17 COVID-Safe Rewards for your PBIS Store

These incentive ideas will keep students motivated while respecting social distance guidelines.
By 
The Liveschool Team
 | 
August 12, 2020

Line leader

Your school may be adopting protocols for students moving around the building as little as possible, and in an orderly manner. Line Leader, a reward favorite, will be even more special because trips will be less common! Jazz it up with a baton or other line leader prop.

Socially distant dance party

Who doesn’t love a dance party? If you have clear markers in your classroom that help students maintain social distance, it should be easy to allow students to move and groove while staying in their own space. Have your students help you develop a dance party playlist of songs that you can easily hit shuffle on when they earn a reward for good behavior.

Loudspeaker shoutout

One of the best ways to to help students engage in good behavior is to call it out when we see it. One reward students love is the opportunity to get some recognition on the loudspeaker. Create a special segment on morning or afternoon announcements where students are recognized for making good choices.

Student spotlight

Another way to recognize students for good behavior is to create a student spotlight in your classroom, in the hallway, or in a class newsletter that is shared with parents. Make sure you include their picture and celebrate them for the good choices they’re making.

Positive phone call home

As teachers, we all know students love when we deliver good news to their parents. When students do a great job managing their own behavior, let them cash in those PBIS tickets for a positive phone call home. This is easy to do and helps build positive relationships with our students’ families.

Drop lowest quiz

For older students, give them the option of dropping their lowest grade on a quiz or homework assignment from their overall grade. If you don’t want to give students the option of dropping an assignment, you can also give them the option of re-doing an assignment or re-taking a quiz.

Extra credit

Students also love to find ways to bump up their grades, especially at the end of a quarter or semester. When students engage in appropriate behavior, give them an opportunity to complete an extra credit assignment that will improve their grade in your class.

Movie “night”

If your whole class has a great week or month, give them a chance to earn a movie “night.” Make some individual bags of popcorn, let them put their feet up on their desks, and hit play. You can always choose a movie that’s connected to what students are learning in your class.

Treats

Let's face it, kids love snacks and treats. To adapt this reward for health, only use treats that are individually wrapped and ask students to wash their hands or use hand sanitizer before and after enjoying their treats – or simply store to take home and enjoy.

Student messenger

Special jobs and privileges are always a popular reward for students. You can still have student messengers – just be sure to establish new procedures. Students should always wash their hands before and after delivering any physical objects, wear a mask when traveling in the hallway, and maintain six feet of distance with anyone they run into.

Free dress pass

If your school has a dress code or uniforms, invite students to purchase a pass to wear more casual dress for a day. Set the right guidelines for what's allowed – for instance, sports jerseys but not pajamas. You can even try an add-on: students can invite a teacher to match dress!

Spirit Day

Throw a class, grade, or school-wide spirit day! The possibilities are endless: 

Play class-wide games

There are lots of class-wide games you can play that are fun for students and that make it easy for them to maintain social distance. Games like Simon Says, Jeopardy, charades, and BINGO are both fun and can be played while students sit or stand at their desks.

Homework pass

You can keep using some of your tried and true rewards like homework passes and extensions on class assignments. These are cost-effective, easy to give out, and align with public health recommendations.

Health Helper for the day

Students love earning special privileges. As we fight the spread of COVID-19, enlist a student in your mission to keep your classroom safe and germ-free! Your daily Health Helper can help wipe down commonly used surfaces, remind classmates to keep desks (and themselves) 6 feet apart, and provide friendly reminders for hand-washing!

Donate $1 to the local food bank

We all know that many families in our communities need some extra help right now due to the economic impact of COVID-19. Food banks are working to provide more resources to a growing number of families that are food insecure. Another new reward idea for students is to provide a $1 donation to a local food bank. You might be surprised how many of your students get excited about making a donation to help another family in need. 

Make a card for a healthcare worker

A great reward for younger students is an opportunity to get creative with supplies. Give this time a bigger purpose for students by inviting them to create a thank you card for a healthcare worker in your city. For success, stock your classroom with crayons, markers, stamps, and other supplies for students to get creative!

Want to learn all you can possibly learn about PBIS? Check out our Complete PBIS Field Guide.

To learn what other educators are saying take a look at our PBIS reviews. How do you unlock the full potential of PBIS? Check out our resources on harnessing the power of PBIS for your school district. Need more help constructing your incentive program? It can be a bit overwhelming, so we created a complete guide to rewarding students so everything you need is in one convenient place.

A school store can be a major undertaking. That’s why many schools are looking at ways to incorporate leadership opportunities in the form of a student-run rewards store.

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17 COVID-Safe Rewards for your PBIS Store

These incentive ideas will keep students motivated while respecting social distance guidelines.
By 
The Liveschool Team
 | 
August 12, 2020
When students work hard, it's time to celebrate. The rewards below will help you create an environment in your classroom, grade, or school store while respecting public health guidance and keeping your school safe.

Line leader

Your school may be adopting protocols for students moving around the building as little as possible, and in an orderly manner. Line Leader, a reward favorite, will be even more special because trips will be less common! Jazz it up with a baton or other line leader prop.

Socially distant dance party

Who doesn’t love a dance party? If you have clear markers in your classroom that help students maintain social distance, it should be easy to allow students to move and groove while staying in their own space. Have your students help you develop a dance party playlist of songs that you can easily hit shuffle on when they earn a reward for good behavior.

Loudspeaker shoutout

One of the best ways to to help students engage in good behavior is to call it out when we see it. One reward students love is the opportunity to get some recognition on the loudspeaker. Create a special segment on morning or afternoon announcements where students are recognized for making good choices.

Student spotlight

Another way to recognize students for good behavior is to create a student spotlight in your classroom, in the hallway, or in a class newsletter that is shared with parents. Make sure you include their picture and celebrate them for the good choices they’re making.

Positive phone call home

As teachers, we all know students love when we deliver good news to their parents. When students do a great job managing their own behavior, let them cash in those PBIS tickets for a positive phone call home. This is easy to do and helps build positive relationships with our students’ families.

Drop lowest quiz

For older students, give them the option of dropping their lowest grade on a quiz or homework assignment from their overall grade. If you don’t want to give students the option of dropping an assignment, you can also give them the option of re-doing an assignment or re-taking a quiz.

Extra credit

Students also love to find ways to bump up their grades, especially at the end of a quarter or semester. When students engage in appropriate behavior, give them an opportunity to complete an extra credit assignment that will improve their grade in your class.

Movie “night”

If your whole class has a great week or month, give them a chance to earn a movie “night.” Make some individual bags of popcorn, let them put their feet up on their desks, and hit play. You can always choose a movie that’s connected to what students are learning in your class.

Treats

Let's face it, kids love snacks and treats. To adapt this reward for health, only use treats that are individually wrapped and ask students to wash their hands or use hand sanitizer before and after enjoying their treats – or simply store to take home and enjoy.

Student messenger

Special jobs and privileges are always a popular reward for students. You can still have student messengers – just be sure to establish new procedures. Students should always wash their hands before and after delivering any physical objects, wear a mask when traveling in the hallway, and maintain six feet of distance with anyone they run into.

Free dress pass

If your school has a dress code or uniforms, invite students to purchase a pass to wear more casual dress for a day. Set the right guidelines for what's allowed – for instance, sports jerseys but not pajamas. You can even try an add-on: students can invite a teacher to match dress!

Spirit Day

Throw a class, grade, or school-wide spirit day! The possibilities are endless: 

  • Tie-dye
  • Jeans day
  • Funny hat
  • House colors
  • Superhero day
  • Pajama day
  • …or anything your team comes up with!

