My students then match the different words from the list to each root. We are on week 3, and it is working great! We start out the beginning of the week talking about each root and it's meaning. I was so excited to find One Extra Degree's Word Warriors program. Reading Olympians really seems like a great program as a separate vocabulary program, but I did not feel I had time in my week for separate spelling and word work times so I wanted to combine them. Of course I never had as much time as I planned, so I decided to search TpT for a Spelling program based on Greek and Latin Roots. It was my intention to just pick 3-4 words for each root and create weekly spelling lists to match up with the Reading Olympians program. I hoped the program would come with word lists to accompany each root, but it did not. I loved the idea of the kids getting to earn different titles of Greek Gods as they mastered different sets of roots.

This summer I purchased the Reading Olympians program. I decided I wanted to do a weekly spelling list that consisted of Greek and Latin Roots. I also really wanted to do a weekly spelling list, but I wanted it to be challenging and really strengthen their understanding of words. This year I really wanted to spend more time on Greek and Latin Roots. I finally made the think sheet, so I have a freebie for you. One of the things I needed to make was a Behavior Think Sheet for when students got to 'Think About It' on the clip chart. Once a month, we have a class store where they can trade in their hoot loot. I also give hoot loot for birthdays and turning in homework. I needed a behavior management system that could travel with my students.Īt the end of the day if my students make it to 'Owlstanding Student' they get $1 Hoot Loot. I tried Class Dojo last year and it works well, but it was not something the other teachers could access. This gives consistency in behavior, rewards, and consequences among all teachers. The clip chart moves with the students from class to class. So what I did this year is I have the clip chart and each student has a clip with his name on it.

My students would behave for me, but not for their Specials teachers.

One of the issues we had last year was inconsistency in behavior. My students have Chinese, Drama, and Art for Specials. I have fifth graders, so I know that at that age sometimes people move away from the clip chart. So one of the classroom management strategies I am loving this year is my Owl Behavior Clip Chart.

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