Motivating Students with Longer Recess

FREE WAYS TO SAY "GREAT JOB!"

• Longer Recess - This is a great one because it doesn't have to involve extra time from you. If possible, reward a child by letting them stay outside and play until a later bell. For example, after my third graders come in, the fourth graders get to play about 10 more minutes. So, I can reward a student by letting them stay out until the "fourth grade bell." You may need to doublecheck with yard duty supervisors before doing this. Also, you probably won't want to use this one all the time. The kids do miss some instructional time and you are relying on the supervisors to help you out.

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  Read about more free rewards:

  • Lunch Bunch
  • Special Seats
  • Whole-Group Rewards
  • Read-In Party
  • Afternoon of Art and Music
  • Good Phone Call Home
  • Help in Another Class
  • Hand Stamp

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