Play class-wide games

There are lots of class-wide games you can play that are fun for students and that make it easy for them to maintain social distance. Games like Simon Says, Jeopardy, charades, and BINGO are both fun and can be played while students sit or stand at their desks.

Homework pass

You can keep using some of your tried and true rewards like homework passes and extensions on class assignments. These are cost-effective, easy to give out, and align with public health recommendations.

Health Helper for the day

Students love earning special privileges. As we fight the spread of COVID-19, enlist a student in your mission to keep your classroom safe and germ-free! Your daily Health Helper can help wipe down commonly used surfaces, remind classmates to keep desks (and themselves) 6 feet apart, and provide friendly reminders for hand-washing!

Donate $1 to the local food bank

We all know that many families in our communities need some extra help right now due to the economic impact of COVID-19. Food banks are working to provide more resources to a growing number of families that are food insecure. Another new reward idea for students is to provide a $1 donation to a local food bank. You might be surprised how many of your students get excited about making a donation to help another family in need. 

Make a card for a healthcare worker

A great reward for younger students is an opportunity to get creative with supplies. Give this time a bigger purpose for students by inviting them to create a thank you card for a healthcare worker in your city. For success, stock your classroom with crayons, markers, stamps, and other supplies for students to get creative!

Want to learn all you can possibly learn about PBIS? Check out our Complete PBIS Field Guide.

To learn what other educators are saying take a look at our PBIS reviews. How do you unlock the full potential of PBIS? Check out our resources on harnessing the power of PBIS for your school district. Need more help constructing your incentive program? It can be a bit overwhelming, so we created a complete guide to rewarding students so everything you need is in one convenient place.

A school store can be a major undertaking. That’s why many schools are looking at ways to incorporate leadership opportunities in the form of a student-run rewards store.

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Line leader

Your school may be adopting protocols for students moving around the building as little as possible, and in an orderly manner. Line Leader, a reward favorite, will be even more special because trips will be less common! Jazz it up with a baton or other line leader prop.

Socially distant dance party

Who doesn’t love a dance party? If you have clear markers in your classroom that help students maintain social distance, it should be easy to allow students to move and groove while staying in their own space. Have your students help you develop a dance party playlist of songs that you can easily hit shuffle on when they earn a reward for good behavior.

Loudspeaker shoutout

One of the best ways to to help students engage in good behavior is to call it out when we see it. One reward students love is the opportunity to get some recognition on the loudspeaker. Create a special segment on morning or afternoon announcements where students are recognized for making good choices.

Student spotlight

Another way to recognize students for good behavior is to create a student spotlight in your classroom, in the hallway, or in a class newsletter that is shared with parents. Make sure you include their picture and celebrate them for the good choices they’re making.

Positive phone call home

As teachers, we all know students love when we deliver good news to their parents. When students do a great job managing their own behavior, let them cash in those PBIS tickets for a positive phone call home. This is easy to do and helps build positive relationships with our students’ families.

Drop lowest quiz

For older students, give them the option of dropping their lowest grade on a quiz or homework assignment from their overall grade. If you don’t want to give students the option of dropping an assignment, you can also give them the option of re-doing an assignment or re-taking a quiz.

Extra credit

Students also love to find ways to bump up their grades, especially at the end of a quarter or semester. When students engage in appropriate behavior, give them an opportunity to complete an extra credit assignment that will improve their grade in your class.

Movie “night”

If your whole class has a great week or month, give them a chance to earn a movie “night.” Make some individual bags of popcorn, let them put their feet up on their desks, and hit play. You can always choose a movie that’s connected to what students are learning in your class.

Treats

Let's face it, kids love snacks and treats. To adapt this reward for health, only use treats that are individually wrapped and ask students to wash their hands or use hand sanitizer before and after enjoying their treats – or simply store to take home and enjoy.

Student messenger

Special jobs and privileges are always a popular reward for students. You can still have student messengers – just be sure to establish new procedures. Students should always wash their hands before and after delivering any physical objects, wear a mask when traveling in the hallway, and maintain six feet of distance with anyone they run into.

Free dress pass

If your school has a dress code or uniforms, invite students to purchase a pass to wear more casual dress for a day. Set the right guidelines for what's allowed – for instance, sports jerseys but not pajamas. You can even try an add-on: students can invite a teacher to match dress!

Spirit Day

Throw a class, grade, or school-wide spirit day! The possibilities are endless: 

  • Tie-dye
  • Jeans day
  • Funny hat
  • House colors
  • Superhero day
  • Pajama day
  • …or anything your team comes up with!

Play class-wide games

There are lots of class-wide games you can play that are fun for students and that make it easy for them to maintain social distance. Games like Simon Says, Jeopardy, charades, and BINGO are both fun and can be played while students sit or stand at their desks.

Homework pass

You can keep using some of your tried and true rewards like homework passes and extensions on class assignments. These are cost-effective, easy to give out, and align with public health recommendations.

Health Helper for the day

Students love earning special privileges. As we fight the spread of COVID-19, enlist a student in your mission to keep your classroom safe and germ-free! Your daily Health Helper can help wipe down commonly used surfaces, remind classmates to keep desks (and themselves) 6 feet apart, and provide friendly reminders for hand-washing!

Donate $1 to the local food bank

We all know that many families in our communities need some extra help right now due to the economic impact of COVID-19. Food banks are working to provide more resources to a growing number of families that are food insecure. Another new reward idea for students is to provide a $1 donation to a local food bank. You might be surprised how many of your students get excited about making a donation to help another family in need. 

Make a card for a healthcare worker

A great reward for younger students is an opportunity to get creative with supplies. Give this time a bigger purpose for students by inviting them to create a thank you card for a healthcare worker in your city. For success, stock your classroom with crayons, markers, stamps, and other supplies for students to get creative!

Want to learn all you can possibly learn about PBIS? Check out our Complete PBIS Field Guide.

To learn what other educators are saying take a look at our PBIS reviews. How do you unlock the full potential of PBIS? Check out our resources on harnessing the power of PBIS for your school district. Need more help constructing your incentive program? It can be a bit overwhelming, so we created a complete guide to rewarding students so everything you need is in one convenient place.

A school store can be a major undertaking. That’s why many schools are looking at ways to incorporate leadership opportunities in the form of a student-run rewards store.

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Line leader

Your school may be adopting protocols for students moving around the building as little as possible, and in an orderly manner. Line Leader, a reward favorite, will be even more special because trips will be less common! Jazz it up with a baton or other line leader prop.

Socially distant dance party

Who doesn’t love a dance party? If you have clear markers in your classroom that help students maintain social distance, it should be easy to allow students to move and groove while staying in their own space. Have your students help you develop a dance party playlist of songs that you can easily hit shuffle on when they earn a reward for good behavior.

Loudspeaker shoutout

One of the best ways to to help students engage in good behavior is to call it out when we see it. One reward students love is the opportunity to get some recognition on the loudspeaker. Create a special segment on morning or afternoon announcements where students are recognized for making good choices.

Student spotlight

Another way to recognize students for good behavior is to create a student spotlight in your classroom, in the hallway, or in a class newsletter that is shared with parents. Make sure you include their picture and celebrate them for the good choices they’re making.

Positive phone call home

As teachers, we all know students love when we deliver good news to their parents. When students do a great job managing their own behavior, let them cash in those PBIS tickets for a positive phone call home. This is easy to do and helps build positive relationships with our students’ families.

Drop lowest quiz

For older students, give them the option of dropping their lowest grade on a quiz or homework assignment from their overall grade. If you don’t want to give students the option of dropping an assignment, you can also give them the option of re-doing an assignment or re-taking a quiz.

