In the last week or so, my students have been OFF.THE.WALLS! I’m not really sure what is going on, but I needed reinforcements, and FAST! My favorite strategy for these random WILD times throughout the year is a sticker challenge! Specifically, an April Sticker Challenge!
What is a sticker challenge?
A sticker challenge is used whenever I notice my students have gotten a bit off-track in our behavior expectations, and need some added reinforcement.
How does a sticker challenge work?
Step 1: Give each student a “recording sheet” (I like to use a different theme for each month to keep it fresh and exciting).
The April Sticker Challenge boards offers two different themes: a butterfly and an egg.
Step 2: Pass out stickers
Yep. It’s really that easy.
Maybe your students aren’t phased by the patterns of the moon. Lucky you. I’ve got a few other ways you can use a sticker challenge.
5 Ways to Use a Sticker Challenge:
- Reinforce Positive Behavior – raising hands, working quietly, being kind, following directions, etc…
- Homework
- Reading – book completion and/or a certain percentage correct on an AR test
- Fact Fluency Drills – a certain percentage correct and/or completion
- Student-Specific Goals – behavior and/or academic
I printed mine 2/page and copied them onto colored paper. Nothing fancy, just a pop of color.
What happens once a student completes the sticker challenge?
Have your class decide on a reward ahead of time. For my students, it was a “free” trip to the treasure box (which normally costs them 25 Copeland Cash during our Friday Class Store).
Reward Ideas:
- Shoes Off
- Candy/Gum
- Free Time
- Extra Recess
- “Free App” Time
- Special Snack/Treat
- Sit By a Friend
- Choose Your Class Job
Sticker Challenges All Access
If you’re loving sticker challenges, and want more, I’ve got you covered. The Ultimate Bundle of Sticker Challenges is a never-ending growing bundle.
Any and all future sticker challenges will be added. As I create additional sticker challenges, they will be added to this bundle.
Here’s a sample of the sticker challenges in the ultimate bundle:
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