Friday, September 26, 2008

Meltdown Paid Off!

Good news everyone! The DAP meltdown paid off. That's right. DAP is a sitter arounder most of the time in class. When everyone else is diligently working, DAP is sitting (quietly mind you) and doing NOTHING. When an assignment is not done in a specified amount of time, we have an agreement. He has to take it to another classroom time during his recess or lunch time. Missing play time (which is the ONLY reason DAP comes to school in his eyes) is pretty powerful, so it is often an easy choice for him, but sometimes, not so much. I've been weary about giving him work to do during recess after the melt down incident, but this week a whole new DAP came to school. No, no, he didn't willingly get all his work done without the threat of losing recess. But, two times this week, he chose not to get his work done during work time and when he was sent to another room he did it quickly and pleasantly, like someone who didn't, just three weeks ago, have a complete and utter "tea kettle" meltdown and block me from going back into my classroom. What a difference a few weeks makes. Phew! (Knock on wood, of course)

5 comments:

  1. Well, good. Because meltdowns usually don't pay off.

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  2. It sounds like you have given him some structure in his life that was missing. Good for you! It sounds like DAP is a happier student too.

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  3. I am so glad he is cooperating now! I will cross my fingers for another good week. How exciting that you got to meet the WONDERFUL and AMAZING Grandma J yesterday! I am so jealous!

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  4. I'm glad he's in the zone. I'll keep my fingers crossed. How much do I love that Pumpkin is so tough?

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  5. Good job! I do like when you send him to Mr. Show's room though!

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