Extra credit

Students also love to find ways to bump up their grades, especially at the end of a quarter or semester. When students engage in appropriate behavior, give them an opportunity to complete an extra credit assignment that will improve their grade in your class.

Movie “night”

If your whole class has a great week or month, give them a chance to earn a movie “night.” Make some individual bags of popcorn, let them put their feet up on their desks, and hit play. You can always choose a movie that’s connected to what students are learning in your class.

Treats

Let's face it, kids love snacks and treats. To adapt this reward for health, only use treats that are individually wrapped and ask students to wash their hands or use hand sanitizer before and after enjoying their treats – or simply store to take home and enjoy.

Student messenger

Special jobs and privileges are always a popular reward for students. You can still have student messengers – just be sure to establish new procedures. Students should always wash their hands before and after delivering any physical objects, wear a mask when traveling in the hallway, and maintain six feet of distance with anyone they run into.

Free dress pass

If your school has a dress code or uniforms, invite students to purchase a pass to wear more casual dress for a day. Set the right guidelines for what's allowed – for instance, sports jerseys but not pajamas. You can even try an add-on: students can invite a teacher to match dress!

Spirit Day

Throw a class, grade, or school-wide spirit day! The possibilities are endless: 

  • Tie-dye
  • Jeans day
  • Funny hat
  • House colors
  • Superhero day
  • Pajama day
  • …or anything your team comes up with!

Play class-wide games

There are lots of class-wide games you can play that are fun for students and that make it easy for them to maintain social distance. Games like Simon Says, Jeopardy, charades, and BINGO are both fun and can be played while students sit or stand at their desks.

Homework pass

You can keep using some of your tried and true rewards like homework passes and extensions on class assignments. These are cost-effective, easy to give out, and align with public health recommendations.

Health Helper for the day

Students love earning special privileges. As we fight the spread of COVID-19, enlist a student in your mission to keep your classroom safe and germ-free! Your daily Health Helper can help wipe down commonly used surfaces, remind classmates to keep desks (and themselves) 6 feet apart, and provide friendly reminders for hand-washing!

Donate $1 to the local food bank

We all know that many families in our communities need some extra help right now due to the economic impact of COVID-19. Food banks are working to provide more resources to a growing number of families that are food insecure. Another new reward idea for students is to provide a $1 donation to a local food bank. You might be surprised how many of your students get excited about making a donation to help another family in need. 

Make a card for a healthcare worker

A great reward for younger students is an opportunity to get creative with supplies. Give this time a bigger purpose for students by inviting them to create a thank you card for a healthcare worker in your city. For success, stock your classroom with crayons, markers, stamps, and other supplies for students to get creative!

Want to learn all you can possibly learn about PBIS? Check out our Complete PBIS Field Guide.

To learn what other educators are saying take a look at our PBIS reviews. How do you unlock the full potential of PBIS? Check out our resources on harnessing the power of PBIS for your school district. Need more help constructing your incentive program? It can be a bit overwhelming, so we created a complete guide to rewarding students so everything you need is in one convenient place.

A school store can be a major undertaking. That’s why many schools are looking at ways to incorporate leadership opportunities in the form of a student-run rewards store.

17 COVID-Safe Rewards for your PBIS Store

These incentive ideas will keep students motivated while respecting social distance guidelines.
By 
The Liveschool Team
 | 
August 12, 2020

Line leader

Your school may be adopting protocols for students moving around the building as little as possible, and in an orderly manner. Line Leader, a reward favorite, will be even more special because trips will be less common! Jazz it up with a baton or other line leader prop.

Socially distant dance party

Who doesn’t love a dance party? If you have clear markers in your classroom that help students maintain social distance, it should be easy to allow students to move and groove while staying in their own space. Have your students help you develop a dance party playlist of songs that you can easily hit shuffle on when they earn a reward for good behavior.

Loudspeaker shoutout

One of the best ways to to help students engage in good behavior is to call it out when we see it. One reward students love is the opportunity to get some recognition on the loudspeaker. Create a special segment on morning or afternoon announcements where students are recognized for making good choices.

Student spotlight

Another way to recognize students for good behavior is to create a student spotlight in your classroom, in the hallway, or in a class newsletter that is shared with parents. Make sure you include their picture and celebrate them for the good choices they’re making.

Positive phone call home

As teachers, we all know students love when we deliver good news to their parents. When students do a great job managing their own behavior, let them cash in those PBIS tickets for a positive phone call home. This is easy to do and helps build positive relationships with our students’ families.

Drop lowest quiz

For older students, give them the option of dropping their lowest grade on a quiz or homework assignment from their overall grade. If you don’t want to give students the option of dropping an assignment, you can also give them the option of re-doing an assignment or re-taking a quiz.

Extra credit

Students also love to find ways to bump up their grades, especially at the end of a quarter or semester. When students engage in appropriate behavior, give them an opportunity to complete an extra credit assignment that will improve their grade in your class.

Movie “night”

If your whole class has a great week or month, give them a chance to earn a movie “night.” Make some individual bags of popcorn, let them put their feet up on their desks, and hit play. You can always choose a movie that’s connected to what students are learning in your class.

Treats

Let's face it, kids love snacks and treats. To adapt this reward for health, only use treats that are individually wrapped and ask students to wash their hands or use hand sanitizer before and after enjoying their treats – or simply store to take home and enjoy.

Student messenger

Special jobs and privileges are always a popular reward for students. You can still have student messengers – just be sure to establish new procedures. Students should always wash their hands before and after delivering any physical objects, wear a mask when traveling in the hallway, and maintain six feet of distance with anyone they run into.

Free dress pass

If your school has a dress code or uniforms, invite students to purchase a pass to wear more casual dress for a day. Set the right guidelines for what's allowed – for instance, sports jerseys but not pajamas. You can even try an add-on: students can invite a teacher to match dress!

Spirit Day

Throw a class, grade, or school-wide spirit day! The possibilities are endless: 

  • Tie-dye
  • Jeans day
  • Funny hat
  • House colors
  • Superhero day
  • Pajama day
  • …or anything your team comes up with!

Play class-wide games

There are lots of class-wide games you can play that are fun for students and that make it easy for them to maintain social distance. Games like Simon Says, Jeopardy, charades, and BINGO are both fun and can be played while students sit or stand at their desks.

Homework pass

You can keep using some of your tried and true rewards like homework passes and extensions on class assignments. These are cost-effective, easy to give out, and align with public health recommendations.

Health Helper for the day

Students love earning special privileges. As we fight the spread of COVID-19, enlist a student in your mission to keep your classroom safe and germ-free! Your daily Health Helper can help wipe down commonly used surfaces, remind classmates to keep desks (and themselves) 6 feet apart, and provide friendly reminders for hand-washing!

Donate $1 to the local food bank

We all know that many families in our communities need some extra help right now due to the economic impact of COVID-19. Food banks are working to provide more resources to a growing number of families that are food insecure. Another new reward idea for students is to provide a $1 donation to a local food bank. You might be surprised how many of your students get excited about making a donation to help another family in need. 

Make a card for a healthcare worker

A great reward for younger students is an opportunity to get creative with supplies. Give this time a bigger purpose for students by inviting them to create a thank you card for a healthcare worker in your city. For success, stock your classroom with crayons, markers, stamps, and other supplies for students to get creative!

Want to learn all you can possibly learn about PBIS? Check out our Complete PBIS Field Guide.

