17. Class Rewards That Don't Cost Money

You know what's better than giving kids rewards? Giving kids free rewards. Join 3rd grade teacher Stephanie Hedgpeth-Lopez, and 5th grade teacher Mariel Desrosier as we share our favorite cheap and free class rewards. This episode’s topics include:Free choice activitiesSilly group rewardsBuilding community through rewardsStudent acknowledgement (especially in cursive)Whole class rewardsBeing the special messengerWays to show student achievement We also get sidetracked about the best ways to clean up after children. Today’s classroom story is about a drive by bageling. ⏰ Want even more time-saving tips? Then check out Mariel’s YouTube Channel: The Time-Crunched Teacher.🍎 Do you have a classroom story you’d like us to feature in an upcoming episode? Send us an email at [email protected]. We also love hearing from you, so please send us your feedback or requests for future show topics. We read every email and comment, so thank you for taking the time to reach out to us. Note: We take pride in offering you an ad-free listening experience. If you'd like to support our mission of providing value over profits, please consider subscribing to our podcast and leaving a review. Thank you for joining a community of educators who have helped each other become recognized for their talent, professionalism, and passion!