Motivational+Ideas


 * Share accomplishments of individual students to the class. Make sure that all students have a "success" shared regularly.


 * Reward good behavior or "a job well done" with small prizes geared to the student grade level.
 * A prize for a kindergartner could be a small book. Many great prizes can be found in the dollar section at Target...even books!


 * Get the students involved by doing things that are academically fun as a whole or in groups.
 * Separate the class into groups and allow them to come up with their own math game during math time one day. The following days allow each groups game to be played for a portion of math time.


 * Teach using current topics or technology that is relevant to the student.
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 * Use a Barnes and Noble Nook to read the students a story. It is a great way to grab their attention.


 * Now and then allow students to choose what they would like to learn more about.
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 * If the students are learning about vertebrates let them choose whether to study monkeys or tigers more.


 * Put a greater emphasis on //learning// and //mastery// rather than grades.
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 * Most importantly, if you as a teacher are not excited about what you are teaching then the students are not going to be motivated to learn what you are teaching.

> > When the whole does not pull a card during specials, if their are special guests, or any special situation deemed by the teacher the students will earn a popcorn. When the class earns 10 popcorn's then the class will have earned a popcorn party. However, the class can also loose popcorn's for bad behavior as well. > Treasure Box: > Students can earn a trip to the treasure box for:
 * Reward student for a "job well done" on work or behavior with Preferred Activity Time:
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Reading a book
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Puzzles
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Craft Time
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Extra recess
 * <span style="color: #df20df; display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 21px; text-align: left;">Popcorn party for good behavior:
 * Doing homework and bringing it back all week
 * Bringing their agenda book back signed at the end of the week
 * Not pulling a card all week