To learn what other educators are saying take a look at our PBIS reviews. How do you unlock the full potential of PBIS? Check out our resources on harnessing the power of PBIS for your school district. Need more help constructing your incentive program? It can be a bit overwhelming, so we created a complete guide to rewarding students so everything you need is in one convenient place.

A school store can be a major undertaking. That’s why many schools are looking at ways to incorporate leadership opportunities in the form of a student-run rewards store.

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17 COVID-Safe Rewards for your PBIS Store

These incentive ideas will keep students motivated while respecting social distance guidelines.
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August 12, 2020

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Line leader

Your school may be adopting protocols for students moving around the building as little as possible, and in an orderly manner. Line Leader, a reward favorite, will be even more special because trips will be less common! Jazz it up with a baton or other line leader prop.

Socially distant dance party

Who doesn’t love a dance party? If you have clear markers in your classroom that help students maintain social distance, it should be easy to allow students to move and groove while staying in their own space. Have your students help you develop a dance party playlist of songs that you can easily hit shuffle on when they earn a reward for good behavior.

Loudspeaker shoutout

One of the best ways to to help students engage in good behavior is to call it out when we see it. One reward students love is the opportunity to get some recognition on the loudspeaker. Create a special segment on morning or afternoon announcements where students are recognized for making good choices.

Student spotlight

Another way to recognize students for good behavior is to create a student spotlight in your classroom, in the hallway, or in a class newsletter that is shared with parents. Make sure you include their picture and celebrate them for the good choices they’re making.

Positive phone call home

As teachers, we all know students love when we deliver good news to their parents. When students do a great job managing their own behavior, let them cash in those PBIS tickets for a positive phone call home. This is easy to do and helps build positive relationships with our students’ families.

Drop lowest quiz

For older students, give them the option of dropping their lowest grade on a quiz or homework assignment from their overall grade. If you don’t want to give students the option of dropping an assignment, you can also give them the option of re-doing an assignment or re-taking a quiz.

Extra credit

Students also love to find ways to bump up their grades, especially at the end of a quarter or semester. When students engage in appropriate behavior, give them an opportunity to complete an extra credit assignment that will improve their grade in your class.

Movie “night”

If your whole class has a great week or month, give them a chance to earn a movie “night.” Make some individual bags of popcorn, let them put their feet up on their desks, and hit play. You can always choose a movie that’s connected to what students are learning in your class.

Treats

Let's face it, kids love snacks and treats. To adapt this reward for health, only use treats that are individually wrapped and ask students to wash their hands or use hand sanitizer before and after enjoying their treats – or simply store to take home and enjoy.

Student messenger

Special jobs and privileges are always a popular reward for students. You can still have student messengers – just be sure to establish new procedures. Students should always wash their hands before and after delivering any physical objects, wear a mask when traveling in the hallway, and maintain six feet of distance with anyone they run into.

Free dress pass

If your school has a dress code or uniforms, invite students to purchase a pass to wear more casual dress for a day. Set the right guidelines for what's allowed – for instance, sports jerseys but not pajamas. You can even try an add-on: students can invite a teacher to match dress!

Spirit Day

Throw a class, grade, or school-wide spirit day! The possibilities are endless: 

  • Tie-dye
  • Jeans day
  • Funny hat
  • House colors
  • Superhero day
  • Pajama day
  • …or anything your team comes up with!

Play class-wide games

There are lots of class-wide games you can play that are fun for students and that make it easy for them to maintain social distance. Games like Simon Says, Jeopardy, charades, and BINGO are both fun and can be played while students sit or stand at their desks.

Homework pass

You can keep using some of your tried and true rewards like homework passes and extensions on class assignments. These are cost-effective, easy to give out, and align with public health recommendations.

Health Helper for the day

Students love earning special privileges. As we fight the spread of COVID-19, enlist a student in your mission to keep your classroom safe and germ-free! Your daily Health Helper can help wipe down commonly used surfaces, remind classmates to keep desks (and themselves) 6 feet apart, and provide friendly reminders for hand-washing!

Donate $1 to the local food bank

We all know that many families in our communities need some extra help right now due to the economic impact of COVID-19. Food banks are working to provide more resources to a growing number of families that are food insecure. Another new reward idea for students is to provide a $1 donation to a local food bank. You might be surprised how many of your students get excited about making a donation to help another family in need. 

Make a card for a healthcare worker

A great reward for younger students is an opportunity to get creative with supplies. Give this time a bigger purpose for students by inviting them to create a thank you card for a healthcare worker in your city. For success, stock your classroom with crayons, markers, stamps, and other supplies for students to get creative!

Want to learn all you can possibly learn about PBIS? Check out our Complete PBIS Field Guide.

To learn what other educators are saying take a look at our PBIS reviews. How do you unlock the full potential of PBIS? Check out our resources on harnessing the power of PBIS for your school district. Need more help constructing your incentive program? It can be a bit overwhelming, so we created a complete guide to rewarding students so everything you need is in one convenient place.

A school store can be a major undertaking. That’s why many schools are looking at ways to incorporate leadership opportunities in the form of a student-run rewards store.

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Line leader

Your school may be adopting protocols for students moving around the building as little as possible, and in an orderly manner. Line Leader, a reward favorite, will be even more special because trips will be less common! Jazz it up with a baton or other line leader prop.

Socially distant dance party

Who doesn’t love a dance party? If you have clear markers in your classroom that help students maintain social distance, it should be easy to allow students to move and groove while staying in their own space. Have your students help you develop a dance party playlist of songs that you can easily hit shuffle on when they earn a reward for good behavior.

Loudspeaker shoutout

One of the best ways to to help students engage in good behavior is to call it out when we see it. One reward students love is the opportunity to get some recognition on the loudspeaker. Create a special segment on morning or afternoon announcements where students are recognized for making good choices.

Student spotlight

Another way to recognize students for good behavior is to create a student spotlight in your classroom, in the hallway, or in a class newsletter that is shared with parents. Make sure you include their picture and celebrate them for the good choices they’re making.

Positive phone call home

As teachers, we all know students love when we deliver good news to their parents. When students do a great job managing their own behavior, let them cash in those PBIS tickets for a positive phone call home. This is easy to do and helps build positive relationships with our students’ families.

Drop lowest quiz

For older students, give them the option of dropping their lowest grade on a quiz or homework assignment from their overall grade. If you don’t want to give students the option of dropping an assignment, you can also give them the option of re-doing an assignment or re-taking a quiz.

Extra credit

Students also love to find ways to bump up their grades, especially at the end of a quarter or semester. When students engage in appropriate behavior, give them an opportunity to complete an extra credit assignment that will improve their grade in your class.

Movie “night”

If your whole class has a great week or month, give them a chance to earn a movie “night.” Make some individual bags of popcorn, let them put their feet up on their desks, and hit play. You can always choose a movie that’s connected to what students are learning in your class.

Treats

Let's face it, kids love snacks and treats. To adapt this reward for health, only use treats that are individually wrapped and ask students to wash their hands or use hand sanitizer before and after enjoying their treats – or simply store to take home and enjoy.

Student messenger

Special jobs and privileges are always a popular reward for students. You can still have student messengers – just be sure to establish new procedures. Students should always wash their hands before and after delivering any physical objects, wear a mask when traveling in the hallway, and maintain six feet of distance with anyone they run into.

Free dress pass

If your school has a dress code or uniforms, invite students to purchase a pass to wear more casual dress for a day. Set the right guidelines for what's allowed – for instance, sports jerseys but not pajamas. You can even try an add-on: students can invite a teacher to match dress!

Spirit Day

Throw a class, grade, or school-wide spirit day! The possibilities are endless: 

  • Tie-dye
  • Jeans day
  • Funny hat
  • House colors
  • Superhero day
  • Pajama day
  • …or anything your team comes up with!

