Jeri DeLaney

PRACTICUM REINFORCEMENT TOOLBOX

Assignment Description
You are to create a Reinforcement Toolbox for use within the classroom, which serves to
enhance the teaching/learning process by providing immediately accessible resources to address
issues related to instructional preparedness, efficiency and student motivation.
Use the following considerations when preparing your toolbox:
1. Select and identify your target population. This will be done verbally when instructor
evaluates toolbox. (3pts.)
The target population is Mrs. Beys classroom. This is a second grade class room. I work
with two students with learning disabilities. One of the boys is completing 2nd grade math
with my assistance and the other boy is in between 1st and 2nd level.
2. Select toolbox items that are developmentally appropriate for your Practicum or Target age
group (2pts.)
I choose to include several items in my toolbox that students from 1st to 3rd grade could do.
There will be something that each student can work on at their level.
3. Include instructional tools markers, pencils, calculator, activities for students who complete
work early etc. (4pts.)
I have the following items in my toolbox:
Pencils
Markers
Calculator
Dry Erase Markers
Dry Erase Board
Erasers
Note Book
Subtraction Charts
Clock
Time and Money Flash Cards
Place Value Chart
Bag of coins for Money Game
4. Include reinforcement items stickers, stamps, motivational items to reward etc. (4pts.)
I have stickers students can pick from when a job is completed in class. I also have a rewards
bucket filled with treats such as a box of Raisins, Fruit Snacks, little bags of cookies, and any
other little treat I find to bring in.
5. Select a toolbox container that is durable, yet portable (easy to handle and carry from station
to station and room to room). (2pts.)
I have a clear hard plastic tote bag with handles. It is very durable, easy to carry, and the
students can see what is inside.
Grading
Total points possible: 15
14-15=A
13=B
12=C
11=D
10=F

Have toolbox/bag ready for grading when Instructor comes to complete you classroom
observation.