Inspiring Rewards - Orondo Middle School

Motivating positive student behavior starts with rewards and incentives that matter to kids.
By 
The Liveschool Team
 | 
September 6, 2018

We talked with Mark Shorb, the fifth grade reading, language arts and math teacher, about one of their awesome rewards used for the behavior points students earn.

We’ve heard about the legendary Soccer Game incentive for your students. What is it?

The soccer game is a fun way to reward students while building relationships with teachers. We have some very talented soccer players, so we decided to create an incentive in LiveSchool where students could use LiveSchool points to join the student roster. Only our 7th graders (our highest grade) were eligible and they could sign up during lunch. The game was after lunch, during recess.

Action photo from the student-faculty soccer game
Faculty vs. Student soccer game - a great way to build relationships, have fun, and incentivize good behavior!

It was 7 teachers versus 11 students, with two 6th grader referees.  It was a 15-minute game with no halftime.  The teachers won 1-0 :-). It was such a close game that we delayed the start of the period after lunch a few minutes for the teachers to recompose themselves.

That’s amazing. What else makes Orondo Middle School special?

We just received the Apple Ed Tech Grant.  We will be receiving enough iPads for each student at our school to use them in class and hopefully at home. We’re very excited about that. We’re a very small district with a committed administration and staff. Our small size and trust in each other allows us to implement far reaching and systemic changes without getting bogged down in bureaucratic channels that might hamper larger districts.

Why did you become a teacher?

I became a teacher because I love learning.  I wanted to see others, especially in underserved populations, develop a love of learning and become successful for themselves, their families, and their community.

Thanks for sharing this great reward with us, Mark! Have creative rewards at your school? We'd love to hear about them! Drop us a line on twitter @whyliveschool or let us know on Facebook @liveschool

Need help motivating middle school student students? Check out our guide to using student voice to create prizes for middle school students. 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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Inspiring Rewards - Orondo Middle School

Motivating positive student behavior starts with rewards and incentives that matter to kids.
By 
The Liveschool Team
 | 
September 6, 2018
Outside of the booming farming city of Wenatchee, Washington, Orondo Elementary and Middle School has been pioneering innovative approaches to motivating their students and addressing student behavior.

We talked with Mark Shorb, the fifth grade reading, language arts and math teacher, about one of their awesome rewards used for the behavior points students earn.

We’ve heard about the legendary Soccer Game incentive for your students. What is it?

The soccer game is a fun way to reward students while building relationships with teachers. We have some very talented soccer players, so we decided to create an incentive in LiveSchool where students could use LiveSchool points to join the student roster. Only our 7th graders (our highest grade) were eligible and they could sign up during lunch. The game was after lunch, during recess.

Action photo from the student-faculty soccer game
Faculty vs. Student soccer game - a great way to build relationships, have fun, and incentivize good behavior!

It was 7 teachers versus 11 students, with two 6th grader referees.  It was a 15-minute game with no halftime.  The teachers won 1-0 :-). It was such a close game that we delayed the start of the period after lunch a few minutes for the teachers to recompose themselves.

That’s amazing. What else makes Orondo Middle School special?

We just received the Apple Ed Tech Grant.  We will be receiving enough iPads for each student at our school to use them in class and hopefully at home. We’re very excited about that. We’re a very small district with a committed administration and staff. Our small size and trust in each other allows us to implement far reaching and systemic changes without getting bogged down in bureaucratic channels that might hamper larger districts.

Why did you become a teacher?

I became a teacher because I love learning.  I wanted to see others, especially in underserved populations, develop a love of learning and become successful for themselves, their families, and their community.

Thanks for sharing this great reward with us, Mark! Have creative rewards at your school? We'd love to hear about them! Drop us a line on twitter @whyliveschool or let us know on Facebook @liveschool

Need help motivating middle school student students? Check out our guide to using student voice to create prizes for middle school students. 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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Outside of the booming farming city of Wenatchee, Washington, Orondo Elementary and Middle School has been pioneering innovative approaches to motivating their students and addressing student behavior.

We talked with Mark Shorb, the fifth grade reading, language arts and math teacher, about one of their awesome rewards used for the behavior points students earn.

We’ve heard about the legendary Soccer Game incentive for your students. What is it?

