Treasure Box

Homework:
Grammar Minute 86
Read!!!!
Math is due Friday
4th Graders have a permission slip for the trip to BFA this Wednesday.

Treasure Box

At the beginning of every class, the students get a 4-5 minute break where they can visit the bathroom, get a drink, and chat with friends.  I set a timer and display it under the document camera.  Before the break, the students know what they should be doing once the timer runs out. 

When the timer runs out, a popsicle stick is chosen and if the child is doing what he or she is supposed to be doing, then he or she gets to visit the Treasure Box and choose an item.  The popsicle stick goes into a second container. If the student is not doing what he or she is supposed to be doing, then the popsicle stick goes to the second container and I choose another stick. Once all sticks have been transferred to the second container, I place them all back to the first and we start again.  

The items are simple, silly, $ Store items, but I believe everyone needs silliness in their lives. And I do appreciate the students being ready to learn when the timer expires.  Here is a picture of what I got on Saturday at the Dollar Tree.  34 items for 10$!!!!!