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A Simple Trick to Pick Great Behavior Rewards

Motivate and engage your students by finding the rewards that get them excited!
By 
The Liveschool Team
 | 
March 26, 2016

Students love to work hard, earn points, and purchase rewards that are meaningful and fun. We spoke to Ms. Tucker, a teacher at Ogelthorpe Elementary, to find out how she comes up with fun rewards that students love.

“I used a google form to survey my students on rewards they'd want to earn.” Why? Because “in order to motivate and engage students in a point system you have to use rewards they care about.”

In order to motivate and engage students in a point system you have to ask them what rewards they care about. You might be surprised.

"I ask them what they want to earn. I listen to what they are interested in and I am consistent - we go shopping at the PBIS store every Friday."

Ms. Tucker allows her students to choose their rewards on her smartboard to help students feel like a part of the process from start to finish. This sort of student ownership has created a positive learning environment in Ms. Tucker's room. Students feel ownership over their actions, their behavior, and the rewards they earn, meaning they are more motivated to do their best.

Tucker's reward system is mostly intrinsic. Her students purchase the ability to eat lunch in the classroom, walk with the teacher in line, or sit in a highly coveted green chair during lessons. She prints off LiveSchool reports once a week and sends them home to parents in folders. If the students bring their paychecks back signed the next day, they earn extra points.

You have to use LiveSchool consistently to get results. Students need to be invested in earning points and rewards.

As she looks forward, her advice to new teachers is simple: "Be more positive than negative."

Summary

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.

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A Simple Trick to Pick Great Behavior Rewards

Motivate and engage your students by finding the rewards that get them excited!
By 
The Liveschool Team
 | 
March 26, 2016
This simple trick will find out what rewards will motivate and engage your students.

Students love to work hard, earn points, and purchase rewards that are meaningful and fun. We spoke to Ms. Tucker, a teacher at Ogelthorpe Elementary, to find out how she comes up with fun rewards that students love.

“I used a google form to survey my students on rewards they'd want to earn.” Why? Because “in order to motivate and engage students in a point system you have to use rewards they care about.”

In order to motivate and engage students in a point system you have to ask them what rewards they care about. You might be surprised.

"I ask them what they want to earn. I listen to what they are interested in and I am consistent - we go shopping at the PBIS store every Friday."

Ms. Tucker allows her students to choose their rewards on her smartboard to help students feel like a part of the process from start to finish. This sort of student ownership has created a positive learning environment in Ms. Tucker's room. Students feel ownership over their actions, their behavior, and the rewards they earn, meaning they are more motivated to do their best.

Tucker's reward system is mostly intrinsic. Her students purchase the ability to eat lunch in the classroom, walk with the teacher in line, or sit in a highly coveted green chair during lessons. She prints off LiveSchool reports once a week and sends them home to parents in folders. If the students bring their paychecks back signed the next day, they earn extra points.

You have to use LiveSchool consistently to get results. Students need to be invested in earning points and rewards.

As she looks forward, her advice to new teachers is simple: "Be more positive than negative."

Summary

  • Survey students to find rewards they love
  • Let students charge their own accounts when purchasing rewards
  • Use LiveSchool consistently so students have a fair chance to earn rewards

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.

Let’s take this to your inbox
We’ll send you our monthly newsletter which is fully stocked with free resources like articles, videos, podcasts, reward ideas, and anything else we can think of to help you make your school awesome.
This simple trick will find out what rewards will motivate and engage your students.

Students love to work hard, earn points, and purchase rewards that are meaningful and fun. We spoke to Ms. Tucker, a teacher at Ogelthorpe Elementary, to find out how she comes up with fun rewards that students love.

“I used a google form to survey my students on rewards they'd want to earn.” Why? Because “in order to motivate and engage students in a point system you have to use rewards they care about.”

In order to motivate and engage students in a point system you have to ask them what rewards they care about. You might be surprised.

"I ask them what they want to earn. I listen to what they are interested in and I am consistent - we go shopping at the PBIS store every Friday."

Ms. Tucker allows her students to choose their rewards on her smartboard to help students feel like a part of the process from start to finish. This sort of student ownership has created a positive learning environment in Ms. Tucker's room. Students feel ownership over their actions, their behavior, and the rewards they earn, meaning they are more motivated to do their best.

Tucker's reward system is mostly intrinsic. Her students purchase the ability to eat lunch in the classroom, walk with the teacher in line, or sit in a highly coveted green chair during lessons. She prints off LiveSchool reports once a week and sends them home to parents in folders. If the students bring their paychecks back signed the next day, they earn extra points.

