One day Nina asked what she needed to do to earn some free reading time. Curling up and reading in the classroom library was Nina's favorite thing to do and we were using this reward as a way to help her improve her behavior in class. We explained that she had to meet her goals—things she had been working on getting better at all year. The key to free reading in the library would come in the form of: following directions, asking permission, putting in a good effort, and being kind to others. Nina replied, “I just don’t do those things.”
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At least she's honest!
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