Palette Art Classroom Management Point System

The “Class Palettes” art classroom management system is a 5 point-based system loosely based on the book “Classroom Management for Art, Music, and PE Teachers” by Michael Linsin.

In my design, each paint splotch represents student behavior that is expected during the class period. Beginning with how students enter the class, during the class and how they get ready to leave. I have adapted the list to fit my art classroom and it is primarily used with my elementary and middle school classes. This is in addition to the other classroom management tools we use: Art Room Rules, Art Jobs, Give Me 5, End of Class Tasks, and Voice O Meter.

Earn points for these expected behaviors:

1. Enter Quietly
2. Follow Instructions
3. Show Effort
4. Clean Up
5. Line Up Quietly

System Includes PDF & Poster:

PDF: Full instructions with 4 small sets of palettes and paint splotches, 1 full page palette and paint splotches, PLUS + Art Notes for Parents- Positive Note and Behavior Alert included: “Great Day In Art” note home, “Room for Growth” note home, and a ____ Class “Earned a FULL Paint Palette” note for teacher.

POSTER (Digital): Visual reminder of the 5 expected behaviors to earn points

Print the “Palette System Poster” on tabloid size paper (11×17”) and display.

2 file sizes of Palettes and Paint Splotches

Whole Class or Small Group Option

There are two options to approach the point system: as a class or as small groups (tables). Either way the maximum points earned per class is 5. The goal is for the class to earn a complete palette with all 5 colors.

Remember that the key to success with any classroom management tool is CONSISTENT use and reinforcement of proper behavior and procedures.

© Michelle C. East Create Art with ME 2018- For classroom use ONLY.

This purchase is for YOUR CLASSROOM ONLY! I kindly ask that you do NOT give this product to friends or fellow teachers. Permission is granted to individual teachers or home school parents for use in their classroom or home school setting. Distributing any portion of this PDF is prohibited (outside of individual classroom use). NOT to be reproduced and sold for profit.