You have to use LiveSchool consistently to get results. Students need to be invested in earning points and rewards.

As she looks forward, her advice to new teachers is simple: "Be more positive than negative."

Summary

  • Survey students to find rewards they love
  • Let students charge their own accounts when purchasing rewards
  • Use LiveSchool consistently so students have a fair chance to earn rewards

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.

Students love to work hard, earn points, and purchase rewards that are meaningful and fun. We spoke to Ms. Tucker, a teacher at Ogelthorpe Elementary, to find out how she comes up with fun rewards that students love.

“I used a google form to survey my students on rewards they'd want to earn.” Why? Because “in order to motivate and engage students in a point system you have to use rewards they care about.”

In order to motivate and engage students in a point system you have to ask them what rewards they care about. You might be surprised.

"I ask them what they want to earn. I listen to what they are interested in and I am consistent - we go shopping at the PBIS store every Friday."

Ms. Tucker allows her students to choose their rewards on her smartboard to help students feel like a part of the process from start to finish. This sort of student ownership has created a positive learning environment in Ms. Tucker's room. Students feel ownership over their actions, their behavior, and the rewards they earn, meaning they are more motivated to do their best.

Tucker's reward system is mostly intrinsic. Her students purchase the ability to eat lunch in the classroom, walk with the teacher in line, or sit in a highly coveted green chair during lessons. She prints off LiveSchool reports once a week and sends them home to parents in folders. If the students bring their paychecks back signed the next day, they earn extra points.

You have to use LiveSchool consistently to get results. Students need to be invested in earning points and rewards.

As she looks forward, her advice to new teachers is simple: "Be more positive than negative."

Summary

  • Survey students to find rewards they love
  • Let students charge their own accounts when purchasing rewards
  • Use LiveSchool consistently so students have a fair chance to earn rewards

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.

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Students love to work hard, earn points, and purchase rewards that are meaningful and fun. We spoke to Ms. Tucker, a teacher at Ogelthorpe Elementary, to find out how she comes up with fun rewards that students love.

“I used a google form to survey my students on rewards they'd want to earn.” Why? Because “in order to motivate and engage students in a point system you have to use rewards they care about.”

In order to motivate and engage students in a point system you have to ask them what rewards they care about. You might be surprised.

"I ask them what they want to earn. I listen to what they are interested in and I am consistent - we go shopping at the PBIS store every Friday."

Ms. Tucker allows her students to choose their rewards on her smartboard to help students feel like a part of the process from start to finish. This sort of student ownership has created a positive learning environment in Ms. Tucker's room. Students feel ownership over their actions, their behavior, and the rewards they earn, meaning they are more motivated to do their best.

Tucker's reward system is mostly intrinsic. Her students purchase the ability to eat lunch in the classroom, walk with the teacher in line, or sit in a highly coveted green chair during lessons. She prints off LiveSchool reports once a week and sends them home to parents in folders. If the students bring their paychecks back signed the next day, they earn extra points.

You have to use LiveSchool consistently to get results. Students need to be invested in earning points and rewards.

As she looks forward, her advice to new teachers is simple: "Be more positive than negative."

Summary

  • Survey students to find rewards they love
  • Let students charge their own accounts when purchasing rewards
  • Use LiveSchool consistently so students have a fair chance to earn rewards

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 Simple Trick to Pick Great Behavior Rewards

Motivate and engage your students by finding the rewards that get them excited!
By 
The Liveschool Team
 | 
March 26, 2016

Students love to work hard, earn points, and purchase rewards that are meaningful and fun. We spoke to Ms. Tucker, a teacher at Ogelthorpe Elementary, to find out how she comes up with fun rewards that students love.

“I used a google form to survey my students on rewards they'd want to earn.” Why? Because “in order to motivate and engage students in a point system you have to use rewards they care about.”

In order to motivate and engage students in a point system you have to ask them what rewards they care about. You might be surprised.

"I ask them what they want to earn. I listen to what they are interested in and I am consistent - we go shopping at the PBIS store every Friday."

Ms. Tucker allows her students to choose their rewards on her smartboard to help students feel like a part of the process from start to finish. This sort of student ownership has created a positive learning environment in Ms. Tucker's room. Students feel ownership over their actions, their behavior, and the rewards they earn, meaning they are more motivated to do their best.

