tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2793056642033773919.post530945508040712969..comments2023-08-07T00:43:49.151-07:00Comments on Essentially Elementary: Points: A Tale of Bribery...or MotivationSusanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02654901427437545328noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2793056642033773919.post-50236966630707887562013-09-15T07:14:14.122-07:002013-09-15T07:14:14.122-07:00I am the first to admit that I am not above briber...I am the first to admit that I am not above bribery. I'll do whatever it takes! In fact, I still have to bribe myself as an adult to get out of bed some mornings. "If you get up now, you can stop at Starbucks before work!" See how that works! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15118204814132341267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2793056642033773919.post-91787437409723691032013-09-14T19:34:17.431-07:002013-09-14T19:34:17.431-07:00Oh, Friend,
You must know I am a fan of any teache...Oh, Friend,<br />You must know I am a fan of any teacher who believes in rewarding bravery! I love that you try to motivate kids to share their notebooks on the doc cam. Yay, YOU!<br />As for "bribery," life is full of lots of extrinsic rewards. As you said, you are establishing a culture of achievement. I work for rewards each day: Sometimes I think I only go to school because Starbucks is a few blocks away. And getting coffee means I have to continue the drive...<br /><br />:)<br />Kim<br /> <a href="http://joyin6th.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Finding JOY in 6th Grade</a><br />Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03596768050411395194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2793056642033773919.post-80633267473777743442013-09-14T15:50:16.061-07:002013-09-14T15:50:16.061-07:00Me attempting Zumba would crack you up too:). The...Me attempting Zumba would crack you up too:). They keep their table points in a plastic coupon envelope, in their table basket. I made them in money denominations (so hopefully we can work on counting back change throughout the year) and I just trade them a 20 for some "change.". When we switch up the seating chart at the quarter, then I will collect their points and give a big treat for the top table.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02654901427437545328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2793056642033773919.post-32117330302046768112013-09-14T15:23:31.501-07:002013-09-14T15:23:31.501-07:00Your opening paragraph cracked me up! :O) I haven&...Your opening paragraph cracked me up! :O) I haven't used table points this year, but after reading your post...I need to. I love giving points for being on time and on task. It motivates you to work harder when others are counting on you! Do you collect those point cards each day? Thanks for sharing and linking up Susan!<br />Joanne<br /><b><a href="http://headoverheelsforteaching.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Head Over Heels For Teaching</a></b>Joanne Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15054895417146708432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2793056642033773919.post-45121636988431118272013-09-14T11:16:58.654-07:002013-09-14T11:16:58.654-07:00I have done points for behaving before, but not fo...I have done points for behaving before, but not for grades. Maybe it just isn't that different.<br /><br />And Zumba...I can't say I enjoy it, but I keep going and keep moving. I have a "genetic mutation" (as my "little" brother puts it) in my lower back, and it makes Zumba challenging since I can't do the fast turns and twists. I just modify and watch in total amazement at some of the moves. Zumba is only 2x a week, the other 2x the workouts are the kind I love - exercises with weights, the ball, and bands.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02654901427437545328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2793056642033773919.post-13610085294329184812013-09-14T09:46:12.928-07:002013-09-14T09:46:12.928-07:00I have had classes that I have needed to "bri...I have had classes that I have needed to "bribe" to motivate...sometimes it just works that way. :) <br />How was Zumba? I've never done it before. Did you enjoy it?<br /><br /><a href="http://hunterteachingtales.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Hunter's Teaching Tales</a><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/hunterteachingtales" rel="nofollow">Find me on Facebook</a><br />Bethany Hunterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12304642220863454586noreply@blogger.com