Play class-wide games

There are lots of class-wide games you can play that are fun for students and that make it easy for them to maintain social distance. Games like Simon Says, Jeopardy, charades, and BINGO are both fun and can be played while students sit or stand at their desks.

Homework pass

You can keep using some of your tried and true rewards like homework passes and extensions on class assignments. These are cost-effective, easy to give out, and align with public health recommendations.

Health Helper for the day

Students love earning special privileges. As we fight the spread of COVID-19, enlist a student in your mission to keep your classroom safe and germ-free! Your daily Health Helper can help wipe down commonly used surfaces, remind classmates to keep desks (and themselves) 6 feet apart, and provide friendly reminders for hand-washing!

Donate $1 to the local food bank

We all know that many families in our communities need some extra help right now due to the economic impact of COVID-19. Food banks are working to provide more resources to a growing number of families that are food insecure. Another new reward idea for students is to provide a $1 donation to a local food bank. You might be surprised how many of your students get excited about making a donation to help another family in need. 

Make a card for a healthcare worker

A great reward for younger students is an opportunity to get creative with supplies. Give this time a bigger purpose for students by inviting them to create a thank you card for a healthcare worker in your city. For success, stock your classroom with crayons, markers, stamps, and other supplies for students to get creative!

Want to learn all you can possibly learn about PBIS? Check out our Complete PBIS Field Guide.

To learn what other educators are saying take a look at our PBIS reviews. How do you unlock the full potential of PBIS? Check out our resources on harnessing the power of PBIS for your school district. Need more help constructing your incentive program? It can be a bit overwhelming, so we created a complete guide to rewarding students so everything you need is in one convenient place.

A school store can be a major undertaking. That’s why many schools are looking at ways to incorporate leadership opportunities in the form of a student-run rewards store.

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17 COVID-Safe Rewards for your PBIS Store

These incentive ideas will keep students motivated while respecting social distance guidelines.
By 
The Liveschool Team
 | 
August 12, 2020

When students work hard, it's time to celebrate. The rewards below will help you create an environment in your classroom, grade, or school store while respecting public health guidance and keeping your school safe.

Line leader

Your school may be adopting protocols for students moving around the building as little as possible, and in an orderly manner. Line Leader, a reward favorite, will be even more special because trips will be less common! Jazz it up with a baton or other line leader prop.

Socially distant dance party

Who doesn’t love a dance party? If you have clear markers in your classroom that help students maintain social distance, it should be easy to allow students to move and groove while staying in their own space. Have your students help you develop a dance party playlist of songs that you can easily hit shuffle on when they earn a reward for good behavior.

Loudspeaker shoutout

One of the best ways to to help students engage in good behavior is to call it out when we see it. One reward students love is the opportunity to get some recognition on the loudspeaker. Create a special segment on morning or afternoon announcements where students are recognized for making good choices.

Student spotlight

Another way to recognize students for good behavior is to create a student spotlight in your classroom, in the hallway, or in a class newsletter that is shared with parents. Make sure you include their picture and celebrate them for the good choices they’re making.

Positive phone call home

As teachers, we all know students love when we deliver good news to their parents. When students do a great job managing their own behavior, let them cash in those PBIS tickets for a positive phone call home. This is easy to do and helps build positive relationships with our students’ families.

Drop lowest quiz

For older students, give them the option of dropping their lowest grade on a quiz or homework assignment from their overall grade. If you don’t want to give students the option of dropping an assignment, you can also give them the option of re-doing an assignment or re-taking a quiz.

Extra credit

Students also love to find ways to bump up their grades, especially at the end of a quarter or semester. When students engage in appropriate behavior, give them an opportunity to complete an extra credit assignment that will improve their grade in your class.

Movie “night”

If your whole class has a great week or month, give them a chance to earn a movie “night.” Make some individual bags of popcorn, let them put their feet up on their desks, and hit play. You can always choose a movie that’s connected to what students are learning in your class.

Treats

Let's face it, kids love snacks and treats. To adapt this reward for health, only use treats that are individually wrapped and ask students to wash their hands or use hand sanitizer before and after enjoying their treats – or simply store to take home and enjoy.

Student messenger

Special jobs and privileges are always a popular reward for students. You can still have student messengers – just be sure to establish new procedures. Students should always wash their hands before and after delivering any physical objects, wear a mask when traveling in the hallway, and maintain six feet of distance with anyone they run into.

Free dress pass

If your school has a dress code or uniforms, invite students to purchase a pass to wear more casual dress for a day. Set the right guidelines for what's allowed – for instance, sports jerseys but not pajamas. You can even try an add-on: students can invite a teacher to match dress!

Spirit Day

Throw a class, grade, or school-wide spirit day! The possibilities are endless: 

  • Tie-dye
  • Jeans day
  • Funny hat
  • House colors
  • Superhero day
  • Pajama day
  • …or anything your team comes up with!

Play class-wide games

There are lots of class-wide games you can play that are fun for students and that make it easy for them to maintain social distance. Games like Simon Says, Jeopardy, charades, and BINGO are both fun and can be played while students sit or stand at their desks.

Homework pass

You can keep using some of your tried and true rewards like homework passes and extensions on class assignments. These are cost-effective, easy to give out, and align with public health recommendations.

Health Helper for the day

Students love earning special privileges. As we fight the spread of COVID-19, enlist a student in your mission to keep your classroom safe and germ-free! Your daily Health Helper can help wipe down commonly used surfaces, remind classmates to keep desks (and themselves) 6 feet apart, and provide friendly reminders for hand-washing!

Donate $1 to the local food bank

We all know that many families in our communities need some extra help right now due to the economic impact of COVID-19. Food banks are working to provide more resources to a growing number of families that are food insecure. Another new reward idea for students is to provide a $1 donation to a local food bank. You might be surprised how many of your students get excited about making a donation to help another family in need. 

Make a card for a healthcare worker

A great reward for younger students is an opportunity to get creative with supplies. Give this time a bigger purpose for students by inviting them to create a thank you card for a healthcare worker in your city. For success, stock your classroom with crayons, markers, stamps, and other supplies for students to get creative!

Want to learn all you can possibly learn about PBIS? Check out our Complete PBIS Field Guide.

To learn what other educators are saying take a look at our PBIS reviews. How do you unlock the full potential of PBIS? Check out our resources on harnessing the power of PBIS for your school district. Need more help constructing your incentive program? It can be a bit overwhelming, so we created a complete guide to rewarding students so everything you need is in one convenient place.

A school store can be a major undertaking. That’s why many schools are looking at ways to incorporate leadership opportunities in the form of a student-run rewards store.