Tucker's reward system is mostly intrinsic. Her students purchase the ability to eat lunch in the classroom, walk with the teacher in line, or sit in a highly coveted green chair during lessons. She prints off LiveSchool reports once a week and sends them home to parents in folders. If the students bring their paychecks back signed the next day, they earn extra points.

You have to use LiveSchool consistently to get results. Students need to be invested in earning points and rewards.

As she looks forward, her advice to new teachers is simple: "Be more positive than negative."

Summary

  • Survey students to find rewards they love
  • Let students charge their own accounts when purchasing rewards
  • Use LiveSchool consistently so students have a fair chance to earn rewards

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.

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Students love to work hard, earn points, and purchase rewards that are meaningful and fun. We spoke to Ms. Tucker, a teacher at Ogelthorpe Elementary, to find out how she comes up with fun rewards that students love.

“I used a google form to survey my students on rewards they'd want to earn.” Why? Because “in order to motivate and engage students in a point system you have to use rewards they care about.”

In order to motivate and engage students in a point system you have to ask them what rewards they care about. You might be surprised.

"I ask them what they want to earn. I listen to what they are interested in and I am consistent - we go shopping at the PBIS store every Friday."

Ms. Tucker allows her students to choose their rewards on her smartboard to help students feel like a part of the process from start to finish. This sort of student ownership has created a positive learning environment in Ms. Tucker's room. Students feel ownership over their actions, their behavior, and the rewards they earn, meaning they are more motivated to do their best.

Tucker's reward system is mostly intrinsic. Her students purchase the ability to eat lunch in the classroom, walk with the teacher in line, or sit in a highly coveted green chair during lessons. She prints off LiveSchool reports once a week and sends them home to parents in folders. If the students bring their paychecks back signed the next day, they earn extra points.

You have to use LiveSchool consistently to get results. Students need to be invested in earning points and rewards.

As she looks forward, her advice to new teachers is simple: "Be more positive than negative."

Summary

  • Survey students to find rewards they love
  • Let students charge their own accounts when purchasing rewards
  • Use LiveSchool consistently so students have a fair chance to earn rewards

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.

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Students love to work hard, earn points, and purchase rewards that are meaningful and fun. We spoke to Ms. Tucker, a teacher at Ogelthorpe Elementary, to find out how she comes up with fun rewards that students love.

“I used a google form to survey my students on rewards they'd want to earn.” Why? Because “in order to motivate and engage students in a point system you have to use rewards they care about.”

In order to motivate and engage students in a point system you have to ask them what rewards they care about. You might be surprised.

"I ask them what they want to earn. I listen to what they are interested in and I am consistent - we go shopping at the PBIS store every Friday."

Ms. Tucker allows her students to choose their rewards on her smartboard to help students feel like a part of the process from start to finish. This sort of student ownership has created a positive learning environment in Ms. Tucker's room. Students feel ownership over their actions, their behavior, and the rewards they earn, meaning they are more motivated to do their best.

Tucker's reward system is mostly intrinsic. Her students purchase the ability to eat lunch in the classroom, walk with the teacher in line, or sit in a highly coveted green chair during lessons. She prints off LiveSchool reports once a week and sends them home to parents in folders. If the students bring their paychecks back signed the next day, they earn extra points.

You have to use LiveSchool consistently to get results. Students need to be invested in earning points and rewards.

As she looks forward, her advice to new teachers is simple: "Be more positive than negative."

Summary

  • Survey students to find rewards they love
  • Let students charge their own accounts when purchasing rewards
  • Use LiveSchool consistently so students have a fair chance to earn rewards

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.

Let’s take this to your inbox
We’ll send you our monthly newsletter which is fully stocked with free resources like articles, videos, podcasts, reward ideas, and anything else we can think of to help you make your school awesome.

This simple trick will find out what rewards will motivate and engage your students.

Students love to work hard, earn points, and purchase rewards that are meaningful and fun. We spoke to Ms. Tucker, a teacher at Ogelthorpe Elementary, to find out how she comes up with fun rewards that students love.

“I used a google form to survey my students on rewards they'd want to earn.” Why? Because “in order to motivate and engage students in a point system you have to use rewards they care about.”

In order to motivate and engage students in a point system you have to ask them what rewards they care about. You might be surprised.

"I ask them what they want to earn. I listen to what they are interested in and I am consistent - we go shopping at the PBIS store every Friday."

