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Teaching and Tapas

| by Alyssha Swanson

Blurt Chart+Minute to Win It Fridays

by alyssha@teachingandtapas.com

I teach in Spain. Spaniards talk A LOT. I am dealing with a serious level of blurting out! Something had to give, so I created the perfect combination of a blurt chart with a Friday game of minute to win it. Here is how I do it…

 


 

I want to emphasize that this is VERY different than the olden-style writing a name on the board for a punishment. With a playful attitude and a kindly “oops” reminder, it really stays pretty sweet and is not meant to make anyone feel bad. Usually, the student covers their smile with their hand as they catch themselves.

 

Each year I make the first game of Minute to Win It irresistibly fun. One of my favorites is giving them a cookie that they put on their forehead and have to scoot down to their mouth using only gravity and facial muscles. No hands!

One note: The cookie example is not a typical minute to win it game for me because it is a big edible prize. I ALWAYS stick to skittles. One skittle if they made it through the week and were able to participate in the game and one skittle if they were able to “win” the game. Simple. Easy. Maximum of two small pieces of candy. No-food schools could use stickers as an alternative.

 

I NEVER tell the kids what the upcoming game will be for the week. When they get chatty and we are really needing to reel things back in, I come up with a really fun, new game. But often I just think of a game a few minutes before we play. Here are a few ideas to help get you started…

 

 

So there you have it!ย Are you ready to try to combine a blurt chart with a minute to win it Friday?

 

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Comments

  1. Anna DiGilio says

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    This has to be the BEST IDEA EVERRRRR! Oh…gosh..I love it soooo much! I am totally doing this in my classroom! Thanks so much for sharing such a great tip!

    hugs
    Anna

  2. Natalie says

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    Love this idea! We have a blurt chart, but I'm definitely going to add in the fun prize!

    Natalie
    Teachery Tidbits

  3. Nicole Rios says

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    Alyssha, this is AWESOME! You never cease to amaze me with your creativity and talent. I did Minute to Win It games at our classroom Christmas party, and the kids loved it. I know this would be a big hit, and only having to prepare for one a week is totally manageable. Love the positive tone and reinforcement for all the of kiddos doing their best. Thanks so much.

    Nicole
    Mrs. Rios Teaches Second Grade

  4. Laura says

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    Such a fun post! Love your Minute to Win it Ideas! My kiddos will love this! Thanks for sharing!
    XO
    Laura

  5. Corinna says

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    What a fun way to end the week and send that positive reinforcement! Love it ๐Ÿ™‚

    Aloha,
    Corinna (โœฟโ— โ€ฟโ— )
    Surfin' Through Second

  6. Faith Wheeler says

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    My kiddos would love doing this! I may have to try it with them ๐Ÿ™‚

  7. Ms. Chrissy B says

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    I like this! What a great way to help kids be aware of their blurting out while rewarding the kids who control it! Fun fun fun!

    Buzzing with Ms. B

  8. Elizabeth Rossmiller says

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    I have chatty kiddos this year, too. It has been difficult to break this! I love the idea of playing a 'Minute to Win It' game as a reward… that would be pretty darn motivating!

    Elizabeth
    Seconds at the Beach

  9. Growing Firsties says

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    I'm all over it!!!! What a FUNNNNNNNN and positive idea!!!!!!!!! Thank you so much for sharing!!! Growing Firsties

  10. KTP on TPT says

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    Can I be in your classroom, please? I want to play all of those games!! I love the idea of the blurt chart, definitely going to share that with my teammates! Thanks so much!

    Katie ๐Ÿ™‚
    KTP: Keep Teaching and Planning!

  11. Lauren Bell says

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    How fun? I have a kiddo that can't for the life of him quit blurting. He is also quite competitive so I think this just might be the trick!

  12. Traci - Dragonflies in First says

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    Fabulous end of the week! What fun! Love it! ๐Ÿ˜‰

  13. Heidi says

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    Absolutely LOVE this idea. What a great way to help the kids practice self control without calling them out on their "oops" Thanks for sharing such a wonderful idea ๐Ÿ™‚

  14. Diana says

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    This is fabulous! I have a blurt chart and I know it would be even more effective with your fun minute to win games- thanks for sharing such a great idea!

  15. alyssha@teachingandtapas.com says

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    This has totally transformed my classroom behaviors! I used to have a blurt chart too, but never really had a great reward for not blurting out so it lost its luster. Once you get going with this, it turns into a well oiled machine! No blurts, plus a little fun on Fridays. At the end of the year, my students always say this was their favorite part of being in my class. It is pretty awesome!

  16. Brenda Frady says

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    Oh my goodness, what a BRILLIANT idea! LOVE it!!
    SO trying this next week!

  17. Marie-Eve Rousseau says

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    What do you do with kids that can't participate?

  18. alyssha@teachingandtapas.com says

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    Marie-Eve,

    The kids who can't participate have to just sit and watch. They have to fight that urge to want to try which is a great motivator for the next week!

  19. carmina sanchez says

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    Can you please publish a list of the games and supplies that you need?

MEET ALYSSHA

I am a reading teacher and traveler at heart. I spent most of my teaching career abroad, teaching in international schools (most recently: Spain). I am now back in the good 'ol USA, helping teachers figure out how to make reading instruction simple and fantastically effective. Take a peek around and contact me if you have questions! Read Moreโ€ฆ

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