The soccer game is a fun way to reward students while building relationships with teachers. We have some very talented soccer players, so we decided to create an incentive in LiveSchool where students could use LiveSchool points to join the student roster. Only our 7th graders (our highest grade) were eligible and they could sign up during lunch. The game was after lunch, during recess.

Action photo from the student-faculty soccer game
Faculty vs. Student soccer game - a great way to build relationships, have fun, and incentivize good behavior!

It was 7 teachers versus 11 students, with two 6th grader referees.  It was a 15-minute game with no halftime.  The teachers won 1-0 :-). It was such a close game that we delayed the start of the period after lunch a few minutes for the teachers to recompose themselves.

That’s amazing. What else makes Orondo Middle School special?

We just received the Apple Ed Tech Grant.  We will be receiving enough iPads for each student at our school to use them in class and hopefully at home. We’re very excited about that. We’re a very small district with a committed administration and staff. Our small size and trust in each other allows us to implement far reaching and systemic changes without getting bogged down in bureaucratic channels that might hamper larger districts.

Why did you become a teacher?

I became a teacher because I love learning.  I wanted to see others, especially in underserved populations, develop a love of learning and become successful for themselves, their families, and their community.

Thanks for sharing this great reward with us, Mark! Have creative rewards at your school? We'd love to hear about them! Drop us a line on twitter @whyliveschool or let us know on Facebook @liveschool

Need help motivating middle school student students? Check out our guide to using student voice to create prizes for middle school students. 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.

We talked with Mark Shorb, the fifth grade reading, language arts and math teacher, about one of their awesome rewards used for the behavior points students earn.

We’ve heard about the legendary Soccer Game incentive for your students. What is it?

The soccer game is a fun way to reward students while building relationships with teachers. We have some very talented soccer players, so we decided to create an incentive in LiveSchool where students could use LiveSchool points to join the student roster. Only our 7th graders (our highest grade) were eligible and they could sign up during lunch. The game was after lunch, during recess.

Action photo from the student-faculty soccer game
Faculty vs. Student soccer game - a great way to build relationships, have fun, and incentivize good behavior!

It was 7 teachers versus 11 students, with two 6th grader referees.  It was a 15-minute game with no halftime.  The teachers won 1-0 :-). It was such a close game that we delayed the start of the period after lunch a few minutes for the teachers to recompose themselves.

That’s amazing. What else makes Orondo Middle School special?

We just received the Apple Ed Tech Grant.  We will be receiving enough iPads for each student at our school to use them in class and hopefully at home. We’re very excited about that. We’re a very small district with a committed administration and staff. Our small size and trust in each other allows us to implement far reaching and systemic changes without getting bogged down in bureaucratic channels that might hamper larger districts.

Why did you become a teacher?

I became a teacher because I love learning.  I wanted to see others, especially in underserved populations, develop a love of learning and become successful for themselves, their families, and their community.

Thanks for sharing this great reward with us, Mark! Have creative rewards at your school? We'd love to hear about them! Drop us a line on twitter @whyliveschool or let us know on Facebook @liveschool

Need help motivating middle school student students? Check out our guide to using student voice to create prizes for middle school students. 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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We talked with Mark Shorb, the fifth grade reading, language arts and math teacher, about one of their awesome rewards used for the behavior points students earn.

We’ve heard about the legendary Soccer Game incentive for your students. What is it?

The soccer game is a fun way to reward students while building relationships with teachers. We have some very talented soccer players, so we decided to create an incentive in LiveSchool where students could use LiveSchool points to join the student roster. Only our 7th graders (our highest grade) were eligible and they could sign up during lunch. The game was after lunch, during recess.

Action photo from the student-faculty soccer game
Faculty vs. Student soccer game - a great way to build relationships, have fun, and incentivize good behavior!

It was 7 teachers versus 11 students, with two 6th grader referees.  It was a 15-minute game with no halftime.  The teachers won 1-0 :-). It was such a close game that we delayed the start of the period after lunch a few minutes for the teachers to recompose themselves.

That’s amazing. What else makes Orondo Middle School special?