Ms. Tucker allows her students to choose their rewards on her smartboard to help students feel like a part of the process from start to finish. This sort of student ownership has created a positive learning environment in Ms. Tucker's room. Students feel ownership over their actions, their behavior, and the rewards they earn, meaning they are more motivated to do their best.

Tucker's reward system is mostly intrinsic. Her students purchase the ability to eat lunch in the classroom, walk with the teacher in line, or sit in a highly coveted green chair during lessons. She prints off LiveSchool reports once a week and sends them home to parents in folders. If the students bring their paychecks back signed the next day, they earn extra points.

You have to use LiveSchool consistently to get results. Students need to be invested in earning points and rewards.

As she looks forward, her advice to new teachers is simple: "Be more positive than negative."

Summary

  • Survey students to find rewards they love
  • Let students charge their own accounts when purchasing rewards
  • Use LiveSchool consistently so students have a fair chance to earn rewards

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.

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Classroom DJ
Grades K-12
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Social Media Reporter
Grades 3-12
Student
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Free
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Brain Break
Grades K-12
Student
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Free
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Podcast
Grades 3-12
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Extra Computer Games
Grades 3-12
Student
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Virtual Field Trip
Grades K-12
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Donate $1
Grades 3-12
Student
Privilege
Low Cost/DIY
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Grades 6-12
Class/House
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This simple trick will find out what rewards will motivate and engage your students.

Students love to work hard, earn points, and purchase rewards that are meaningful and fun. We spoke to Ms. Tucker, a teacher at Ogelthorpe Elementary, to find out how she comes up with fun rewards that students love.

“I used a google form to survey my students on rewards they'd want to earn.” Why? Because “in order to motivate and engage students in a point system you have to use rewards they care about.”

In order to motivate and engage students in a point system you have to ask them what rewards they care about. You might be surprised.

"I ask them what they want to earn. I listen to what they are interested in and I am consistent - we go shopping at the PBIS store every Friday."

Ms. Tucker allows her students to choose their rewards on her smartboard to help students feel like a part of the process from start to finish. This sort of student ownership has created a positive learning environment in Ms. Tucker's room. Students feel ownership over their actions, their behavior, and the rewards they earn, meaning they are more motivated to do their best.

Tucker's reward system is mostly intrinsic. Her students purchase the ability to eat lunch in the classroom, walk with the teacher in line, or sit in a highly coveted green chair during lessons. She prints off LiveSchool reports once a week and sends them home to parents in folders. If the students bring their paychecks back signed the next day, they earn extra points.

You have to use LiveSchool consistently to get results. Students need to be invested in earning points and rewards.

As she looks forward, her advice to new teachers is simple: "Be more positive than negative."

Summary

  • Survey students to find rewards they love
  • Let students charge their own accounts when purchasing rewards
  • Use LiveSchool consistently so students have a fair chance to earn rewards

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.

All Reward Ideas for Students

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Final Fridays
Grades K-8
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Toys
Grades K-8
Student
Tangible
Low Cost/DIY
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Lunch Concert
Grades 6-8
Class/House
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Operate Equipment.
Grades 9-12
Student
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Picnic Lunch
Grades K-12
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Hallway High-Five
Grades K-12
Student
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Free
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Extra Computer Games
Grades 3-12
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Wild ‘N Out High School Edition
Grades 9-12
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Event
Low Cost/DIY
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Decades Party
Grades 6-12
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Event
Low Cost/DIY
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Glow Party
Grades 6-12
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Event
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Amazing Race
Grades 9-12
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Low Cost/DIY
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Board Game Party
Grades 3-12
Class/House
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Low Cost/DIY
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Follow a Friend
Grades 6-8
Student
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Free
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Video Game Rewards
Grades 3-12
Student
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Low Cost/DIY
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Stuffed Animal in Class
Grades K-5
Student
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Free
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Play Games
Grades 6-12
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Sports Tickets
Grades 3-12
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Teacher Q&A
Grades K-12
Class/House
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Free
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Social Media Reporter
Grades 3-12
Student
Privilege
Free
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Pen Pouch
Grades K-8
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Tangible
Low Cost/DIY
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Game of Thrones
Grades K-5
Student
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Free
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Snacks
Grades K-12
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Tangible
Low Cost/DIY
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Classroom DJ
Grades K-12
Student
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Free
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Principal for a Day
Grades K-8
Student
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Free
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Attendance Popcorn Party
Grades K-12
Student
Event
Low Cost/DIY
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Read Across America
Grades K-8
School
Event
Free
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Passing Period Music
Grades 3-12
Student
Privilege
Free
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Snack Party
Grades 3-12
Class/House
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Low Cost/DIY
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Morning Meeting Leader
Grades 3-8
Student
Privilege
Free
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Special Screening
Grades K-12
School
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Free
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Partner Work
Grades 3-12
Student
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Free
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Silly Science Experiments
Grades K-5
Class/House
Privilege
Low Cost/DIY

