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Rewards and Privileges

Rewards and privileges provide motivation to students. How are they different?

Privileges are those things that come with membership. Students are members of the learning community, so there are certain activities that are a natural result of that membership.

Sample Privileges
Primary
Activity centers
Use craft materials
Art center, easel, etc.
Music center
Bathrooms
Drink bottle at desk
Personal chalk board
Reading area
Run errands
Books and materials
Learning centers
Line leader
Elementary
Moving about the school
Running errands
Doing extra papers
Special classes
Learning centers
Homework
Seat work
Texts, basals, library center
Class games and activities
Cooperative Learning
Pencil sharpening
Leadership team
Secondary
Advanced classes
Leadership opportunities
Socialization - dances, games
Sports
Aide for other teachers
Clubs and programs
Dances
Lockers and equipment
Homework
Class participation
Attendance
Extra curricular programs

 

Rewards come as a result of the things a student does or may be used to honor and value the quality of work, certain actions and behaviors.

Rewards
Stickers
Pencils
Colored paper
Treats
Art projects
Cheerios/ chex snacks
Pop corn
Note writing
Gummy bears
Erasers
Educational movie
Computer games
Music center
Library time
Rocking chair/bean bag
Puzzles
Peer tutoring
Service projects
Help in the office
Make bulletin boards
Construct tests
Write poetry
Class newsletter
Prepare and teach lesson

Tips
Talk with students about the rewards and privileges of an education.

Develop a list of things the students and you would like to add.

Remember to frame work, homework and learning as opportunities and privileges rather than giving learning the "have to do" feeling. When students do not complete work, talk about it using terms like "I hate to see you cheat yourself," and "How can I help you so you get your money's worth?"

Do not punish students by giving them more work. Work is a privilege. School is also a privilege. Giving a student detention or keeping them in from recess when work is not finished probably sends the wrong message.


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