Classroom Management

At the beginning of the year I tell my students about sports warning cards used in Volleyball and their meaning. I also state that many other sports utilize cards as a means of keeping control of the game. In a game situation cards are given for unsportsman-like conduct, disrespectful behavior toward others, etc. In my class the cards are used as follows:

• 1st Yellow Card - Warning (quiet down)
• 2nd Yellow Card - Warning (reminder) after two warnings a red is automatic
• Red Card - Point taken away

Each class enters the gymnasium with 4 points.

• 1 point for entering quietly
• 1 point for listening quietly to directions
• 1 point for participation and teamwork during class
• 1 point for lining up quietly to leave