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All Free Reward Ideas for Schools

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Vote
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Tutor
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Classroom DJ
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Blood Drive
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Extra Recess
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The Big Ticket
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Hat Pass
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School Assembly
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Meet the Teacher
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Show & Tell

All Reward Ideas for High School Students

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Classroom DJ
Grades K-12
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Free
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School Dance
Grades 9-12
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Event
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TikTok with the Teacher
Grades 6-12
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Silly School Leader
Grades 6-12
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Free Dress
Grades K-12
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Certificate of Achievement
Grades K-12
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Holiday Classroom Carousel
Grades 9-12
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Holiday Delivery
Grades K-12
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Low Cost/DIY
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Old School Cookout
Grades 6-12
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Decades Party
Grades 6-12
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Get-to-Know-You Bingo
Grades 6-12
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Art Contest
Grades 3-12
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Food-Themed Party
Grades 6-12
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Silent Disco
Grades 6-12
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Snack Pack
Grades K-12
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Digital Escape Rooms
Grades 6-12
Class/House
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All Reward Ideas for Middle School Students

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Virtual Talent Show. 🎤
Grades 3-12
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Grades K-8
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Gift Cards
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Social Media Reporter
Grades 3-12
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Books
Grades K-12
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Be a Comedian.
Grades 6-12
Student
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Board Game Party
Grades 3-12
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Hallway High-Five
Grades K-12
Student
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Family Feast
Grades K-8
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Deluxe
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Holidays Around the World
Grades K-12
School
Event
Low Cost/DIY
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Vote
Grades 6-8
Student
Privilege
Free
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Read Across America
Grades K-8
School
Event
Free
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Art Contest
Grades 3-12
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Event
Free
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Special Screening
Grades K-12
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Lunch Reservations
Grades K-12
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Low Cost/DIY

All Student Reward & Incentive Ideas

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Teacher Q&A
Grades K-12
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Class Pet
Grades K-12
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Grades 3-12
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Video Game Rewards
Grades 3-12
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Operate Equipment.
Grades 9-12
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Free
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Passing Period Music
Grades 3-12
Student
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Pie a Teacher
Grades K-12
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Low Cost/DIY
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The Big Ticket
Grades 9-12
Student
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Free
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Snack Party
Grades 3-12
Class/House
Privilege
Low Cost/DIY
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Wristband
Grades K-12
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Talk Time
Grades 6-8
Student
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Create the Seating Chart
Grades 6-12
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Donate $1
Grades 3-12
Student
Privilege
Low Cost/DIY
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Lunch Fast Pass
Grades 3-8
Student
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Free
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Parking Spots
Grades 9-12
Student
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All Virtual Reward Ideas for Schools

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Podcast
Grades 3-12
Student
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Student Spotlight Board
Grades K-5
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Low Cost/DIY
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Show & Tell
Grades K-8
Student
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Free
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Positive Note or Call Home
Grades K-12
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Classroom DJ
Grades K-12
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Free
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Extra Computer Games
Grades 3-12
Student
Privilege
Free
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Teacher Q&A
Grades K-12
Class/House
Privilege
Free
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Donate $1
Grades 3-12
Student
Privilege
Low Cost/DIY
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Social Media Reporter
Grades 3-12
Student
Privilege
Free
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Host a Virtual Party. 🎶
Grades 6-12
Class/House
Event
Free
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Digital Escape Rooms
Grades 6-12
Class/House
Privilege
Deluxe
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Virtual Field Trip
Grades K-12
Class/House
Privilege
Free
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Morning Meeting Leader
Grades 3-8
Student
Privilege
Free
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Stickers
Grades K-5
Student
Tangible
Low Cost/DIY
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Virtual Talent Show. 🎤
Grades 3-12
Class/House
Event
Free
🎉
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🎁
Brain Break
Grades K-12
Student
Privilege
Free
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Rewards that Rock 🎸 has 100+ rewards, incentives, and event ideas to build your school culture.
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