It's Saturday! Let's get each other and our students motivated! What tip, trick, lesson, or idea have you used or plan to use in your classroom that motivates your students?
Do you ever have some students that aren't motivated to complete their homework or turn it in on time?
Me too! It seems likes you get at least one every year right?
Well, I added a whole class incentive several years ago to give some of those students a little "peer pressure" to complete their homework.
This idea is simple and easy to keep track of (my favorite):
Every day EVERYONE completes their homework, they earn a letter (spells HOMEWORK).
If they spell the word HOMEWORK, the entire class has no homework the following week!
Sounds like an awesome incentive right? It's pretty hard-I've actually only had to award this a few times in all the years I've been offering this coveted prize!
Why? If even ONE student forgets their homework or doesn't complete it, all the letters come down and they have to start all over again. :(
*I don't accept late homework for the incentive.
There's only 8 letters, so I tell my students if they all encourage each other they can have no homework after every two weeks!
*Don't panic if you HAVE to assign homework or if you have a class that always completes their homework. As I mentioned earlier, it's difficult to attain this goal for most classes, but you could offer an extra recess or computer time instead. This motivational tool is to persuade those reluctant homework finishers to get on the ball or for classrooms that need a little spark.
Make this a class job-have a student hang up or take down letters. I have mine at the front of the room so it's a great visual and reminder.
I sometimes offer an extra letter if everyone brings back important forms or returns their report cards the next day.
We also talk about how we should act if someone causes the letters to come down. How can we help that student? They come up with great ideas and it motivates the student to try harder.
This might be great to introduce when you get back in January to start the year out right!
Would you like a copy of my Homework Pennant? I'd love to share it with you! Just leave a comment with your email (if you're not a blogger) and I'll send it to you this weekend!
I hope you had a wonderful week! Please link up any lessons, ideas, tips, tricks, incentives, ANYTHING you do get your students motivated or excited!
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Ahhh....peer pressure to complete homework can be a beautiful thing! Late work has really been a problem in my classroom this year. I have one student who doesn't do his homework at least three times a week (and I don't even assign much!). This may be the trick to solve that problem. Thanks for sharing it!
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Jennifer
Mrs. Laffin's Laughings
Love positive peer pressure! This is how I get most of my kiddos to sign their assignment books. If all the kids at their table sign they get a point, at the end of the month the table with the most points gets a prize. This is a great idea to help them get their homework in, thanks!
ReplyDeleteThis is a great idea! As I was reading, I thought I could do this in January per class... then you mentioned it! LOVE IT!!
ReplyDeleteTHANKS! This could shake things up for my kiddos!
Elizabeth
Hodges Herald
I love this idea. I've done something similar in the pass, offering a root beer float party for 100% homework completion. You are right; it rarely happens. I would love to use the pennant as a visual reminder. Kbronco@lsusd.net Thank you.
ReplyDeleteI love this idea. I've done something similar in the pass, offering a root beer float party for 100% homework completion. You are right; it rarely happens. I would love to use the pennant as a visual reminder. Kbronco@lsusd.net Thank you.
ReplyDeleteThis is a great idea. I'm going to try it after the holiday break. Thanks for sharing!!!
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I L-O-V-E this idea! I am having so much trouble with kiddos doing their homework this year! It's twice as hard with two classes! I can't wait to start this! I know my teammate will be on board with this! I finally joined the party today! So excited!!
ReplyDeleteJoanne, that's a great idea (and super adorable too!). I always have 1 or 2 kids who don't finish their classwork as homework, so this might just "pressure" them to get-it-done!! Thanks for the idea and freebie! allisonmeyer099@gmail.com
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Teaching Powered by Caffeine
I love this idea! With my three ELA classes, I could really see them competing with each homeroom too! Thanks for sharing, as always. :)
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Fourth Grade Flipper
I would love to have a copy, great idea!
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What a wonderful idea!! I have been looking for a new incentive for homework. I even like the idea of having my two classes compete. I would love to have a copy!! sundaisy219@yahoo.com. Thanks for sharing!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a super idea. I tried doing table/row contests where the entire group got a sticker on a themed picture ( apple/August, Pumpkin/October, Ornament/December, etc... ) But they wound up getting upset with the one who kept them from getting 100%. I'd like to try it whole group and see if that works better. Many of my students do not do homework. I teach 4 sections of math, so may have them race each other. I'd love to have a copy. plrscott@aol.com. I also love the way your place value chart looks. Mine is way too busy. I like it simple. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! Most of my students turn in their homework everyday, on time but I do have a couple that just don't seem to think it is that important to finish homework. Maybe this would be a great incentive and really work for them. Thanks for sharing!
