Classroom teachers can teach real life scenarios by using a classroom economy as a way to teach personal financial literacy and manage behavior.
I wanted to share how I use (and have used for several years) a token economy in my classroom. I taught at different PBIS/PBS schools for 7 years, and a token economy is the perfect addition to what your school is already doing! I’ve used this system in 1st, 2nd, and 4th grades, and absolutely ... Read more
On the fence about using a classroom economy with your students? Check out the 7 benefits of this classroom management strategy!
When it comes to classroom management, some of the most common struggles I hear about from teachers are the lack of respect students have for their learning space, and a desire to maintain a more organized classroom. If you are struggling with these, I urge you to consider utilizing well-developed classroom jobs, and a classroom […]
Classroom Cash 10 bucks per 8 x 11 paper Black and white for easy printing onto colored paper. Denominations of 1, 5, 10, 20, 50 and 100. You may also like my other classroom money sets. You can check those out here: Classroom Money Thank you! Follow Me
When it comes to classroom management, some of the most common struggles I hear about from teachers are the lack of respect students have for their learning space, and a desire to maintain a more organized classroom. If you are struggling with these, I urge you to consider utilizing well-developed classroom jobs, and a classroom […]
This is a free printable classroom money template for classroom and homeschool use to help students learn to identify and count money. It includes dollar bills and coins.
When it comes to classroom management, some of the most common struggles I hear about from teachers are the lack of respect students have for their learning space, and a desire to maintain a more organized classroom. If you are struggling with these, I urge you to consider utilizing well-developed classroom jobs, and a classroom […]
Looking for an exciting classroom management system that will also help your students prepare for the REAL WORLD? This classroom cash economy system is what I've been using since I started teaching and it is a serious GAME-CHANGER! ZIP | 16 pages
When it comes to classroom management, some of the most common struggles I hear about from teachers are the lack of respect students have for their learning space, and a desire to maintain a more organized classroom. If you are struggling with these, I urge you to consider utilizing well-developed classroom jobs, and a classroom […]
Get a ton of great ideas for using play money in the classroom along with a FREE printable play money file. I love to print it in color (or on green paper) to help students with math activities using money. If you need some fun math center ideas for money skills, you need this!!
If you're looking for an effective and easy classroom behavior management system this blog post is for you. FREEBIE templates are included for teachers to get started with this simple classroom management plan.
Using classroom money can be highly motivating to students and help students practice important math skills. This blog post explains how I got started with classroom money.
A simple, super smart way to motivate your students to turn in their homework.
Have you ever read an educational book that recharges your batteries and reignites your excitement for teaching? I can honestly say that almost every professional book I’ve ever read (apart from the boring ones ;)) has that affect on me. I think that reading about new ideas, new strategies, and success stories is so important to keeping your teaching mind…
Item description This printable classroom money is so versatile. Not only can you use class cash as a classroom rewards system for good behavior, it can be used as number practice, math skills practice for addition and subtraction and much more. Each bill has a cute animal with both the numeral and number word in a clear, easy to read font. Laminate this resource to be able to use for many years as your go-to reward system! What included? Numbers from 1-20 Each number has a different animal and clearly written text Full color and B/W printing options are available.
Over 250 pages! This Classroom Economy Super Bundle is your one-stop-shop for getting started with a classroom economy to promote personal accountability and financial responsibility! Implementing a classroom economy is a fun and educational way to promote making good choices while teaching students about money management. Students earn money through a classroom job and bonuses by making good choices on a daily basis. Then students have opportunities throughout the year to buy things at a classroom store or at a classroom auction (which is a lot of fun)! It is amazing how much community cash can motivate students! Another bonus to implementing a classroom economy is that you can train and "hire" students to do much of the paperwork. I created positions for an Accountant, Banker, Landlord, Store Clerk and Police Officer in my classroom and the kids love it! This product is FULL of printable items you can use to implement an economy in your classroom! There are lots of options and ways to customize these resources to fit the needs and level of your students! There are blank spots on all resources that require a dollar amount so you can choose numbers that will best match your grade level. Please view the PREVIEW to see a description of all the resources and the options available in each section! This is an EDITABLE or FILLABLE version. To purchase the NON-EDITABLE version at a reduced price, click here: Classroom Economy: Super Bundle. Classroom Economy Super Bundle Contents Editable forms have an asterisk (*). Editable means you can add text to the pdf but you cannot change the text or graphics already on the page. Section 1: ACCOUNTING Accounting File Cover Bank Account Log Sheets Calculators Classroom Economy Terms Chart Section 2: MANAGEMENT Rental Records Rent Notices* Fines Records Tickets* Community Contracts* Bonus and Fines Charts* Section 3: STORE and AUCTION Community Cash ($1, $5, $10, $20, $50, $100) Reward Coupons* Gift Cards* Store Receipts Silent Auction Bid Sheets Section 4: CLASSROOM JOBS Paychecks Job Applications* Congratulations Letter* Time Cards Want Ads: Job Descriptions * Job Assignment Cards Community Job Assignment List* Section 5: BANK LOG GAME Directions for Game Playing Cards Game Sheets NOTES ABOUT CONTENTS: Tickets: There are two types of tickets: Behaviors and Character Traits. The first option lists the following behaviors: Dishonest, Disrespectful or Defiant, Hurting Others, Disrupting Learning Time, Misusing Materials, Missing or Late Work. The second ticket option lists the following character traits: Disrespectful, Irresponsible, Unsafe, and Uncaring. The community contracts for behavior are correlated to the 4 character traits: Respectful, Responsible, Safe, and Caring. 