Thread: Not even for a sticker?

They don't like STICKERS? Even my 12th graders liked stickers! I used to put them on thier papers, and they'd ask me not to press them down so hard so they could peel them off and put them on other stuff. :lol:

I've had two classes of 6th graders in my career. One about five years ago, and one this year. The first group was just a little shorter and more eager to learn than my 7th & 8th graders, but there wasn't much difference.

This year? Whoo-weee!! What a crew! They have whined, tattled, poked, prodded, talked, goofed off. . .

AARGH!!!

I have 2 7th grade classes this year and I'm using stickers as an
individual incentive. I have "star charts". At the end of each session
with me, whether it be 45 min. or 90 min. they get a star. If they can get
5 stars by friday they get a reward. I will have them place their stars on
the chart.

I also have a whole class rewards system.

I have a fishbowl for each class and marbles. After every period they have the opportunity to earn a marble, as a class. When the bowl is full
the class gets a reward. (A trip, a party, whatever will work for your
kids.)

Sometimes I walk around with stickers during group work. The groups that are working well get stickers the ones that aren't don't.

Originally Posted by TAC

I was not prepared for how different classes can be, I thought 6th grade was 6th grade and they would all be about the same….wrong! The class I taught last year was sooooo different they were motivated, talkative, smart, and a little funny. This years kids are very reserved, they don’t even seam to like stickers (what kind of kids don't like stickers? LOL)!

Tricia
– TAC -

Maybe you should have offered them a Klondike Bar. Because...hey...what would YOU do for a Klondike Bar?!

If I could, I would offer them the moon and stars!

TAC

Maybe you could offer them moon and star stickers!

:lol:

Patricia

I do have star stickers!! LOL

I have found however that my high schoolers' will perform for a sticker.....but they lie better than the jr. High kids....the new rule is no erase marks after we start grading! :wink:


What other profession gets to have so much fun?

I love my job,

TAC