Rewards and Privileges

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

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.

Once you complete this reading you can go to WebCT and talk about the tips with other teachers. Remember to keep adding blocks to your structure piece in WebCT:

Now, go on to Level of Trust
or
Go back to Readings

E-mail J'Anne Ellsworth at Janne.Ellsworth@nau.edu

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