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I don't believe I've had 100% of homework turned in this year! That's really sad. :( I'm willing to give this a try. It sounds fun and motivating. I'm sure you know my email but just in case...ASwindle@cfl.rr.com Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI love the incentive idea, plus that pennant is adorable!
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My Teacher Friend
Sorry so late with my comment. Just sat down to enjoy my emails. I would love a copy of your HOMEWORK pennant if you are still able and willing! I think it's a great idea!!
ReplyDeleteJane at jneel@fwps.org Thanks Bunches!
Sorry so late with my comment. Just sat down to enjoy my emails. I would love a copy of your HOMEWORK pennant if you are still able and willing! I think it's a great idea!!
ReplyDeleteJane at jneel@fwps.org Thanks Bunches!
I love this idea! I cannot wait to try it! I am hoping that this will help all of my students finish their homework. I have had a lot of problems with homework this year.
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ReplyDeleteI love your homework pennant idea. Would you please send a copy to me? I would love to star using this after the break. I believe this will motivated my class. Thanks for sharing. slld@verizon.net
I just came upon this. I hope it is still available. This may be the trick to getting homework completed in my classroom!! Please forward me a copy. Thanks! teacherheidig@gmail.com
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jdkrogman@gmail.com
PS Thanks sooo much for the freebie ♥
How did I miss this post?!? I LOVE this idea! Can you still send me a copy? samantha.r.hulsman@gmail.com
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What an amazing idea! I've been doing an individual incentive...any student who turns in all their homework for the week receives a homework pass. But this.....this blows me away!
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Surviving Sixth Grade
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I'd love a copy if possible! anisakhandwalla@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteThis is a GREAT idea! :)
Anisa at Creative Undertakings
This is a wonderful idea! Would you be willing to share your pennants? I just can't possibly make one more thing! I was also admiring your place value signs. I'd love a copy of those if you're willing to share! Thanks!
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This is just the kind of thing I'd love to try with my kiddos! Thanks so much for sharing :)
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Moving classrooms and grade levels and this looks awesome!! I would love the Homework Pennant and I also love the place value chart above too. If you have a copy of that I would love it too. I am going with a polka dot emphasis for the new class. :) Thank you!!!
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I absolutely LOVE this idea!! I would love your Homework Pennant!! Thank you!
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I would love a copy of your pennant. Fabulous idea! I also love the place value chart above your whiteboard. Can you share where you got it? Thank you.
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Great idea!! I would love a copy so I can try this next year:)
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Looking for ideas for my first ever class starting in August and this looks fab, I would love a copy of this to have as an incentive from the start! Thanks!
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Great idea! Love your site. Please send the HW banner to shelley.cooper@sumnerschools.org. Thank you!!!
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Another great idea Joanne! Could I please have a copy?
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ReplyDeleteI totally love this! I have tried several incentives to get my 5th graders to turn in their homework with no avail-so frustrating! I think your idea is fabulous and I especially like how you discuss with your class how they will react when someone doesn't turn in their work. If your offer is still available, I would very much appreciate it! My email is blacka@carbonschools.org. Thank you so much!
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I love the pennant idea! Sometimes a little bit of peer pressure is effective :). If the banner is still avilble, I would also appreciate it. Thanks! 2kizers@gmail.com
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I love your pennant! Please send me a copy at angiespragg@yahoo.com. Also your place value math board is awesome! Did you make that awesome well?
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DeleteI love this idea!! I would love a copy of your homework pennant. I am so excited to use this in my classroom...I have such a hard time motivating students to complete homework!
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Thanks!! -Jen
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ReplyDeleteI love this idea! I will be teaching 5th grade for the first time!! Thanks for sharing!
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Mbachman321@gmail.com
I would love a copy! Hoping to motivate my students with their homework this year! :)
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I would love a copy!! Great idea to promote team work and encouragement!! Thank you!! ~Patrice
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ReplyDeleteI would love to have a copy of this!! Just moved to a new school and do not want us taking away recess for no homework so this could be a great alternative for positive reinforcement!! Monimoni1.mm@gmail.com
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ReplyDeleteI would love to have a copy of the homework pennant banner. Great way to motivate the students and create some peer accountability.
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