All Reward Ideas for Students

🎉
👑
🎁
School Dance
Grades 9-12
School
Event
Low Cost/DIY
🎉
👑
🎁
Teacher Serenade
Grades K-12
Student
Privilege
Free
🎉
👑
🎁
Play Games
Grades 6-12
Class/House
Privilege
Free
🎉
👑
🎁
Extra Reading Time
Grades K-5
Student
Privilege
Free
🎉
👑
🎁
Anime Themed Party
Grades 6-12
School
Event
Low Cost/DIY
🎉
👑
🎁
Holidays Around the World
Grades K-12
School
Event
Low Cost/DIY
🎉
👑
🎁
Seating Choice
Grades K-12
Student
Privilege
Free
🎉
👑
🎁
Follow a Friend
Grades 6-8
Student
Privilege
Free
🎉
👑
🎁
Old School Cookout
Grades 6-12
Class/House
Event
Deluxe
🎉
👑
🎁
Food-Themed Party
Grades 6-12
Class/House
Event
Low Cost/DIY
🎉
👑
🎁
Kickback Vibes
Grades 6-12
Class/House
Event
Low Cost/DIY
🎉
👑
🎁
Trunk or Treat
Grades K-8
School
Event
Low Cost/DIY
🎉
👑
🎁
Sweatshirt
Grades K-12
Student
Tangible
Deluxe
🎉
👑
🎁
Game-Based Simulation Learning
Grades 9-12
Class/House
Event
Deluxe
🎉
👑
🎁
The A-List
Grades 6-12
School
Event
Low Cost/DIY
🎉
👑
🎁
Camp Read Away
Grades K-8
Class/House
Event
Free

All Reward Ideas for Elementary School Students

🎉
👑
🎁
Backpack
Grades K-12
Student
Tangible
Deluxe
🎉
👑
🎁
Design the Bulletin Board
Grades K-12
Class/House
Privilege
Low Cost/DIY
🎉
👑
🎁
Pen Pouch
Grades K-8
Student
Tangible
Low Cost/DIY
🎉
👑
🎁
Podcast
Grades 3-12
Student
Privilege
Free
🎉
👑
🎁
Special Pen
Grades K-5
Student
Privilege
Low Cost/DIY
🎉
👑
🎁
Movie Posters
Grades 3-12
Student
Tangible
Low Cost/DIY
🎉
👑
🎁
Family Feast
Grades K-8
Class/House
Event
Deluxe
🎉
👑
🎁
Art Contest
Grades 3-12
Class/House
Event
Free
🎉
👑
🎁
Books
Grades K-12
Student
Tangible
Low Cost/DIY
🎉
👑
🎁
Virtual Field Trip
Grades K-12
Class/House
Privilege
Free
🎉
👑
🎁
Virtual Talent Show. 🎤
Grades 3-12
Class/House
Event
Free
🎉
👑
🎁
Lunch Reservations
Grades K-12
Student
Privilege
Low Cost/DIY
🎉
👑
🎁
Ice Cream Sundae Party
Grades K-12
Class/House
Event
Deluxe
🎉
👑
🎁
Holidays Around the World
Grades K-12
School
Event
Low Cost/DIY
🎉
👑
🎁
Certificate of Achievement
Grades K-12
Student
Privilege
Free
🎉
👑
🎁
STEM Field Day
Grades K-8
School
Event
Low Cost/DIY

All Event Ideas for Schools

💰
🎨
Family Feast
💰
🎨
Trunk or Treat
💰
🎨
Movie Night
💰
🎨
Meme Party
💰
🎨
Glow Party
💰
🎨
Career Day
💰
🎨
Meet the Teacher
💰
🎨
The A-List
💰
🎨
The Love Soiree
💰
🎨
Bonfire
💰
🎨
Silent Disco

All Free Reward Ideas for Schools

🎉
👑
🎁
Student Messenger
🎉
👑
🎁
Drop Lowest Quiz
🎉
👑
🎁
School Spirit Day
🎉
👑
🎁
House Induction
🎉
👑
🎁
Class Jobs
🎉
👑
🎁
Talk Time
🎉
👑
🎁
Show & Tell
🎉
👑
🎁
Be a Comedian.
🎉
👑
🎁
Tutor
🎉
👑
🎁
Art Contest
🎉
👑
🎁
Class Book

All Reward Ideas for High School Students

🎉
👑
🎁
Social Media Reporter
Grades 3-12
Student
Privilege
Free
🎉
👑
🎁
Game Week
Grades 9-12
School
Event
Low Cost/DIY
🎉
👑
🎁
Dress Up or Down Day
Grades 3-12
Student
Privilege
Free
🎉
👑
🎁
Decades Party
Grades 6-12
School
Event
Low Cost/DIY
🎉
👑
🎁
Lunch with an Admin
Grades K-8
Student
Privilege
Low Cost/DIY
🎉
👑
🎁
Picnic Lunch
Grades K-12
Class/House
Privilege
Low Cost/DIY
🎉
👑
🎁
Podcast
Grades 3-12
Student
Privilege
Free
🎉
👑
🎁
Food-Themed Party
Grades 6-12
Class/House
Event
Low Cost/DIY
🎉
👑
🎁
Passing Period Music
Grades 3-12
Student
Privilege
Free
🎉
👑
🎁
Create the Seating Chart
Grades 6-12
Student
Privilege
Free
🎉
👑
🎁
Digital Escape Rooms
Grades 6-12
Class/House
Privilege
Deluxe
🎉
👑
🎁
Blood Drive
Grades 9-12
School
Event
Free
🎉
👑
🎁
Snack Pack
Grades K-12
Student
Tangible
Low Cost/DIY
🎉
👑
🎁
TikTok with the Teacher
Grades 6-12
Student
Privilege
Free
🎉
👑
🎁
Extra Computer Games
Grades 3-12
Student
Privilege
Free
🎉
👑
🎁
Meme Party
Grades 6-12
School
Event
Free

All Reward Ideas for Middle School Students

🎉
👑
🎁
Anime Themed Party
Grades 6-12
School
Event
Low Cost/DIY
🎉
👑
🎁
Read Across America
Grades K-8
School
Event
Free
🎉
👑
🎁
Digital Escape Rooms
Grades 6-12
Class/House
Privilege
Deluxe
🎉
👑
🎁
Host a Virtual Party. 🎶
Grades 6-12
Class/House
Event
Free
🎉
👑
🎁
Positive Note or Call Home
Grades K-12
Student
Privilege
Free
🎉
👑
🎁
Kickback Vibes
Grades 6-12
Class/House
Event
Low Cost/DIY
🎉
👑
🎁
Hat Pass
Grades 6-12
Student
Privilege
Free
🎉
👑
🎁
Class Jobs
Grades 3-8
Student
Privilege
Free
🎉
👑
🎁
Silly School Leader
Grades 6-12
Student
Privilege
Free
🎉
👑
🎁
Old School Cookout
Grades 6-12
Class/House
Event
Deluxe
🎉
👑
🎁
Movie Posters
Grades 3-12
Student
Tangible
Low Cost/DIY
🎉
👑
🎁
Create the Seating Chart
Grades 6-12
Student
Privilege
Free
🎉
👑
🎁
Free Dress
Grades K-12
Student
Privilege
Free
🎉
👑
🎁
Virtual Field Trip
Grades K-12
Class/House
Privilege
Free
🎉
👑
🎁
Pie a Teacher
Grades K-12
Student
Privilege
Low Cost/DIY
🎉
👑
🎁
Snacks
Grades K-12
Student
Tangible
Low Cost/DIY

All Student Reward & Incentive Ideas

💰
🎨
Lunch With the Teacher
Grades K-5
Student
Privilege
Free
💰
🎨
Talk Time
Grades 6-8
Student
Privilege
Free
💰
🎨
Emcee the Announcements
Grades 6-12
Student
Privilege
Free
💰
🎨
Homework Pass
Grades 6-12
Student
Privilege
Free
💰
🎨
Class Book
Grades K-5
Student
Privilege
Free
💰
🎨
Locker Choice
Grades 9-12
Student
Privilege
Free
💰
🎨
Teacher v Student Competition
Grades 6-12
School
Privilege
Free
💰
🎨
Hallway High-Five
Grades K-12
Student
Privilege
Free
💰
🎨
Gift Cards
Grades 6-12
Student
Privilege
Deluxe
💰
🎨
Snack Pack
Grades K-12
Student
Tangible
Low Cost/DIY
💰
🎨
Lunch with an Admin
Grades K-8
Student
Privilege
Low Cost/DIY
💰
🎨
Principal for a Day
Grades K-8
Student
Privilege
Free
💰
🎨
Be a Comedian.
Grades 6-12
Student
Privilege
Free
💰
🎨
Silly School Leader
Grades 6-12
Student
Privilege
Free
💰
🎨
Positive Note or Call Home
Grades K-12
Student
Privilege
Free
💰
🎨
Vote
Grades 6-8
Student
Privilege
Free

