AWARDS ~ REWARDS   

      Students can earn play  money in order to earn awards and/or rewards  in the literacy room.

     They are paid money for coming to class on time, by reading to an adult each evening and bring back a signed slip that they have read,  retiring a book (either taking an Accelerated Reader test and passing it or being able to retell the story), and they can also earn money by knowing their sight words. 

     The concept of paying them money helps them with their math skills.  Each week they "cash-in" their smaller coins for larger one's or dollar bills.  When they are ready to purchase an item, they must count out the appropriate amount.  This helps them with math concepts such as money, counting by 5s, 10s, etc. 

• Ice cream social--During first semester students could earn various components of an ice cream sundae.  They had to earn the bowl, the spoon, the napkin, different flavors of ice cream, syrup and various toppings.  Each item cost a different amount of money.  They can earn an ice cream sundae for themselves and a friend.  
• During first quarter we held a Family Math Night, where parents and students could participate in the various components of the new Everyday Math the District adopted this fall.  Each class demonstrated a different concept and students and parents alike could participate.
• Movies--During second semester the students are working to earn a movie.   They have to purchase a movie ticket, popcorn and a soda for themselves and a friend.  Each item costs a different amount of money.

     Once a month students can receive a free book from the Literacy Room for their birthday.  Students are given a slip at the beginning of each month and they can come to the Literacy Room either before or after school and pick out the book they want.