We just received the Apple Ed Tech Grant.  We will be receiving enough iPads for each student at our school to use them in class and hopefully at home. We’re very excited about that. We’re a very small district with a committed administration and staff. Our small size and trust in each other allows us to implement far reaching and systemic changes without getting bogged down in bureaucratic channels that might hamper larger districts.

Why did you become a teacher?

I became a teacher because I love learning.  I wanted to see others, especially in underserved populations, develop a love of learning and become successful for themselves, their families, and their community.

Thanks for sharing this great reward with us, Mark! Have creative rewards at your school? We'd love to hear about them! Drop us a line on twitter @whyliveschool or let us know on Facebook @liveschool

Need help motivating middle school student students? Check out our guide to using student voice to create prizes for middle school students. 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.

Inspiring Rewards - Orondo Middle School

Motivating positive student behavior starts with rewards and incentives that matter to kids.
By 
The Liveschool Team
 | 
September 6, 2018

We talked with Mark Shorb, the fifth grade reading, language arts and math teacher, about one of their awesome rewards used for the behavior points students earn.

We’ve heard about the legendary Soccer Game incentive for your students. What is it?

The soccer game is a fun way to reward students while building relationships with teachers. We have some very talented soccer players, so we decided to create an incentive in LiveSchool where students could use LiveSchool points to join the student roster. Only our 7th graders (our highest grade) were eligible and they could sign up during lunch. The game was after lunch, during recess.

Action photo from the student-faculty soccer game
Faculty vs. Student soccer game - a great way to build relationships, have fun, and incentivize good behavior!

It was 7 teachers versus 11 students, with two 6th grader referees.  It was a 15-minute game with no halftime.  The teachers won 1-0 :-). It was such a close game that we delayed the start of the period after lunch a few minutes for the teachers to recompose themselves.

That’s amazing. What else makes Orondo Middle School special?

We just received the Apple Ed Tech Grant.  We will be receiving enough iPads for each student at our school to use them in class and hopefully at home. We’re very excited about that. We’re a very small district with a committed administration and staff. Our small size and trust in each other allows us to implement far reaching and systemic changes without getting bogged down in bureaucratic channels that might hamper larger districts.

Why did you become a teacher?

I became a teacher because I love learning.  I wanted to see others, especially in underserved populations, develop a love of learning and become successful for themselves, their families, and their community.

Thanks for sharing this great reward with us, Mark! Have creative rewards at your school? We'd love to hear about them! Drop us a line on twitter @whyliveschool or let us know on Facebook @liveschool

Need help motivating middle school student students? Check out our guide to using student voice to create prizes for middle school students. 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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We talked with Mark Shorb, the fifth grade reading, language arts and math teacher, about one of their awesome rewards used for the behavior points students earn.

We’ve heard about the legendary Soccer Game incentive for your students. What is it?

The soccer game is a fun way to reward students while building relationships with teachers. We have some very talented soccer players, so we decided to create an incentive in LiveSchool where students could use LiveSchool points to join the student roster. Only our 7th graders (our highest grade) were eligible and they could sign up during lunch. The game was after lunch, during recess.

Action photo from the student-faculty soccer game
Faculty vs. Student soccer game - a great way to build relationships, have fun, and incentivize good behavior!

It was 7 teachers versus 11 students, with two 6th grader referees.  It was a 15-minute game with no halftime.  The teachers won 1-0 :-). It was such a close game that we delayed the start of the period after lunch a few minutes for the teachers to recompose themselves.

That’s amazing. What else makes Orondo Middle School special?

We just received the Apple Ed Tech Grant.  We will be receiving enough iPads for each student at our school to use them in class and hopefully at home. We’re very excited about that. We’re a very small district with a committed administration and staff. Our small size and trust in each other allows us to implement far reaching and systemic changes without getting bogged down in bureaucratic channels that might hamper larger districts.

Why did you become a teacher?

I became a teacher because I love learning.  I wanted to see others, especially in underserved populations, develop a love of learning and become successful for themselves, their families, and their community.

Thanks for sharing this great reward with us, Mark! Have creative rewards at your school? We'd love to hear about them! Drop us a line on twitter @whyliveschool or let us know on Facebook @liveschool

Need help motivating middle school student students? Check out our guide to using student voice to create prizes for middle school students. 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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We talked with Mark Shorb, the fifth grade reading, language arts and math teacher, about one of their awesome rewards used for the behavior points students earn.