20 Reward Coupon Types: Lunch in the Classroom - Homework Pass - Tech Pass - Hats on! - So You Think You Dance? - Chair Ticket - Study Buddy - Lunch Bunch Class Free Time - Bean Bag Bonus - Show N; Tell - Game Time - Music Time - Spot Swap - Bubble! Bubble Pop! - Extra Recess - Work Where You Want - Trip Outside - Game On! - PJ Day and Blank Reward Coupons 4 Gift Card Types: Happy Birthday - Way to Go - Happy Holidays - Happy Valentine’s Day 35 Classroom Jobs: Banker, Accountant, Landlord, Police Officer, Supply Chief, Calendar Manager, Nutritionist, Mail Carrier, Electrician, DJ, Pencil Collector, Teacher’s Assistant, Substitute, Librarian, Table Director, Custodian, Seat Supervisor, Food Monitor, Security Guard, Computer Technician, Handy Helper, Shelf Organizer, Doorman, Clerk, Horticulturist, Secretary, Sanitation Specialist, Store Clerk, Veterinarian, Board Eraser, Recycle Officer, Girl’s Bathroom Monitor. Boy’s Bathroom Monitor, Chair Stacker, Equipment Manager, Blank Forms Want Ads: The Want Ads have a job description and job qualification for every job listed above in black and white and color. I have also included Blank Want Ads (pdf and PNGs) for you to be able to add your own job description and qualifications in Publisher or Power Point. PLEASE NOTE --> Once your payment is confirmed, usually within moments of submitting your order, you will have access to a PDF with a link that will lead you to my WeTransfer site to download the files. ©The Teaching Nook, 2018 Permission to copy for single classroom use only. Electronic distribution limited to single classroom use only.
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Have you ever wanted to set up a classroom economy system in your elementary classroom but felt overwhelmed by the thought of where to start? If so, you’re not alone. Setting up a classroom economy can seem daunting at first, but it doesn’t have to be! By following the simple steps outlined in this article, ... Read more
Hey y'all! Over the past couple of weeks I've had some questions from teachers about how I use Class Dojo in my classroom and utilizing my Class Dojo Super Pack. I had done a blog post back in February when I first ditched the clip chart, but I've changed a few things since then and didn't quite explain it all clearly the first time, so I'm back to try again! In the past, I've kept all my behavior charts and/or Class Dojo materials on the closet door at the back of my room. This year, I've moved it to one of the square bulletin boards at the front of my classroom. Here is my new bulletin board: This Class Dojo bulletin board houses pretty much all of our Class Dojo "stuff". In the bottom left corner, you'll see my Dojo Store. I chose 12 items (tangible rewards and experiences) that my kids will have to choose from at this time. I will change these out every few weeks - take some off and add some other rewards - there will most likely be some that will stay for at least 2 "cycles" in a row, if not more. The reward tickets were printed and are housed in regular sized library pockets. The library pocket covers fit just over top of the library pockets and I used some velcro dots to attach them to the library pocket, as well as put a staple on each side of the pocket cover so that it would lay flat. My plan for the tickets is for the kids to bring them to me when they want to purchase that item/experience so that I know what they are purchasing as well as take it off of their Dojo Credit Card balance. I will then put the tickets back in the pocket to be reused later (saving some copies!). Above my Dojo Store, I have my Class Dojo Leader of the Week. Each Friday when we are packing up, I will see which child had the most points during the week and they will get to be the Leader of the Week for the next week. I have printed out little Class Dojo monsters from Class Dojo's online resources - the Leader of the Week will get to choose one of these monsters and I will use a sharpie to write their name on this monster and add it to our bulletin board. The Leader of the Week also gets a Brag Tag and a certificate - if they are LOTW multiple times, they get a brag tag each time they are LOTW! Going up the right side of the bulletin board, as well as kind of taking over the top, is my Class Dojo point club. This is something new that I'm adding this year! Every couple weeks I will check on my kiddos' total points in the Class Dojo Reports and use printed mini Class Dojo monsters to show which club the kiddos belong in. For each level of the club, they will also receive a Brag Tag! 100-1000 point club certificates (printed on colored paper) and brag tags. Their Class Dojo credit card is a laminated card with their name on the front and their signature on the back - like a real credit card. I have them sign their cards before I laminate. Since it is laminated, that allows me to use a sharpie and a Mr. Clean eraser to write their balance and erase to change the balance as they add to or take from their balance. When I give my kiddos their credit cards, I explain to them that this is like a real credit card that their parents may have and that they have to be responsible to take very good care of their card. I explain to them that if they lose their card, they can't just "get" another one. There is a penalty for losing their card. I know this isn't quite how it works in the real world, but they have to learn some responsibility sometime! When I find credit cards laying on the floor in the classroom, I take them and hide them from the student until they come to me and ask for their card. When I give them their card back, I explain to them that it is very important to take care of their card and that there is a monetary penalty for losing their card and getting it back - I usually take 10-15 dojo dollars for returning credit cards. Call me mean - but I want them to treat their credit cards just like real money. I also only let them spend the money that they have loaded on their card - no racking up a big credit card bill! **Note - Clipart on credit cards IS NOT included on the set in my TPT store. You will have to download the clipart and add to the credit cards if you want the look I have above.** Q&A: When do your students cash out their Dojo points to add to their Dojo Credit Card? I have four tables in my classroom and I have assigned each table one day of the week that they are allowed to cash out their points. I allow them to cash out their points during morning arrival and morning work time and then again during lunch (we eat lunch in our classroom so this works for me). So, I should have around 6 students cashing out each day. When they cash out, I quickly add/subtract the points they have on their behavior graphing sheet, total them up, and use a sharpie to add this amount to the back of their credit card. This takes about 1 minute per student, so it really is not taking up much time during the day. If a student (or myself) is absent, I either use our extra day during the week, or let them cash out on a day other than their table's assigned day. When can your students purchase items from the Dojo Store? I let them purchase items/experiences any day of the week - but it has to be during morning work time or lunch time. I don't want this to be interrupting instruction, so I restrict it to these times of the day. If your kiddos stay in our room during dismissal in the afternoon, you could do this during that time while they wait for their bus or car. Why do you reset your students' points daily? This is something I have always done. Previously, when I had my 7-layered clip chart, my kiddos would start out each day on green. Once they had 3 positive points they would move up to blue, 6 points they would move to purple, and 10 pink. So, I would reset to 0 daily because of this. I also like the idea of a fresh start each day. I know that all my kiddos aren't going to be perfect and there are going to be some that are not going to have a great day once in a while. If they leave with negative points, I want them to come in the next day with a fresh start back at zero. Otherwise, they already feel defeated before stepping into my classroom and that is NOT how I want them to feel about school. Class Dojo is all about noticing the positive things that your kiddos are doing rather than just focusing on the negative, so I try my best to do that as well. If you reset your points daily, how do you check their totals for the 100-1000 Club and Leader of the Week? Class Dojo is super great for reports! First, click on the Reports page at the top of our Class Dojo screen. That will take you to this page. Then, you'll want to change the date to your desired date. For LOTW, I change it to that current week. For 100-1000 point club, I choose All Time. Then you'll want to go over to the student column on the lefthand side and use the drop-down box to choose Highest Combined. This will take into account both positive and negative points and will sort them from most points to least points. This way you can see who is the Leader of the Week each week and check the total points for each student for the 100-1000 point club. How do you get your parents and students to set up online accounts? You may (or may not) know that Class Dojo will send out weekly reports to your kiddos' parents each Friday to parents who have set up an online account. Fortunately for me, I am at a great school with lots of parental support. This year, I had every parent set up an account. Did all of them monitor the accounts on a regular basis? No, probably not. All but one of my kiddos had their own account as well. It was much easier to get the kiddos to set up an account because they want to be able to personalize their monster and that is the only way they can do it. I also encourage my parents to set up accounts and will pester email them until they do so - haha! They don't have to set up an account online, but it is very beneficial for them to be able to track their students during the day and get the weekly reports - in addition to seeing their child's daily graph that I send home in their COLLEGE notebook. Yes, I've had parents who monitor their child's behavior during the day and send me messages on Class Dojo messenger about what their child is doing and messages that I need to relay to their child to straighten up! What other questions do you have? Please ask them below and I'll add them to the blog post! How did you get the Class Dojo Monsters on all the items you have pictured above? The set you have on TPT doesn't have the monsters? The set I have listed on TPT includes editable parts. I had to remove the monsters from the set after I originally posted it because of copyright, so I made the set so that you can add the monsters if you wish. There is a set of pages in the pack on TPT that does not have the monsters and then there is an editable file that has space on the items to add pictures directly from the Class Dojo website. The link to these items is included. So, you have the option to add the monsters or not. Now, I'm giving away one of my Class Dojo Super Pack sets to one lucky reader! Complete the Rafflecopter below to enter! a Rafflecopter giveaway Be sure to check back on July 21st, August 1st, and August 5th! I've teamed up with Class Dojo to share some new features that they will be releasing on these three dates - they're going to be great!!
