I teach 4th grade L/A and have started the year with WBT. I love it! So far I have used one page extra/less of homework, minutes of music, and a class game. I am thinking, however, that my kids are getting bored with these rewards because I have a really hard time getting the afternoon class on board with me. Evidently it's not enough motivation. I need rewards that won't take away too much class time, if at all.

Here are a few ideas that I have used in the past...

1. Bring a snack on Friday
2. Play smartboard games (subject related)I may have it planned but they think it a reward
3. I put a big envelope up with a question mark on it and they will each get one of what is in the envelope...(candy, or some sort of pass soda homework sit by friend)getting to the suprise is half the fun
4. Computer Lab time...I'll plan a webquest and tell them their reward will be the last 10 mins is free time
5. Outdoor classroom...We have an area where I teach from, but they love to be outdoors!
6. bragging rights...I'll go over the announcements in the AM and let announce that they beat me!
7. Bonus points
8. work quarterly toward getting a big day...if they get more than in a quarter than they might get a recess, computer lab hour, munch and read, etc.

Hi!
My fourth graders like being able to take their shoes off while in the classroom. They also like being able to do their work on the floor with a whiteboard as their laptop desk. Also, we have a picnic area at our school and we can use it for an outdoor lunch- we just take our regular lunches outside...no prep for me. Hope these help.

These are fantastic ideas and I can't wait to use them!! Thank you for your help!