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rewards
By Ali

It bothers me when kids say, "What do we get if we do that?" I always say, "You can give yourself a big pat on the back for doing what is expected." Kids seem to think they need a reward for everything.

I work with a teacher
(she supports my classroom for a majority of the day), and she relies on treats and rewards way too much. The kids wonder why I never give them rewards or treats like she does. It bugs me! That's all she seems to have to rely on because she is so inconsistent with everything else.
I rarely reward my students with candy or rewards. Once in awhile we might go outside at the end of

the day if it's nice and has been a great day. Once in awhile we might take a few minutes to play a game. I think these kind of rewards are nice. It allows a change in routine too. Sometimes as a teacher I need these too!