Classroom Rewards & Freebie

For years I have been trying to find ways to curb classroom spending.  One of the areas I targeted was with classroom rewards.  I will be ready to fully implement my new system next year.  I already use raffle tickets during math time to have students practice reading large numbers.  I plan to give away tickets for positive behavior choices and work completion every day.  Every once in awhile I will hold a store day.  This will be a time that kids can trade in tickets for coupons or a trip to my prize box.  Yes, I will still have that, but it usually only has pencils, erasers, stickers, etc.

So, what will I be giving away that doesn’t cost me much at all?  I began brainstorming a list of possible rewards that my students would be motivated to earn as well as rewards I did not feel would be a big distraction or burden.  Here is the list I came up with:

• skip morning work pass
• use the teacher’s chair for one day
• eat lunch with the teacher and one friend
• free homework pass
• pick your classroom job first
• pick your own partner pass
• read a book or poem to the class
• read a book or poem to the principal
• move your desk next to a friend for the day
• write with a pen for the day
• sit on the floor with a pillow for the day
• one night homework pass for the entire class
• board game party for the whole class
• popcorn & movie for the whole class
• extra recess for the class
• wear a hat during class for the day
• chew gum in class for 30 min.
• lead a class game or activity
• teacher cleans & organizes your desk
• first choice seating on the floor
• cut the line and have your work checked first today
• free time for the entire class

Obviously it will take A LOT of tickets to buy a class reward or party.  Also, I may only put in one or two popcorn & movie parties all year long. You can read more about how I use these coupons in my classroom here.

As a thank you to all of my followers, I am sharing these coupons with you.  Stop by my TpT store to pick them up.

Happy Teaching!

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