I use the Mona Bucks as well. I just walk up to a student that I catch doing
something good and give them one. I reward exceptional artwork (per
student's ability), cleaning the sink just because it needs it, cleaning up
another's mess, helping a classmate, whatever. I don't give them out every
day - sometimes I don't give them out for a couple of weeks. And I never
give them out just to give them out. I don't make sure I'm "fair" - not
everyone will necessarily get one. Some students may get several. I don't
give them out if the student is trying to be good just to get a Mona Buck.
When the students ask what they are for I tell them they are for doing the
right thing, and they may exchange them at the end of the 9 weeks for extra
credit points. I rarely get them back! They are a very simple and effective
way to tell students that they are doing something worthwhile.
~Michal
K-12 Kansas Art Teacher
http://www.geocities.com/theartkids
>> But I want to temper it with "mona bucks" or whatever.
>> (I guess I could do "Betty Bucks" but I've already
>> made the Mona's!)
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