All Virtual Reward Ideas for Schools

🎉
👑
🎁
Student Spotlight Board
Grades K-5
Student
Privilege
Low Cost/DIY
🎉
👑
🎁
Podcast
Grades 3-12
Student
Privilege
Free
🎉
👑
🎁
Virtual Talent Show. 🎤
Grades 3-12
Class/House
Event
Free
🎉
👑
🎁
Teacher Q&A
Grades K-12
Class/House
Privilege
Free
🎉
👑
🎁
Positive Note or Call Home
Grades K-12
Student
Privilege
Free
🎉
👑
🎁
Stickers
Grades K-5
Student
Tangible
Low Cost/DIY
🎉
👑
🎁
Certificate of Achievement
Grades K-12
Student
Privilege
Free
🎉
👑
🎁
Classroom DJ
Grades K-12
Student
Privilege
Free
🎉
👑
🎁
Extra Computer Games
Grades 3-12
Student
Privilege
Free
🎉
👑
🎁
Brain Break
Grades K-12
Student
Privilege
Free
🎉
👑
🎁
Virtual Field Trip
Grades K-12
Class/House
Privilege
Free
🎉
👑
🎁
Show & Tell
Grades K-8
Student
Privilege
Free
🎉
👑
🎁
Donate $1
Grades 3-12
Student
Privilege
Low Cost/DIY
🎉
👑
🎁
Host a Virtual Party. 🎶
Grades 6-12
Class/House
Event
Free
🎉
👑
🎁
Morning Meeting Leader
Grades 3-8
Student
Privilege
Free
🎉
👑
🎁
Digital Escape Rooms
Grades 6-12
Class/House
Privilege
Deluxe
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17 COVID-Safe Rewards for your PBIS Store

These incentive ideas will keep students motivated while respecting social distance guidelines.
By 
The Liveschool Team
 | 
August 12, 2020

When students work hard, it's time to celebrate. The rewards below will help you create an environment in your classroom, grade, or school store while respecting public health guidance and keeping your school safe.

Line leader

Your school may be adopting protocols for students moving around the building as little as possible, and in an orderly manner. Line Leader, a reward favorite, will be even more special because trips will be less common! Jazz it up with a baton or other line leader prop.

Socially distant dance party

Who doesn’t love a dance party? If you have clear markers in your classroom that help students maintain social distance, it should be easy to allow students to move and groove while staying in their own space. Have your students help you develop a dance party playlist of songs that you can easily hit shuffle on when they earn a reward for good behavior.

Loudspeaker shoutout

One of the best ways to to help students engage in good behavior is to call it out when we see it. One reward students love is the opportunity to get some recognition on the loudspeaker. Create a special segment on morning or afternoon announcements where students are recognized for making good choices.

Student spotlight

Another way to recognize students for good behavior is to create a student spotlight in your classroom, in the hallway, or in a class newsletter that is shared with parents. Make sure you include their picture and celebrate them for the good choices they’re making.

Positive phone call home

As teachers, we all know students love when we deliver good news to their parents. When students do a great job managing their own behavior, let them cash in those PBIS tickets for a positive phone call home. This is easy to do and helps build positive relationships with our students’ families.

Drop lowest quiz

For older students, give them the option of dropping their lowest grade on a quiz or homework assignment from their overall grade. If you don’t want to give students the option of dropping an assignment, you can also give them the option of re-doing an assignment or re-taking a quiz.

Extra credit

Students also love to find ways to bump up their grades, especially at the end of a quarter or semester. When students engage in appropriate behavior, give them an opportunity to complete an extra credit assignment that will improve their grade in your class.

Movie “night”

If your whole class has a great week or month, give them a chance to earn a movie “night.” Make some individual bags of popcorn, let them put their feet up on their desks, and hit play. You can always choose a movie that’s connected to what students are learning in your class.

Treats

Let's face it, kids love snacks and treats. To adapt this reward for health, only use treats that are individually wrapped and ask students to wash their hands or use hand sanitizer before and after enjoying their treats – or simply store to take home and enjoy.

Student messenger

Special jobs and privileges are always a popular reward for students. You can still have student messengers – just be sure to establish new procedures. Students should always wash their hands before and after delivering any physical objects, wear a mask when traveling in the hallway, and maintain six feet of distance with anyone they run into.

Free dress pass

If your school has a dress code or uniforms, invite students to purchase a pass to wear more casual dress for a day. Set the right guidelines for what's allowed – for instance, sports jerseys but not pajamas. You can even try an add-on: students can invite a teacher to match dress!

Spirit Day

Throw a class, grade, or school-wide spirit day! The possibilities are endless: 

  • Tie-dye
  • Jeans day
  • Funny hat
  • House colors
  • Superhero day
  • Pajama day
  • …or anything your team comes up with!

Play class-wide games

There are lots of class-wide games you can play that are fun for students and that make it easy for them to maintain social distance. Games like Simon Says, Jeopardy, charades, and BINGO are both fun and can be played while students sit or stand at their desks.

Homework pass

You can keep using some of your tried and true rewards like homework passes and extensions on class assignments. These are cost-effective, easy to give out, and align with public health recommendations.

Health Helper for the day

Students love earning special privileges. As we fight the spread of COVID-19, enlist a student in your mission to keep your classroom safe and germ-free! Your daily Health Helper can help wipe down commonly used surfaces, remind classmates to keep desks (and themselves) 6 feet apart, and provide friendly reminders for hand-washing!

Donate $1 to the local food bank

We all know that many families in our communities need some extra help right now due to the economic impact of COVID-19. Food banks are working to provide more resources to a growing number of families that are food insecure. Another new reward idea for students is to provide a $1 donation to a local food bank. You might be surprised how many of your students get excited about making a donation to help another family in need. 

Make a card for a healthcare worker

A great reward for younger students is an opportunity to get creative with supplies. Give this time a bigger purpose for students by inviting them to create a thank you card for a healthcare worker in your city. For success, stock your classroom with crayons, markers, stamps, and other supplies for students to get creative!

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To learn what other educators are saying take a look at our PBIS reviews. How do you unlock the full potential of PBIS? Check out our resources on harnessing the power of PBIS for your school district. Need more help constructing your incentive program? It can be a bit overwhelming, so we created a complete guide to rewarding students so everything you need is in one convenient place.

A school store can be a major undertaking. That’s why many schools are looking at ways to incorporate leadership opportunities in the form of a student-run rewards store.

