunity!
    marylove.houston@gmail.com

  26. Lisa Io says

    This would bring back some developmentally appropriate skills back to school. Awesomeness!! (this could be a word ๐Ÿ™‚ ) matschke1io@gmail.com

  28. Amber O. says

    Since reading your original post, I've used this system in my classroom & loved it! My kids have loved it, too…but my principal questions it. Hoping this packet will answer her questions better and convince her to get on board:) geteacher@hotmail.com

  40. amalisa says

    I'd love the chance to try a new system. Thank you! whyabsolutely @ yahoo . com

  43. Mollie Shutt says

    LOVE this!!!! I would LOVE to WIN!:) I will be teaching 4th grade at a new school that hates clip charts and fosters positive discipline! I would love (again!) to win!!!!!

  46. Brandi Collins says

    Ever since I saw your post about this on pinterest last week I have been trying to find a way to adopt this into my classroom in August because I think it is genius! I am so happy you made a kit to make it easier to start.

    bc57417@gmail.com

  47. rosaleen says

    Started using these when I read about it on your blog in first grade-love them! Would love to win your updated forms. rsturlini@csdo.org

  53. Jayne Highsmith says

    My kiddos LOVE Fun Friday! It's so much more fun to catch kids being good:) I do not miss all the parent notes questioning the clip chart. I'd love to win and update my Fun Friday clothespin chart;) Happy Summer!

  56. The Filapek Family says

    I think I might be ready for a change and this sounds so great! Everyone gets to participate in Fun Friday, but those who work harder get rewarded first! Question-how long is Fun Friday and is your school OK with you taking a break from teaching on Fridays? That's what I'm worried about, LOL!
    Beth
    bfilapek@yahoo.com

  57. rebecca says

    I'm switching grade levels, k to first, and schools. This is a great ways to hold the kids responsible for doing the reporting to parents about behavior and not me.

  59. Carol Polston says

    Looks great! I bet my class would love it. You are so entertaining to read- love your stuff Kristin!

  62. Kim S says

    I like my behavior chart, but I'd like to try something more positive that doesn't involve me buying prizes. This sounds great! kcsalyer@yahoo.com

  64. Kim says

    We've been looking into your system. Thanks for sharing all the ins and outs! Would love to try it out! barnhartk@pcsstn.com

  69. Kimberly Callahan says

    Love, love, love the gold tags and I am excited about the editable version so I can customize it for my classroom. Thanks for sharing your amazing ideas! Kimcal@charter.net

  72. Sue Keirn says

    Thank you for all the time you put into sharing with us!!!

  74. Karyn Wright says

    "Gold tags??" That sounds like Kristin… Oh my gosh, it is you!!! You are an amazing teacher, and I feel so blessed to have learned so much from you! Let's get together soon my friend! ? Karyn Wright

  75. lorena says

    How great is this?!? Fingers crossed! lorepuckett at gmail dot com

  78. Kristin Smith says

    Hi Kristin, just wanted to say I love your blog and I love love love gold tags! I have been using them for two years now and it has changed my life (in the classroom that is. ๐Ÿ™‚ )I don't really need to win the packet because I already use most of the stuff, I just wanted to comment how awesome they are. Thanks for sharing this idea!

  80. KrazyforKindergarten says

    I love your Gold Tags! Thank you so much for the explanation and packet! Also thank you for being honest about "taking them away" if warranted. I would much rather give them also but sometimes in life we do loose out because of a wrong choice.

  94. Laura Peden says

    I do or use a clip chart system In my class either. Never have and don't plan to ever. I even went to my principal to explain why when she wanted clip chart behavior charts to go school wide. I love the positive reinforcement spin to this system. It would fit in perfectly with the way I work in my classroom! Thanks. Lpeden@pblpanthers.org

    • Laura Peden says

      Sorry! That's supposed to say I do NOT use a clip chart system! ๐Ÿ™‚

  96. Kirsten says

    This looks awesome, and I'd LOVE to win! My school wants me to go to Dojo, and I don't want to! Your system is so positive, and I love it!!

  97. tpace1970 says

    This is great! I got rid of clip chart last year and really need something to replace it. Thanks!

  98. teacherkeila says

    This is fantastic! I got rid of my clip chart during the last quarter last year, but did not nothing in it's place. It went ok, but always felt I needed something else. This would be awesome to have! teacherkeila1@sbcglobal.net

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  100. Terri says

    I bought this last year, and used it with my Kinders. I loved it! Most importantly, it worked. My students loved it and worked hard to earn the gold tickets. Fun Friday was a great success.

  101. Cindy S. says

    I have used your Gold Tags behavior system for the past two years. It works wonders in the classroom, and the parents love seeing their kids so excited about getting them!! Thank you so much for sharing!! It has changed my classroom forever!!

  102. Sheri says

    I love this. I have been teaching preschool for about 20 years. Last year, while I was “off”” for the summer, I spent a lot of time thinking about behavior management. I knew that if I was going to continue, something would have to change because the systems I had tried had not worked for me. And, that is the key! What works for one person doesn’t always work for another. I knew that was going to be a problem where I teach because every teacher has their own way of handling behavior, and most think their way of doing it is the way to go. So on Parent Night I was very careful to explain that there are many ways to manage classroom behavior and all are acceptable. I explained that they just didn’t happen to work for me. This was the best year I have had in a long time – no tickets to pull, no “frowny faces”, no children sitting in isolation wondering what they did wrong with no idea how to fix it. I have more time to work with the children on conflict resolution and how to handle different situations that arise in the room not to mention more time to teach other things. Love your ideas. Your hair do is safe with me. I believe in constant evaluation of what we are doing, and I believe in changing what doesn’t work. Sure makes teaching more fun.

  103. Kathleen Anuci says

    Hey Kristin, I love your blog, ran across it a couple years ago when you posted first about your yellow tag system. I used it for a little bit, but I’m super terrible with paperwork. Our district has a tech truck that goes around to the schools and shows off a bunch of stuff we can’t afford, but they did hook us up with a behavior management tech tool called ClassDojo. It’s sort of like a Facebook page but just for your class and parents. You give the kids points based on rules, you can give them individually, as a group or to the whole class. It’s super easy to manage, even have the app on my phone. The parents love it because they can follow their kids behavior in real time. I set some goals for my class and they loved working towards the goal. Anytime a point is awarded to one student, the whole class get a point, and also if a student gets a point taken away, it decreases the whole class point total. You should look into it. We have done away with traditional paper and pen communications with our parents and the three K classes are only using this system next year.
    Class Dojo

  104. Josie says

    We earn 7habit tickets. Love the approach of seeking the positive & fun Friday!!

  105. Tammy says

    What happens to the students with the least tags (or none)?

    • kristinoldham@yahoo.com says

      Hi! I am ALWAYS passing out gold tags. I’ve never had a student with zero gold tags at the end of the week. The whole idea behind this system is to look for the positives — even in those challenging students. The student with the least amount of gold tags choose their Fun Friday center last. There are still choices and he/she still plays.

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