Power of Positive Rewards

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Currently, in my new role, I find myself farther away from instruction that I wanted.  Sure enough, I can interact with kids, and I can see teachers when needed.  However, the biggest adjust was to be so far away from instruction or dealing directly with students.


Moreover, since starting this jobs, I am in the process of implementing many new reward systems within the school.  I feel that in Early Childhood Education rewards are a critical part of children's success and their thinking. Noticing that there were not many rewards for students around the school I have to begin to create many platforms for positive behaviors.  One such program is the "Every 5" reading program.  This program rewards students for five books they read and pass on accelerated reader at or above their reading level.  This program is just beginning, but students are asking for more time to complete their books.

Additionally, we will start doing brag tags within the school.  Brags tags are given to students when they achieve or complete a task successfully.  I like this system because it allows for something concrete that students can show off to peers.  This falls write in with what is developmentally appropriate.

Most recent I hosted a poster contest.  I received over 30 projects with one student completing a power point.  Many students were in shock and aww at the quality of work students turned in and the number of students that turned in a project.  This was because I hardly get a chance to interact with students, but I try my best to remain as visible as possible.  A part of the contest was that winners would receive a free pizza lunch curiosity from me.  The pizza was just a small token of my appreciation for students working on projects for me. 

Some teachers have to know ask for my help in promoting their contest or events with students.  I would rather have them review or let me present to them the power of positive rewards.  Additionally, not every reward or positive reinforcement requires money.  I think a lot of the kids would still just enjoy lunch with Mr. L.  They certainty have gravitated toward my kinds words.