motivational+ideas



OH CAPTAIN..... MY CAPTAIN.....

"Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Willing is not enough; we must do."  -Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

"You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose. You're on your own. And you know what you know. And YOU are the one who'll decide where to go..."  - Dr. Seuss

In the classroom I have seen several different ways to motivate students to get work done and to act appropriately in the classroom. Some examples are:

1. classroom checkbook- The students have a fake check book and can receive money for good acts, turning in assignments, and getting work done. Now if they misbehave the teacher is allowed to take money away. At the end of each month they are aloud to spend the money at the class store for different things like candy, soda, and time on the computers. 2. LOTS and LOTS of encouragement 3. Prizes during guided practice over material.

Here is an article I found about how to motivate your students: http://www.soyouwanttoteach.com/six-steps-to-motivating/

Fun Activities:
Fun water foot print activity: http://www.teachablemoment.org/elementary/waterfootprint.html






 * Give frequent, early, positive feedback that supports students' beliefs that they can do well.
 * Ensure opportunities for students' success by assigning tasks that are neither too easy nor too difficult.
 * Help students find personal meaning and value in the material.
 * Create an atmosphere that is open and positive.
 * Help students feel that they are valued members of a learning community.
 * Set high, but achievable goals for your students
 * Tell them how they can succeed
 * Avoid intense competition between students
 * Be enthusiastic about the students work
 * De-emphasize grades and just teach
 * don't give into the students
 * Make class fun and enjoyable
 * Let the students know you care about them
 * Greet the students in the morning
 * Have multiple fun games in class but keep them educational
 * Intrinsic rewarding
 * Provide choices for students