Whole Class Friday Reward

Friday Rewards:

  1. Star System:
    1. Each class period starts with 3 stars on the board. For a total of 15 for the week. 
    1. After a prompt, the teacher will start to erase a star for each time the same prompt was repeated. * (see below) The Teacher will add back a star each time a student is caught following the rules and making a good choice. 
    1. At the end of the class, count the remaining stars and mark them down and tally the earned stars for the week.
  1. If the class has saved at least 11 out of 15 stars, they earn a reward for Friday I and E.
  2. Types of Rewards:
  3. Class Reward:
    1. For a class that earns at least 8 out of 12 stars from Monday to Thursday, they can choose to work outside on Friday or enjoy another activity during Friday’s class.
  4. Pod Reward: 
  1. If every class in a pod earns the reward, the entire pod gets a reward.
  2. Students who missed out in one or more classes can complete their missing work for the year then participate. If the entire pod is behind, the reward will be withheld.

3. Additional Example Rewards:

  1. Go outside for I & E,
  2. Watch a movie
  3. STEM project
  4. Brain teaser activities
  5. Class challenge activity
  6. A class game of their choice.
  7. Extra free time.




Bonus Point / Earn Back Points System for SEL/Behavior Skills:

  1. Skill Focus:
    • Choose one SEL (Social-Emotional Learning) or behavior skill that you want your students to focus on for the week.
  2. Modeling the Skill:
    • At the beginning of the week, demonstrate the chosen skill to the class.
  3. Earning Points:
    • Throughout the week, observe and catch students using the targeted skill in class.
    • Each time you notice a student effectively demonstrating the skill, award them a bonus point.
  4. Reward Threshold:
    • Since bonus points are awarded, you can increase the number of stars required to earn the Friday reward.
    • Make sure to actively observe and recognize students applying the skill in order to award points.

Reminder: Consistent and active observation is key to this system’s success.

 *Especially the first couple of weeks you can focus on one SEL (Social-Emotional Learning) or behavior skill for your prompt, Quiet voices, listening, starting work….., then make it harder, by including 2 or more skills. 

Feel free to adjust the specifics based on your needs!

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