How to use an ice cream party as a class reward system to increase classroom management during the last weeks of school.
The last week of school can be tough on classroom management. The weather is warmer, the schedule is crazy, and elementary students and teachers can only think of one thing- summer vacation. The management plan and reward system that has been effective all year may not be successful now.
Use the steps below to add an element of summer fun to the classroom by having the students earn an ice cream sundae party.
Set Up the Parameters
- Decide when the party will take place.
- Choose what types of behaviors will be rewarded.
- Develop a plan for how you will handle individual misbehavior.
Create the Materials
- Devote a classroom bulletin board to the ice cream party.
- Draw and cut out all of the parts of an ice cream party. You will need a napkin, a bowl, a spoon, some scoops of ice cream, individual toppings, a cup, and a drink.
- Display the individual parts of the party the class needs to earn around the outer edges of the bulletin board.
Explain the Plan to the Students
- Show the students the bulletin board and talk about what they can potentially have at the party.
- Give them specific examples of behaviors you will reward.
- Discuss what will happen if one student continues to disrupt the class.
Now all that’s left to do is put your plan into place and get ready to enjoy all the ice cream fun!
