Let me repeat the ideas from the year five leader, Mrs Williams, and her team, which have already helped some of you get the year fives back on track.
- Encourage good behaviour by telling them you are allowed to recommend individuals for a 'star of the week' award. This has already changed behaviour in one group.
- Remind mentees that you will send those who cannot behave sensibly to Mrs Williams.
The first option is far better than the second because it is positive and carries a promise rather than a threat. It is always better this way round.
Whichever option you use, be sure you carry it out, or the mentees will think you are soft and take advantage of you.
Above all, be organised. If you are clear about the activity and have your resources organised, you can keep the pace high, make it fun and give them no chance to misbehave. It is also important to show them, and tell them, that you enjoy their company and their efforts. Keep using words which show you value them and their ideas.
"You worked hard today and really brought the activity to life." "That was fun, I liked the way you worked together." "Great behaviour this week."
