1. Sit in the teacher's chair: Who doesn't love a swivel chair??
2. Chew Gum in Class: With the expectation they will not pop it!
3. Sit with a friend during class: I am a big believer in assigned seating, so this is a special treat!
4. No Homework: Who doesn't need a night off?
5. Take a Quiz with a Friend: Both students must submit a paper or Google Form, but they are allowed to collaborate during the quiz. Usually I send them to the library to take it.
6. 10 minutes of Free Time: I usually let them cash this one in on quiz and test days. They can get on the computer, draw, sleep, read, etc.
7. Pick candy from the bucket: I have a wide variety of candy for them to choose from: from lollipops to movie boxes of candy.
8. Ice Cream at Lunch: If they win this one, I tape the money needed, .75, to the back of the ticket. They love it!
9. Cookie at Lunch: I do the same thing with this one, tape the money to the back of the card.
10. Library Time: I let them cash this in when we are doing individual work, or if they get done early.
11. My Signature: This is a random one! You have to sell it BIG time, make a huge deal of it, sign it in front of them. It is always funny!
12. 5 Pencils: Because you know how they disappear into thin air and no one seems to have one. Ever.
13. First in the Lunch Line: I have no idea why the students always fight over the front of the line. It's not like the food is going to go anywhere, but what do I know? Lining up for lunch is like the start of the Hunger Games.
14. Class DJ for the Day: I play music while to students are writing for our bell ringer. They always want to select a song! If a student wins this prize, they get to select the songs for the day. They must give you the list ahead of time so you can make sure it's appropriate.
15. One Free Test Answer: They can cash this in with you at any time you're taking a test.
16. One Free Question During a Test: This is different then the answer. They can ask you ONE question to help them figure out the answer.
17. Complete Class Assignment with a Friend: Always a favorite! They both must complete the assignment, but they can collaborate on it.
18. Get into the School Dance for Free: Most administration will not have a problem with you doing this, just make sure you clear it with them ahead of time. Same for the next item...
16. Get into a Sporting Event for Free
17. +5 points EC: I let them attach this to any assignment or test.
18. +10 points EC: Again, they can use this on whatever they feel they need to.
19. Free 100 on an assignment: They still have to complete the assignment, but they automatically get a 100.
20. Wear a hat for a day: You may only be allowed to do this in your classroom, and not the whole school.
21. 3 Extra Hall Passes: I give every student 3 hall passes every quarter. For someone who forgets stuff in their locker a lot, this is like gold to them!
22. Listen to music while working: Ever since we got the Chrome Book Cart, this is all the students want to do. Maybe I'm old, but I just don't like them listening to their headphones when they are supposed to be working or reading. This is a big prize all students are excited to win.
23. Computer Helper: This student gets to stand at my computer and run my Prezi or Presentation.
24. Ask the Teacher Anything: They get one personal question. I tell them on the front side that it can not be mean or inappropriate. A lot of times it's, "Where did you meet your husband?" and questions like that.
25. Decorate my White Board: Students love to draw on the white board, and since I don't allow that on an everyday basis, they like this prize.
26. 5 Minutes of Funny Videos: They can take the last five minutes of class and watch funny Vine or AFV videos.
27. Leave Class 5 Minutes Early: Who doesn't like the extra time to get to their locker and go to the cold water fountain?!
28. Eat Lunch Outside with a Friend: Obviously this is a spring and early Fall prize. Make sure to designate a spot where an adult can see them.
29. Teacher Assistant for the Day: They will pass out papers, erase the board, run errands, etc....
30. Sheet of Bubble Popping: I get a lot of these in my stuff from Amazon. I set the expectation they will not pop it in my class or other classes.
31. 5 Minutes of Drawing Time: I give them a mini white board if they want, or white paper.
32. 5 Pencil Cap Erasers: They are always asking me for this!
33. Take a Selfie with the Teacher: Because that is always fun
34. Take a Groupie with the Class: I let them do this the last five minutes and EVERYONE has to been in the picture.
35. Show the Class Your Favorite Cat Video: Because everyone has at least one.
36. 5 Extra Minutes at Lunch: Make sure your clear this with the class that comes in after you.
37. Wear the Class Crown for a Day: Get one at the dollar store or Burger King. To make it extra fun, have everyone address them as Your Highness!
38. A Forever High Five: Trace your hand on a paper plate and attach a Popsicle stick as a handle. The student who wins this can high five the plate whenever they feel they need one!
39. 10 Minutes of Computer Time: Most of the time they want to play Cool Math Games or get on YouTube.
40. Can of Spam: Always funny. Set the expectation they have to open it at home.
41. Dust Bunny From my Room: I find a dust bunny, put it in a baggie, and give it away. You have to play it up, make a big deal of it, let the winner name the bunny, etc. Everyone always laughs and has a good time with this one!
42. Mini Bottle of Mustard: Because who doesn't need that?! Set the expectation they open it at home.
43. The Principals Signature: Again, play it up! Make it the biggest deal ever!
44. Can of Corn: Always funny!
45. 5 tickets: To use for the next drawing.
You can write these on your own cards, or if you want a set to start using ASAP, download here.
Let me know if you have any questions about how I do tickets and prizes in my classroom!
Happy Teaching,
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