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Friday, October 12, 2012

Reinforcements

*Rewards are often central to effective school interventions. As possible incentives that students can earn for appropriate school performance or conduct, these reinforcers (or 'rewards') often serve as the motivational 'engine' that drives successful interventions. Reward systems are usually most powerful when a student can select from a range of reward choices ('reward menu').  Some children (e.g., those with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) may lose interest in specific reward choices more quickly than do their typical peers. Teachers will want to regularly update and refresh reward menus for such children to ensure these reinforcers retain their power to positively shape those students' behaviors.

Check out the following reinforcer idea lists for some great ideas to let children choose from.  Let your students look over a list and mark all that they are interested in earning.   Tell them that you will look at the ones they marked and choose some that you are able and willing to allow for their incentives.  I've also included some reward lists for adults, as kids aren't the only ones who like reinforcement. If your building is using PBS, the adult lists are a great way to motivate staff!

Behavior coupons, see below to print

*List 2- grouped by motivational area
List 3- elementary
List 4- elementary
List 5- elementary-middle school
List 6- middle-high school
List 7- secondary
List 8- secondary
List 9- secondary
List 10- group rewards
List 11- group rewards 2
List 12- adults/staff




Behavior Tickets
Behavior Bracelets
Behavior Badges-Bees
Behavior Bucks-Checks
Behavior Bucks-Primary
Behavior Bucks-Stars
Behavior Chart-Prizes
Behavior Incentive System-Bugs
Punch Card-Frogs
Punch Cards
Punch Card-Rocket


*taken from Intervention Central







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