All Reward Ideas for Students

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Show & Tell
Grades K-8
Student
Privilege
Free
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“Let's Make A Difference Week"
Grades 9-12
Class/House
Event
Low Cost/DIY
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Movie Night
Grades 9-12
Student
Event
Low Cost/DIY
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The Love Soiree
Grades 6-12
School
Event
Low Cost/DIY
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Game of Thrones
Grades K-5
Student
Privilege
Free
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Trip to the Treasure Box
Grades K-5
Student
Privilege
Low Cost/DIY
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Silent Disco
Grades 6-12
Class/House
Event
Low Cost/DIY
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Positive Note or Call Home
Grades K-12
Student
Privilege
Free
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Lunch Fast Pass
Grades 3-8
Student
Privilege
Free
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Lunch with an Admin
Grades K-8
Student
Privilege
Low Cost/DIY
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Class Jobs
Grades 3-8
Student
Privilege
Free
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Anime Themed Party
Grades 6-12
School
Event
Low Cost/DIY
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Trunk or Treat
Grades K-8
School
Event
Low Cost/DIY
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Board Game Party
Grades 3-12
Class/House
Privilege
Low Cost/DIY
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Stuffed Animal in Class
Grades K-5
Student
Privilege
Free
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Teacher v Student Competition
Grades 6-12
School
Privilege
Free

All Reward Ideas for Elementary School Students

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Certificate of Achievement
Grades K-12
Student
Privilege
Free
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Positive Note or Call Home
Grades K-12
Student
Privilege
Free
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Class Book
Grades K-5
Student
Privilege
Free
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School Assembly
Grades K-12
Student
Privilege
Free
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Line Leader
Grades K-5
Student
Privilege
Free
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Snack Pack
Grades K-12
Student
Tangible
Low Cost/DIY
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Virtual Talent Show. 🎤
Grades 3-12
Class/House
Event
Free
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Special Pen
Grades K-5
Student
Privilege
Low Cost/DIY
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🎁
Class Jobs
Grades 3-8
Student
Privilege
Free
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Classroom DJ
Grades K-12
Student
Privilege
Free
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Drop Lowest Quiz
Grades 3-12
Student
Privilege
Free
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Holidays Around the World
Grades K-12
School
Event
Low Cost/DIY
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Snowball Fights (& Popsicles!)
Grades K-8
Class/House
Event
Low Cost/DIY
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Partner Work
Grades 3-12
Student
Privilege
Free
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Lunch With the Teacher
Grades K-5
Student
Privilege
Free
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Ice Cream Sundae Party
Grades K-12
Class/House
Event
Deluxe

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All Free Reward Ideas for Schools

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Homework Pass
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Operate Equipment.
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Camp Read Away
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Class Book
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Play Games
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Tutor
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Blood Drive
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Follow a Friend
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Locker Choice

All Reward Ideas for High School Students

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Free Dress
Grades K-12
Student
Privilege
Free
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Class Pet
Grades K-12
Student
Privilege
Deluxe
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School Assembly
Grades K-12
Student
Privilege
Free
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Board Game Party
Grades 3-12
Class/House
Privilege
Low Cost/DIY
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Holidays Around the World
Grades K-12
School
Event
Low Cost/DIY
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The Big Ticket
Grades 9-12
Student
Privilege
Free
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TikTok with the Teacher
Grades 6-12
Student
Privilege
Free
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🎁
Anime Themed Party
Grades 6-12
School
Event
Low Cost/DIY
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Parking Spots
Grades 9-12
Student
Privilege
Free
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Hat Pass
Grades 6-12
Student
Privilege
Free
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Dance Party
Grades K-12
Student
Event
Free
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Dress Up or Down Day
Grades 3-12
Student
Privilege
Free
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“Let's Make A Difference Week"
Grades 9-12
Class/House
Event
Low Cost/DIY
🎉
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🎁
Old School Cookout
Grades 6-12
Class/House
Event
Deluxe
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🎁
Design the Bulletin Board
Grades K-12
Class/House
Privilege
Low Cost/DIY
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Holiday Delivery
Grades K-12
Student
Tangible
Low Cost/DIY

All Reward Ideas for Middle School Students

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Class Pet
Grades K-12
Student
Privilege
Deluxe
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Gift Cards
Grades 6-12
Student
Privilege
Deluxe
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Lunch Reservations
Grades K-12
Student
Privilege
Low Cost/DIY
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🎁
Teacher Serenade
Grades K-12
Student
Privilege
Free
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Show & Tell
Grades K-8
Student
Privilege
Free
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Snack Party
Grades 3-12
Class/House
Privilege
Low Cost/DIY
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STEM Field Day
Grades K-8
School
Event
Low Cost/DIY
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🎁
Holiday Delivery
Grades K-12
Student
Tangible
Low Cost/DIY
🎉
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🎁
School Supplies & Merch
Grades K-12
Student
Tangible
Deluxe
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🎁
♟️Chess With the Principal
Grades 6-12
Student
Privilege
Low Cost/DIY
🎉
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Read Across America
Grades K-8
School
Event
Free
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🎁
Final Fridays
Grades K-8
School
Event
Low Cost/DIY
🎉
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🎁
Anime Themed Party
Grades 6-12
School
Event
Low Cost/DIY
🎉
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🎁
Extra Computer Games
Grades 3-12
Student
Privilege
Free
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Get-to-Know-You Bingo
Grades 6-12
Class/House
Event
Free
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Trunk or Treat
Grades K-8
School
Event
Low Cost/DIY

All Student Reward & Incentive Ideas

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Toys
Grades K-8
Student
Tangible
Low Cost/DIY
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Video Game Rewards
Grades 3-12
Student
Privilege
Low Cost/DIY
💰
🎨
Dress Up or Down Day
Grades 3-12
Student
Privilege
Free
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Certificate of Achievement
Grades K-12
Student
Privilege
Free
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🎨
Loudspeaker Shoutout
Grades K-12
Student
Privilege
Free
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🎨
Positive Note or Call Home
Grades K-12
Student
Privilege
Free
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🎨
Parking Spots
Grades 9-12
Student
Privilege
Free
💰
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Technology
Grades 6-12
Student
Tangible
Deluxe
💰
🎨
Create the Seating Chart
Grades 6-12
Student
Privilege
Free
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Student Messenger
Grades 3-8
Student
Privilege
Free
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Lunch With the Teacher
Grades K-5
Student
Privilege
Free
💰
🎨
Lunch Concert
Grades 6-8
Class/House
Privilege
Free
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Pie a Teacher
Grades K-12
Student
Privilege
Low Cost/DIY
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🎨
Virtual Field Trip
Grades K-12
Class/House
Privilege
Free
💰
🎨
Snack Party
Grades 3-12
Class/House
Privilege
Low Cost/DIY
💰
🎨
Cut the Principal’s Tie
Student
Privilege
Free

All Virtual Reward Ideas for Schools

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Donate $1
Grades 3-12
Student
Privilege
Low Cost/DIY
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Digital Escape Rooms
Grades 6-12
Class/House
Privilege
Deluxe
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Virtual Talent Show. 🎤
Grades 3-12
Class/House
Event
Free
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Morning Meeting Leader
Grades 3-8
Student
Privilege
Free
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🎁
Show & Tell
Grades K-8
Student
Privilege
Free
🎉
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🎁
Stickers
Grades K-5
Student
Tangible
Low Cost/DIY
🎉
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🎁
Extra Computer Games
Grades 3-12
Student
Privilege
Free
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🎁
Podcast
Grades 3-12
Student
Privilege
Free
🎉
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🎁
Teacher Q&A
Grades K-12
Class/House
Privilege
Free
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🎁
Virtual Field Trip
Grades K-12
Class/House
Privilege
Free
🎉
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🎁
Student Spotlight Board
Grades K-5
Student
Privilege
Low Cost/DIY
🎉
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🎁
Host a Virtual Party. 🎶
Grades 6-12
Class/House
Event
Free
🎉
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🎁
Classroom DJ
Grades K-12
Student
Privilege
Free
🎉
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🎁
Brain Break
Grades K-12
Student
Privilege
Free
🎉
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🎁
Certificate of Achievement
Grades K-12
Student
Privilege
Free
🎉
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🎁
Social Media Reporter
Grades 3-12
Student
Privilege
Free
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