Jackpot...A Behavior Rewards System

Behavior rewards.

I feel like I've tried 'em all.

I used to do pennies and had a store that students could "purchase" junk from.

Pro's:  students learned the coins and trading up through a real experience which made money a lot less abstract.

Con's:  it was a lot of extra work for me because I had to help count and trade up one-on-one for practically half the year before they really "got it".

Last summer I found this pin on pinterest and it pinspired me (I'm out of control, channeling Steve Jobs right now, putting a "p" in front of everything, someone stop me!) to create a new behavior system.  I needed something that was easier for me to incorporate, still exciting, and got the parents involved.

I used the idea I got from that pin to create "lottery" tickets.  On each page there were 2 pencil cards, 2 candy cards, 1 before school computer time, and 1 treasure chest.

I printed 10 pages, laminated them (laminating is very important) and then cut out each card.

To make the scratch off paint I mixed 1 part dish soap with 2 parts silver acrylic paint then painted over the picture.  For example 1 TBSP dish soap, 2 TBSP silver acrylic paint.  Then let dry.

Students use a coin to scratch off the silver paint that reveals their reward!  You can repaint each card and put it back into the rotation!

HW showing off the new shades she picked out of the treasure box this past Friday!

Did I mention that lottery tickets also make me the best teacher in all of the America's?  From sea to shining sea there is no one greater than me...according to twenty 6 year olds at least :).

To earn a Lottery ticket each week a student must have A behavior (which means they stayed on green all week), their parents have to initial or sign their planner each week, and they must submit completed homework by Friday.

I like this system because it holds all parties accountable.  For a student to get green/A behavior they have to follow class and school rules as well do their work, participate in class and do their homework.  I have to plan engaging lessons to help keep them on track, as well as keep up with their planners and homework so they can get their behavior rewards.  Parents have to sign or initial the planner which means they are keeping up with their child's behavior/checking notes from me and helping their child get the homework done.

If my lottery tickets work for you feel free to grab a free copy from my TpT store!