Ms. Hawkins 3 expectations are to stay safe, healthy, and to be friendly. Using positive descriptive acknowledgement is important because it positively reinforces the behaviors you are wanting to see. Ms. Hawkins states that she uses these expectations to help create a safe, positive environment in her classroom.

Her three expectations are to be kind, respectful, and safe and healthy.

Using positive descriptive behavior is helpful because it gives positive reinforcement of the behavior you see. Students are more likely to respond to the positive comments of what they are doing right then what they are doing wrong. Also, it lays out your expectations for the students of what you would like them to do.

In the video Ms. Hawkes describes her reasoning for using positive descriptive language so every student is following the expectations and creating an environment where everyone can learn. 

1. Ms. Hawkins uses 3 expectations, safe and healthy, respectful, and friendly. 

2. Using positive descriptive acknowledgment allows student to understand what they did right and what about the behavior met the expectation.  Students will be more likely to repeat the behavior if they have positive acknowledgment.  

3. Ms. Hawkins uses these expectations to foster a positve productive classroom environment.  

The three expecations Ms. Hawkins has are being safe and healthy, friendly, and respectful. There are no constant reminders of rules because having three expectations umbrellas multiple "rules" or expectations in the classrooms. When giving positive acknowledgment, it allows the students to hear what should be done in the classroom instead of what should not be. 

What three expectations does Ms. Hawkins have for her students?

Safe and healthy, friendly and respectful.

Why is it helpful to use positive descriptive acknowledgement?

Giving positive description that reinforces that positive behavior and expectation of the classroom. If we focus on the unwanted behavior or use negative talk then that may discourage children and it highlights the unwanted behavior. If we use positive talk and acknowledge wanted behavior then students have a sense of pride and they recognize that they get positive attention for that behavior.

How does Ms. Hawkins describe the reasoning behind her expectations?

Expectations are not the same as rules. If all students can meet the expectations then the classroom can be productive and much more positive.