Jan's Reading Room: Using Grade Bucks as Learning Incentives

Using Grade Bucks as Learning Incentives

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Using Grade Bucks is a good way to provide incentives for children to study, learn, and do well in school while also teaching them the benefits of "earning money" in order to purchase something they want.

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An A Buck is worth 25 points.	Step 1. Print the Grade Bucks on regular computer paper or paper stock (which is slightly heavier and more sturdy than computer paper).
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A B Buck is worth 15 points.	Step 2. Cut the grade bucks apart. You may want to print several sheets of grade bucks. Award an A Buck for getting an A, a B Buck for getting a B, and a C Buck for getting a C on homework, tests, and report cards.
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A C Buck is worth 5 points.	Step 3. As the student earns grades, hand out the grade bucks. By making the A Buck worth the most points, the B Buck next, and the C Buck the least number of points, you can provide a good incentive for your student to study and learn well, and achieve good grades.
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	Step 4. Use this Prize Redemption Sheet to create Prizes for the Grade Bucks, such as "One McDonald's Happy Meal = 100 points," or simply to keep track of when the bucks were awarded, such as "Parker got his first A on a math test! Good for you!" Download this free printable Redemption Sheet: Grade Bucks Prize Sheet (This PDF document opens in a new window for your convenience.) The printable is in PDF format. If you are unfamiliar with PDF files, then review this helpful tutorial: What is PDF and why do I need Adobe Reader? Go to Print Me Free to Get the Free Downloadable Grade Bucks: Free Printable Grade Bucks (offered by Moms Break and Print Me Free)
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	Step 5. You can also use this Word Document free printable template to personalize the values of each Grade Buck. This might be especially useful for children who have learning challenges. Open this document in Word to insert text as desired. By using this blank sheet, you can tailor prize values and/or rewards to suit the needs of the student. Download the free printable blank Prize Sheet: Blank Grade Bucks Prize Sheet (This word document opens in a new window for your convenience.)
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Grade Bucks graphics by Graphics Factory © copyright 2008, used by permission	For more school- or homeschool-related teaching tools, see below.
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	Whether you are planning a homeschool curriculum, or are working on in-class activities and need a teaching resource, these simple worksheets are perfect for pre-school, homeschool children, kindergarten, or 1st grade. Get this set of worksheets that covers numbers, in pictures, in numbers, and words, in one easy to download file. These worksheets help to teach the concept that a picture of three apples is the same as the word three or the number 3. Each worksheet has a lesson and a matching activity. For more about this set of worksheets, go to: Using Worksheets in the Classroom as a Learning Tool
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	If you enjoyed this teaching guide and the idea of using worksheets as a learning tool, then you can make your own, and create worksheets for any subject matter (that is suitable for reducing to simple detail). It is easy to use Microsoft Word to create simple worksheets for homeschool lessons or for daycare and after school settings, even if you are not familiar with working with Word! Get this illustrated tutorial to guide you through steps for using tools in Word to help you make a lesson worksheet template and then to create worksheets to accompany any subject matter. How to Make Easy Lesson Worksheets
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	You can also make your own flashcards for many other types of math and spelling lessons. Get a completely illustrated tutorial for making flashcards that print on postcards, card stock, or even plain computer paper. The instructions are easy enough for a computer novice to follow, and provide the perfect chance to turn making flashcards into another class lesson! For the illustrated tutorial (along with a set of flashcards for learning numbers 1-10, using the colorful beachballs you see here), go to: How to Make Flashcards
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	Are you pressed for time? You can now download three sets of flashcards for numbers 1-12 (four numbers per set). Get the links you need, plus teaching tips at: Using Flashcards to Teach Numbers
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	Every kid groans when the math lessons turn to fractions. Flashcards can take the drudgery out of the lesson, and can make learning fractions easier---for kids of all ages! Get a full set of free printable beginner's fractions flashcards as well as classroom lesson tips at: Learning Fractions: Flashcards for Simple Fractions
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