Spark Student Motivation: Medals

LET'S GET EACH OTHER MOTIVATED!!! IT'S SATURDAY!!!

I got this idea originally from the adorable Lana from 4 The Love of Teaching. These "Gold" medals are used to motivate students to do well on tests. I use them about once a month-sometimes it's student initiated. I've used them for A's and B's, growth, getting a preselected problem on a test correct (like #4), beating their highest score, etc. I like to keep them guessing! I also use them for different subjects to give everyone a chance to shine with their strength!

I have a class set so they know they all have the opportunity to earn a medal and wear it for the day! They hang on my wall waiting to be worn by these hard working students! Other teachers and students ask them about it and they are so proud to tell them!

This beauty asked me to take a picture and send it to her mom while she was at work-her mama was so proud and this student loved her mom's response!

 I purchased these last summer in the dollar section at Target, they're plastic and open up to customize your award. I'm sure they'll have them again-be on the look out!

Link up any idea that motivates you or your students-if it motivates you, it motivates them! No idea is too small or too big! :O) (Incentives, units of study, a lesson, a book, ANYTHING).

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Thanks for linking up! I hope to see you again next week!