tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-242698021784975973.post6039886446082826951..comments2023-06-12T08:51:02.894-04:00Comments on EduKate and Inspire: Whole Brain Teaching: Using a Super Improver Wall to Motivate StudentsKate @ EduKate and Inspirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13649621462275576220noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-242698021784975973.post-78771820020052361342019-08-03T20:31:45.557-04:002019-08-03T20:31:45.557-04:00Hi there! It is a pack of rainbow cardstock meant...Hi there! It is a pack of rainbow cardstock meant for scrapbooking from Michaels-- it was already cut perfectly to size!Kate @ EduKate and Inspirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13649621462275576220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-242698021784975973.post-42443763451458287622019-08-03T18:08:02.321-04:002019-08-03T18:08:02.321-04:00Hi! I am going to implement SIW this year, and I l...Hi! I am going to implement SIW this year, and I love how yours is set up. It looks easy and manageable. What did you use for the levels? Construction paper? Cardstock? Thanks! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10730280098633855131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-242698021784975973.post-8576146210289333212018-09-17T21:19:56.030-04:002018-09-17T21:19:56.030-04:00Hi there! Great question. For the most part, It ...Hi there! Great question. For the most part, It did not hinder my instructional time having students add a star. A lot of times, it gave us a quick opportunity to celebrate the student when they added the star mid-lesson. If that doesn't work for your teaching style, you could always say something like, "add a star as soon as we transition to the next activity" and allow the student to add one during the next break. Often, I would write "add a star" on top of a student's paper and they would go add one when papers got passed back. Lots of options!Kate @ EduKate and Inspirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13649621462275576220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-242698021784975973.post-17731576146596665942018-09-16T23:40:41.228-04:002018-09-16T23:40:41.228-04:00I know this is an old post, but have a question. I...I know this is an old post, but have a question. I am excited to launch SIW this week for my 5th graders. How do you "reward" the stars throughout class without it being disruptive? I was wondering if I needed something tangible (counters, popsicle sticks, etc.) that I would give kids when I notice star worthy improvements, but don't want to go back to the board or have the kids moving around during instructional time. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15905708752350974518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-242698021784975973.post-59197131377935095402014-11-17T13:57:34.843-05:002014-11-17T13:57:34.843-05:00I'm thinking of redoing my Super Improvers Wal...I'm thinking of redoing my Super Improvers Wall & loved reading about yours! I especially like the superstar & legend paper :) I pinned this for future reference - thanks!<br />JenPositively Learninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04019772782327388037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-242698021784975973.post-25977819537920434192014-07-30T00:11:30.904-04:002014-07-30T00:11:30.904-04:00Hi Bethany! Yes, I originally started with 10 sta...Hi Bethany! Yes, I originally started with 10 stars, but with 26 students, 5 stars for moving up to the next level became much more practical and easy to manage! I have a lot of other behavior management systems happening in my classroom, but if the SIW was your only system, I could see 10 stars as much more manageable. Thanks for stopping by! Kate @ EduKate and Inspirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13649621462275576220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-242698021784975973.post-64160001560366638622014-07-29T23:18:25.278-04:002014-07-29T23:18:25.278-04:00Love the pocket chart idea and that the kids manag...Love the pocket chart idea and that the kids manage everything by themselves. I think I remember that the WBT site said that kids move up after getting 10 stars. I noticed that you only do 5. Have you tried it with 10? I'm just curious about your reasoning. Thanks!Bethanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17499841606482690124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-242698021784975973.post-27352694175725300402014-07-09T13:42:30.179-04:002014-07-09T13:42:30.179-04:00I just wanted to let you know that I linked to a f...I just wanted to let you know that I linked to a few of your pictures when writing a blog about The Super Improvers Wall. I was looking for a simple visual and since I am going to be starting it this year, I didn't have any pictures from last year to use in my post. Your blog is great, I'm your newest follower (thanks to the super improver wall google search that took me here!)