Rewards+-+Free+or+Inexpensive

I got these from a library list serve:

100 Free or Inexpensive Rewards for Individual Students

Elementary Level

1. Assist the custodian 2. Assist with morning announcements over the PA system 3. Be a helper in another classroom 4. Be featured on a photo recognition board 5. Be recognized during announcements 6. Be the first one in the lunch line 7. Be the leader of a class game 8. Be the line leader or the caboose 9. Be the scout (Person who goes ahead of class to tell the special teacher they are on the way) 10. Be the teacher's helper for the day 11. Borrow the principal’s chair for the day 12. Buzz cut a design in an agreeable male’s head 13. Choose a book for the teacher to read aloud to the class 14. Choose any class job for the week 15. Choose music for the class to hear 16. Choose the game during physical education 17. Choose which homework problem the teacher will give the answer to for a freebie 18. Cut the principal’s tie off and have your picture featured on a bulletin board with the neck part of the tie as the frame. Keep the tip for a souvenir. 19. Dance to favorite music in the classroom 20. Design a class/school bulletin board 21. Design and make a bulletin board 22. Do half of an assignment 23. Draw on the chalkboard 24. Draw on a small white board at desk 25. Draw pictures on the chalkboard while the teacher reads to the class (illustrating the story being read) 26. Duct tape the principal to the wall during lunch or an assembly 27. Earn a free pass to a school event or game 28. Earn a gift certificate to the school store or book fair 29. Earn a pass to the zoo, aquarium, or museum 30. Earn a trophy, plaque, ribbon or certificate 31. Earn an item such as a Frisbee, hula hoop, jump rope, paddleball or sidewalk chalk, which promote physical activity 32. Earn extra computer time 33. Earn extra credit 34. Earn free tutoring time from the teacher (spelling secrets, math secrets, writing secrets) 35. Earn play money to be used for privileges 36. Earn points for good behavior to “buy” unique rewards (e.g. Autographed items with special meaning or lunch with the teacher) 37. Earn the privilege of emailing a parent at work telling of accomplishments 38. Eat lunch outdoors with the class 39. Eat lunch with a teacher or principal 40. Eat lunch with an invited adult (grandparent, aunt, uncle) 41. Eat with a friend in the classroom (with the teacher) 42. Enjoy a positive visit with the principal 43. Enjoy class outdoors for the whole class

44. Enter a drawing for donated prizes among students who meet certain grade standards 45. Get “free choice” time at the end of the day 46. Get a “no homework” pass 47. Get a drink from the cold water fountain (There is always one fountain that is better) 48. Get a flash cards set printed from a computer 49. Get a video store or movie theatre coupon 50. Get extra art time 51. Go on a walking field trip (earn privilege for whole class) 52. Go to the library to select a book to read 53. Have a drawing lesson 54. Have a free serving of milk 55. Have a teacher read a special book to the entire class 56. Have an extra recess 57. Have teacher share a special skill (e.g. Sing) 58. Have the teacher make a positive phone call home 59. Help in a lower level class 60. Keep a stuffed animal at desk 61. Learn how to do something special on the computer- like graphics or adding sound 62. Learn how to draw something that looks hard, but with help is easy 63. Listen to music while working 64. Listen with a headset to a book on audiotape 65. Make deliveries to the office 66. Name put on scrolling marquee with a specific message “Emily Jones says smile and eat your veggies.” 67. Operate the remote for a PowerPoint lesson 68. Pick a game at recess that everyone plays including the teacher 69. Play a computer game 70. Play a favorite game or puzzle 71. Read a book to the class 72. Read morning announcements 73. Read outdoors 74. Read to a younger class 75. Receive a “mystery pack” (gift-wrapped items such as a notepad, folder, puzzle, sports cards, etc.) 76. Receive a 5-minute chat break at the end of the class or at the end of the day 77. Receive a note of recognition from the teacher or principal 78. Receive a plant, seeds and a pot for growing 79. Receive art supplies, coloring books, glitter, bookmarks, rulers, stencils, stamps, pens, pencils, erasers and other school supplies 80. Receive verbal praise 81. Select a paper back book to take home to read from the teacher’s personal library 82. Sit at the teacher's desk for the day or a set amount of time 83. Sit next to the teacher during story time 84. Sit with a friend at lunch, assembly, etc. 85. Take a free homework pass 86. Take a trip to the treasure box (non-food items such as water bottles, stickers, key chains, temporary tattoos, yo-yo’s, bubbles, spider rings, charms and pencil toppers) 87. Take care of the class animal 88. Take class animal home for school vacation time 89. Take home a class game for a night 90. Teach the class a favorite game

91. Teach the class a math lesson 92. Use colored chalk 93. Use the teacher's chair 94. Walk with a teacher during lunch 95. Watch a video instead of recess 96. Work as the Principal apprentice for 20 minutes 97. Work in the lunchroom 98. Write with a marker for the day 99. Write with a special pen for the day 100. Write with a special pencil for the day