We’ve heard about the legendary Soccer Game incentive for your students. What is it?

The soccer game is a fun way to reward students while building relationships with teachers. We have some very talented soccer players, so we decided to create an incentive in LiveSchool where students could use LiveSchool points to join the student roster. Only our 7th graders (our highest grade) were eligible and they could sign up during lunch. The game was after lunch, during recess.

Action photo from the student-faculty soccer game
Faculty vs. Student soccer game - a great way to build relationships, have fun, and incentivize good behavior!

It was 7 teachers versus 11 students, with two 6th grader referees.  It was a 15-minute game with no halftime.  The teachers won 1-0 :-). It was such a close game that we delayed the start of the period after lunch a few minutes for the teachers to recompose themselves.

That’s amazing. What else makes Orondo Middle School special?

We just received the Apple Ed Tech Grant.  We will be receiving enough iPads for each student at our school to use them in class and hopefully at home. We’re very excited about that. We’re a very small district with a committed administration and staff. Our small size and trust in each other allows us to implement far reaching and systemic changes without getting bogged down in bureaucratic channels that might hamper larger districts.

Why did you become a teacher?

I became a teacher because I love learning.  I wanted to see others, especially in underserved populations, develop a love of learning and become successful for themselves, their families, and their community.

Thanks for sharing this great reward with us, Mark! Have creative rewards at your school? We'd love to hear about them! Drop us a line on twitter @whyliveschool or let us know on Facebook @liveschool

Need help motivating middle school student students? Check out our guide to using student voice to create prizes for middle school students. 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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Outside of the booming farming city of Wenatchee, Washington, Orondo Elementary and Middle School has been pioneering innovative approaches to motivating their students and addressing student behavior.

We talked with Mark Shorb, the fifth grade reading, language arts and math teacher, about one of their awesome rewards used for the behavior points students earn.

We’ve heard about the legendary Soccer Game incentive for your students. What is it?

The soccer game is a fun way to reward students while building relationships with teachers. We have some very talented soccer players, so we decided to create an incentive in LiveSchool where students could use LiveSchool points to join the student roster. Only our 7th graders (our highest grade) were eligible and they could sign up during lunch. The game was after lunch, during recess.

Action photo from the student-faculty soccer game
Faculty vs. Student soccer game - a great way to build relationships, have fun, and incentivize good behavior!

It was 7 teachers versus 11 students, with two 6th grader referees.  It was a 15-minute game with no halftime.  The teachers won 1-0 :-). It was such a close game that we delayed the start of the period after lunch a few minutes for the teachers to recompose themselves.

That’s amazing. What else makes Orondo Middle School special?

We just received the Apple Ed Tech Grant.  We will be receiving enough iPads for each student at our school to use them in class and hopefully at home. We’re very excited about that. We’re a very small district with a committed administration and staff. Our small size and trust in each other allows us to implement far reaching and systemic changes without getting bogged down in bureaucratic channels that might hamper larger districts.

Why did you become a teacher?

I became a teacher because I love learning.  I wanted to see others, especially in underserved populations, develop a love of learning and become successful for themselves, their families, and their community.

Thanks for sharing this great reward with us, Mark! Have creative rewards at your school? We'd love to hear about them! Drop us a line on twitter @whyliveschool or let us know on Facebook @liveschool

