Classroom Rewards

• A smile

• Going first

• Verbal praise

• Sit by friends 

• Teaching the class

• Helping the teacher

• Enjoy class outdoors 

• A field trip for the class

• Choosing a class activity 

• Walk with a teacher during lunch

• Eat lunch outdoors with the class

• Eat lunch with a teacher or principal

• Extra credit or class participation points

• Taking care of the class animal for a day

• Have lunch or breakfast in the classroom

• A photo recognition board in a prominent location in the school

• A note from the teacher to the student commending his or her achievement 

• A phone call, e-mail or letter sent home to parents or guardians commending a child’s accomplishment 

• Recognition of a child’s achievement on the school-wide morning announcements or school website 

• Ribbon, certificate in recognition of achievement or a sticker with an affirming message (e.g. “great job”)

• Take a trip to the treasure box (filled with: stickers, temporary tattoos, pencils, pens, highlighters, sidewalk chalk, notepads, erasers, bookmarks, etc.) 

DATED:          January 2012

UPDATED:      January 2014