A Few Weeks Shy of the Real World

No, Not MTV. The Actual real world.

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Tumblr, I present you with a challenge.

My school district does not allow candy in the classroom.  Not to be given out any day including Halloween.  

We also are not allowed to show movies as rewards.

Now I know I could reward my students with pencils, stickers, erasers, free time, extra recess, etc.,but I was thinking of opening this up for creative suggestions. 

 So here, I ask you, if you were in my position what would you reward your students with?

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  1. zombielustbloodlace answered: Games, crafts the kids could do themselves in the classroom-they could have them themed for holidays, frames with Halloween decorations, etc.
  2. sraaguas answered: Homework passes with an expiration date
  3. rahweeta answered: interactive games, a chance to host debates, music, dance
  4. trevorthered answered: Candy distributed during a movie.
  5. adignorantiam answered: Well we once had to perform a rap song about ancient Egyptians and how they lived. It was really fun! :D
  6. isoyrotenz answered: she is the girl i like him….
  7. ambedu said: I’m not sure what age group you work with, but one of my past cooperating teachers allowed students to use any writing utensil they choose for an entire day as a reward!
  8. windycitylibrarian answered: If you have a whiteboard, let kids draw on it, with colored markers, for a set amount of time.
  9. daleena answered: Bringing in a dude that talks about animals
  10. sarahw22 answered: Have a Special Day such Hat Day…Wacky Wednesday…Bring your favorite book…etc be creative!
  11. mobio answered: Electronics? Gift or B&N cards. Cool, funky t-shirts from Threadless ($9 on sale). Raffle tickets win you a chance at weekly/monthly drawings
  12. fortune-n-glory answered: Tell them you will karaoke any song of THEIR choice in front of the class. Kids eat that stuff up.
  13. itsdestiny answered: Take class outside, a day where they teach YOU something (their favorite song, dance, etc), sitting by their friends for a class period
  14. themoonandherstars answered: definitely lunch bunch! at the end of the week they can eat lunch in the classroom or outside as a group (including the teacher of course)
  15. specialbunny reblogged this from bethechangeyouwant and added:
    Mechanical pencils....it sounds nuts, but it’s worked
  16. grayer answered: I don’t give any rewards to my 2nd graders. The only reward is verbal praise.
  17. mcscooterson reblogged this from teachingtoday
  18. breakfastfoodfordinner reblogged this from kbkonnected and added:
    Eat lunch with a friend in the classroom. Play in the gym for extra time. Computer time.
  19. nauovo answered: jiijk9oiu
  20. wiicruzinnow answered: I use badges in Edmodo. I have a link in my 2012-2013 “Like” post. Have kids create badges you give the theme. My 6th-8th graders love it!
  21. berrynbella answered: What about a classroom art project
  22. kbkonnected reblogged this from positivelypersistentteach and added:
    have a purple chair on wheels (garage sale for $3) that students will do almost anything to sit in. We have done a lot...
  23. always-live-laugh-love reblogged this from positivelypersistentteach and added:
    for the day, house shoes for the day, sit by a friend for the day, lunch with the teacher.
  24. fattylife answered: COUPONS. Coupon to take off your shoes, first dibs on a cushion for reading time, having lunch with the teacher, sitting beside their friend
  25. teachingtoday reblogged this from bethechangeyouwant and added:
    We are not allowed to show movies either. My teaching team has a reward day at the end of the month. They earn/lost...
  26. talesofan8thgradeteacher reblogged this from alissainphilly
  27. alissainphilly reblogged this from positivelypersistentteach and added:
    it was bethechangeyouwant’s post. But I agree with PPT on the chair! Also, my school has uniforms and the kids love...
  28. pyrozo007 answered: Well, is it primary or secondary school?
  29. my-life--in-a-nutshell reblogged this from positivelypersistentteach and added:
    students (1st and 2nd grade) came up with the idea of earning a dress up day….not a costume day, but a wear your
  30. paeacefuleyes reblogged this from incognerdo and added:
    There are teachers...who use stickers, pens, etc...engaged....
  31. alissainphilly answered: I do the same as bethechangeyouwant and they LOVE it. Especially if they can sit at my big desk.
  32. coloursinaflower reblogged this from positivelypersistentteach and added:
    I try to limit the consumables as much as possible, unless they are useful, like pencils and erasers. For my grade 6...