Detailed Classroom Rewards System

 

🏆 Detailed Classroom Rewards System

1. Setting Up the System

🔹 Point Earning System

Choose how students earn points:

• Individually: Great for promoting personal responsibility.

• Groups/Teams: Encourages collaboration and peer accountability.

• Whole-Class: Best for building community and working toward shared goals.

Decide on a point scale:

• 1–5 points per action works well (e.g., 1 pt for small things, 5 pts for going above and beyond).

• Keep it visible: Use a whiteboard, pocket chart, sticker tracker, or a digital tool (ClassDojo, Google Sheets).

Example Earning Criteria:

Behavior	Points
Following directions quickly	+2
Helping a classmate	+3
Participating respectfully	+1
Staying on task	+2
Clean desk area	+1
Excellent teamwork	+3

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2. Choosing and Managing Rewards

🔹 Individual Rewards

Let students trade in points at the end of the week or during a set "Reward Time" (like Fridays after work is done).

Reward Menu (example):

Points	Reward Option
10	Pencil or sticker of choice
20	Sit by a friend for the day
30	Extra 10 mins of screen time
40	Choose a class job for a week
50	Homework pass or class DJ
60+	Choose from “Mystery Box”

🎁 Mystery Box Ideas: mini toys, snack coupons, bookmarks, keychains, etc.

🔹 Group or Team Rewards

Have team tables or groups compete for weekly rewards. You can tally points for behavior, clean-up, participation, etc.

Reward Ideas:

• Wear sunglasses/hats during work time

• Extra art or game time

• Team chooses a brain break video

• Lunch with the teacher

• Trophy or badge for the week

🔹 Whole-Class Rewards

Set a goal (like 200 class points). Once reached, the class votes on a reward:

Whole-Class Rewards:

• Pajama Day

• Movie & Popcorn (short film or educational)

• STEM Challenge

• Game Day

• Music + Chill Day

• Read Aloud Outside

• Scavenger Hunt

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3. Keeping it Fair & Consistent

• Track Points Regularly – Pick a time each day to update points (after lunch or end of day).

• Use a Point Bank – Students can "spend" their points or "save" for bigger prizes.

• Limit Rewards – Keep it balanced (e.g., 1–2 redemptions per week) so it’s not overwhelming.

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4. Make It Exciting

• Let students help design rewards once a month.

• Add a raffle ticket system: 1 ticket = 5 points. Entered into weekly or monthly drawings.

• Use a class currency system (e.g., “Star Bucks,” “Hero Coins”)—great for economics tie-ins!