THE RED BUTTON
Sometimes kids just get stuck - worn out from a long day of learning, they need a way to get invigorated during the course of the day. Ron Clark uses what is called, "the red button." During the course of the day, to celebrate class successes, e.g. a test session gone well, a group problem solved, etc., the teachers push a red button and the kids know what to do next! The button plays music - a fun, exciting song- and the kids all get up in their seats and jump around, dance, etc. When the music stops, the kids immediately go back to work. It is another example of a motivator that kids work toward and enjoy, making their school experiences unique from those of their non-KJDS friends.
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