Need help motivating middle school student students? Check out our guide to using student voice to create prizes for middle school students. 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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🎁
Ice Cream Sundae Party
Grades K-12
Class/House
Event
Deluxe
🎉
👑
🎁
Backpack
Grades K-12
Student
Tangible
Deluxe
🎉
👑
🎁
Video Game Rewards
Grades 3-12
Student
Privilege
Low Cost/DIY
🎉
👑
🎁
School Dance
Grades 9-12
School
Event
Low Cost/DIY
🎉
👑
🎁
Kickback Vibes
Grades 6-12
Class/House
Event
Low Cost/DIY
🎉
👑
🎁
Silly School Leader
Grades 6-12
Student
Privilege
Free
🎉
👑
🎁
Virtual Talent Show. 🎤
Grades 3-12
Class/House
Event
Free
🎉
👑
🎁
Dress Up or Down Day
Grades 3-12
Student
Privilege
Free
🎉
👑
🎁
Homework Pass
Grades 6-12
Student
Privilege
Free
🎉
👑
🎁
Movie Night
Grades 9-12
Student
Event
Low Cost/DIY
🎉
👑
🎁
Extra Reading Time
Grades K-5
Student
Privilege
Free
🎉
👑
🎁
Karaoke Night
Grades 9-12
Class/House
Event
Deluxe
🎉
👑
🎁
Uber by a Principal
Grades 6-12
Student
Privilege
Free
🎉
👑
🎁
Digital Escape Rooms
Grades 6-12
Class/House
Privilege
Deluxe
🎉
👑
🎁
Class Book
Grades K-5
Student
Privilege
Free
🎉
👑
🎁
School Supplies & Merch
Grades K-12
Student
Tangible
Deluxe

All Reward Ideas for Elementary School Students

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Toys
Grades K-8
Student
Tangible
Low Cost/DIY
🎉
👑
🎁
Class Jobs
Grades 3-8
Student
Privilege
Free
🎉
👑
🎁
Holidays Around the World
Grades K-12
School
Event
Low Cost/DIY
🎉
👑
🎁
Social Media Reporter
Grades 3-12
Student
Privilege
Free
🎉
👑
🎁
School Supplies & Merch
Grades K-12
Student
Tangible
Deluxe
🎉
👑
🎁
Career Day
Grades 3-12
School
Event
Low Cost/DIY
🎉
👑
🎁
Extra Reading Time
Grades K-5
Student
Privilege
Free
🎉
👑
🎁
Sweatshirt
Grades K-12
Student
Tangible
Deluxe
🎉
👑
🎁
Movie Posters
Grades 3-12
Student
Tangible
Low Cost/DIY
🎉
👑
🎁
Stuffed Animal in Class
Grades K-5
Student
Privilege
Free
🎉
👑
🎁
Dress Up or Down Day
Grades 3-12
Student
Privilege
Free
🎉
👑
🎁
Teacher Serenade
Grades K-12
Student
Privilege
Free
🎉
👑
🎁
Class Book
Grades K-5
Student
Privilege
Free
🎉
👑
🎁
Art Contest
Grades 3-12
Class/House
Event
Free
🎉
👑
🎁
Backpack
Grades K-12
Student
Tangible
Deluxe
🎉
👑
🎁
Trip to the Treasure Box
Grades K-5
Student
Privilege
Low Cost/DIY

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All Free Reward Ideas for Schools

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Hallway High-Five
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Lunch Fast Pass
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Partner Work
🎉
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🎁
Show & Tell
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🎁
Operate Equipment.
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Follow a Friend
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Meme Party
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🎁
Vote
🎉
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🎁
Be a Comedian.

All Reward Ideas for High School Students

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Certificate of Achievement
Grades K-12
Student
Privilege
Free
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🎁
School Dance
Grades 9-12
School
Event
Low Cost/DIY
🎉
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🎁
Emcee the Announcements
Grades 6-12
Student
Privilege
Free
🎉
👑
🎁
Music Fest
Grades 9-12
School
Event
Low Cost/DIY
🎉
👑
🎁
Silly School Leader
Grades 6-12
Student
Privilege
Free
🎉
👑
🎁
Brain Break
Grades K-12
Student
Privilege
Free
🎉
👑
🎁
Awards Show Afterparty
Grades 6-12
School
Event
Free
🎉
👑
🎁
Loudspeaker Shoutout
Grades K-12
Student
Privilege
Free
🎉
👑
🎁
Hallway High-Five
Grades K-12
Student
Privilege
Free
🎉
👑
🎁
Digital Escape Rooms
Grades 6-12
Class/House
Privilege
Deluxe
🎉
👑
🎁
Hat Pass
Grades 6-12
Student
Privilege
Free
🎉
👑
🎁
Create the Seating Chart
Grades 6-12
Student
Privilege
Free
🎉
👑
🎁
Anime Themed Party
Grades 6-12
School
Event
Low Cost/DIY
🎉
👑
🎁
Dress Up or Down Day
Grades 3-12
Student
Privilege
Free
🎉
👑
🎁
Operate Equipment.
Grades 9-12
Student
Privilege
Free
🎉
👑
🎁
Podcast
Grades 3-12
Student
Privilege
Free