<br />-Ashlee<br /><a href="http://teacherwillrunforbooks.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">TeacherWillRunforBooks</a>TeacherWillRunForBookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17878988868960792405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-242698021784975973.post-4429439843420065222014-02-10T21:35:09.538-05:002014-02-10T21:35:09.538-05:00Hi Kate! So excited to see your post on the Super...Hi Kate! So excited to see your post on the Super Improvers Team! I call it the Heart of my classroom! I had six make it all the way to Living Legend last year, so their pics are on permanent display in my classroom. My current students see them on campus and treat them like celebrities! They are definitely motivated to see their pics possibly join this elite group! The cool thing about this tool is that it allows everyone to shine, no matter their academic level! It's all about individual improvements! For your readers, I recommend the free webcasts at this link: http://www.livestream.com/wholebrainteaching1/folder You may also contact me at NancyStoltenberg@WholeBrainTeaching.com I am the Director of WBT Certifiction and the Director of International Relations. Thanks again for promoting WBT!! Nancy <br /><i><b><a href="http://www.nstoltenbergwbt.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Mrs. Stoltenberg's Second Grade Class</a></b></i><br />Nancy Stoltenberg Director of WBT Certificationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06628355109841526946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-242698021784975973.post-670599878128058892014-02-07T11:00:21.686-05:002014-02-07T11:00:21.686-05:00Hi Amanda! Good to hear from you! For the Super ...Hi Amanda! Good to hear from you! For the Super Improver Wall, I don't really give specific goals to students-- but that's not to say that you can't do it that way, too! A student could add a star for many different types of improvements... I keep track of how they are doing in my head! The only specific goal we work on is for our class improver card. If you want to give specific goals to students, maybe you could try writing their goal directly on their Super Improver card??Kate @ EduKate and Inspirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13649621462275576220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-242698021784975973.post-79706908492485437822014-02-06T22:49:47.135-05:002014-02-06T22:49:47.135-05:00Hey lady! Long time! :) Quick question for you. I ...Hey lady! Long time! :) Quick question for you. I started the wall with my class this year, but it kind of fell away as the year went on since there were so many other incentives going on in the room. I also felt like it was hard to keep track of who's goal was what... do you have any advice for how you keep track of each student's goal?<br /><br />Amanda<br /><a href="http://wilkieclass.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Reaching for the TOP!</a>Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06068265031161944338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-242698021784975973.post-77151914777692261972014-02-02T20:23:04.638-05:002014-02-02T20:23:04.638-05:00I'm in the same boat as Tammy! I started using...I'm in the same boat as Tammy! I started using WBT last year and haven't learned too much about the Super Improvers Wall, but, with the push to have our students take charge of their learning gains, this seems like a great idea, and one that I will continue to read about. Pinned your post and loved it!<br />Lori <br /><b><a href="http://teachingwithloveandlaughter.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Teaching With Love and Laughter</a></b><br />luvyorkies@gmail.com<br />Lori Rosenberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07152898068250018045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-242698021784975973.post-88907221149858446572014-02-02T11:02:14.979-05:002014-02-02T11:02:14.979-05:00Thanks for visiting, Tammy! I use many WBT compon...Thanks for visiting, Tammy! I use many WBT components in my classroom-- LOVE how WBT has increased student engagement in my classroom! Let me know if you have any questions! :)Kate @ EduKate and Inspirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13649621462275576220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-242698021784975973.post-26103402893839736482014-02-02T10:42:13.923-05:002014-02-02T10:42:13.923-05:00I have just started reading about and using WBT ov...I have just started reading about and using WBT over the past month or so. I have not read about the Super Improvers Wall yet so am thankful for this introduction and visuals! I love the little glimpse into how others use things:)<br /><br />Tammy<br /><a href="http://theresourcefulapple.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">The Resourceful Apple</a>Mrs. Wathenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16012228788109238216noreply@blogger.com