Incentives are rewards like stickers, prizes or certificates used to encourage good behavior, focus, and participation in school. They work best for kindergarten through 5th grade students when used school-wide and in the classroom to promote positive behavior, attention, and willingness to learn. While incentives can be effective, they may also cause disruptions or become overbearing if overused.

1. What are Incentives and How do They Work? By: Chrissy Jones

2. What are Incentives… Rewards Benefits

3. How do you get one… Being focused

4. What’s another way to get one… Doing what is asked of you

5. What else can you do… Be polite

6. Is there more… Participation

7. What are good examples… Stickers Prizes Certificates

8. What are bad examples… Extra Work Letters Home

9. What are the benefits… Better Focus

10. Are there more benefits… Positive Behavior

11. Any other benefits… Manners

12. Really!…There are more benefits… Participation

13. What are the disadvantages… Disruptions

14. Are there more disadvantages… Becoming Overbearing

15. Are there any more disadvantage… Eagerness

16. What age group do they work best for… Kindergarten to Fifth grade OR Any level or age if there is willingness

17. What is the end result of using them… Well behaved class Willingness to learn Attention focused students

18. Where should they be used… School wide

19. Any where else…. Classroom Specialists

20. Summary of Incentives… What are they? Why do they work? When is the time? Where do you use them? How does it effect the children?