All Reward Ideas for Middle School Students

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🎁
Social Media Reporter
Grades 3-12
Student
Privilege
Free
🎉
👑
🎁
Wristband
Grades K-12
Student
Tangible
Low Cost/DIY
🎉
👑
🎁
Dress Up or Down Day
Grades 3-12
Student
Privilege
Free
🎉
👑
🎁
Camp Read Away
Grades K-8
Class/House
Event
Free
🎉
👑
🎁
Silly School Leader
Grades 6-12
Student
Privilege
Free
🎉
👑
🎁
Morning Meeting Leader
Grades 3-8
Student
Privilege
Free
🎉
👑
🎁
Board Game Party
Grades 3-12
Class/House
Privilege
Low Cost/DIY
🎉
👑
🎁
Special Screening
Grades K-12
School
Privilege
Free
🎉
👑
🎁
Hallway High-Five
Grades K-12
Student
Privilege
Free
🎉
👑
🎁
Design the Bulletin Board
Grades K-12
Class/House
Privilege
Low Cost/DIY
🎉
👑
🎁
Toys
Grades K-8
Student
Tangible
Low Cost/DIY
🎉
👑
🎁
Principal for a Day
Grades K-8
Student
Privilege
Free
🎉
👑
🎁
Ice Cream Sundae Party
Grades K-12
Class/House
Event
Deluxe
🎉
👑
🎁
House Induction
Grades 6-12
Class/House
Event
Free
🎉
👑
🎁
Positive Note or Call Home
Grades K-12
Student
Privilege
Free
🎉
👑
🎁
Backpack
Grades K-12
Student
Tangible
Deluxe

All Student Reward & Incentive Ideas

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Teacher Q&A
Grades K-12
Class/House
Privilege
Free
💰
🎨
Principal for a Day
Grades K-8
Student
Privilege
Free
💰
🎨
Donate $1
Grades 3-12
Student
Privilege
Low Cost/DIY
💰
🎨
♟️Chess With the Principal
Grades 6-12
Student
Privilege
Low Cost/DIY
💰
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Inspiring Rewards - Orondo Middle School

Motivating positive student behavior starts with rewards and incentives that matter to kids.
By 
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September 6, 2018
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Outside of the booming farming city of Wenatchee, Washington, Orondo Elementary and Middle School has been pioneering innovative approaches to motivating their students and addressing student behavior.

We talked with Mark Shorb, the fifth grade reading, language arts and math teacher, about one of their awesome rewards used for the behavior points students earn.

We’ve heard about the legendary Soccer Game incentive for your students. What is it?

The soccer game is a fun way to reward students while building relationships with teachers. We have some very talented soccer players, so we decided to create an incentive in LiveSchool where students could use LiveSchool points to join the student roster. Only our 7th graders (our highest grade) were eligible and they could sign up during lunch. The game was after lunch, during recess.

Action photo from the student-faculty soccer game
Faculty vs. Student soccer game - a great way to build relationships, have fun, and incentivize good behavior!

It was 7 teachers versus 11 students, with two 6th grader referees.  It was a 15-minute game with no halftime.  The teachers won 1-0 :-). It was such a close game that we delayed the start of the period after lunch a few minutes for the teachers to recompose themselves.

That’s amazing. What else makes Orondo Middle School special?

We just received the Apple Ed Tech Grant.  We will be receiving enough iPads for each student at our school to use them in class and hopefully at home. We’re very excited about that. We’re a very small district with a committed administration and staff. Our small size and trust in each other allows us to implement far reaching and systemic changes without getting bogged down in bureaucratic channels that might hamper larger districts.

Why did you become a teacher?

I became a teacher because I love learning.  I wanted to see others, especially in underserved populations, develop a love of learning and become successful for themselves, their families, and their community.

Thanks for sharing this great reward with us, Mark! Have creative rewards at your school? We'd love to hear about them! Drop us a line on twitter @whyliveschool or let us know on Facebook @liveschool

Need help motivating middle school student students? Check out our guide to using student voice to create prizes for middle school students. 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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