PBIS Incentives for Distance Learning

Student gets another chance to redo an assignment.

Student gets a heads up on an upcoming assignment.

Student can opt to only complete the even or odd problems on an assignment.

Students remote and in-person can participate in an Art Party facilitated by Art Teacher or another staff member.

Student’s artwork is displayed in a designated, high traffic area for a selected period of time.

Student reviews assignments (homework, DMR, morning work, etc.) with the class.

Have your student(s) select the song(s) for your digital dance party!

The student gets to be the messenger for the teacher for the day/period.

Student selects what brain break activity the class will do.

This kit may include any inexpensive calming item(s). (e.g. stress ball, guided mediation poem, fidget spinner, mandala coloring page with color pencils, orbeez, slime, rubik cube, bubbles, sensory bag, etc.)

Student is able to change the format of one question from short answer to multiple choice (assignment, quiz or test).

Students get to change their virtual backgrounds on Zoom.

Simply click on the arrow next to Start Video and change your virtual background or add your own image. Students will be motivated to log in to see their classmates’ new backgrounds (Minecraft, lollipops, etc!)

Student chooses what story will be read to the class.

Choose a virtual field trip for the class to take.

Student chooses the virtual background the teacher will use during video conferencing with the class

Student gets to choose what dance the teacher has to do in a post.

Let the students choose from a few songs deemed appropriate and have a virtual class dance party.

The whole class can participate in a karaoke party. Great for in-session, hybrid, and virtual learning environments.

Student’s picture is posted for a week in the classroom. When virtual, this can be displayed on the Google Classroom header (or other LMS platform).

Student introduces lessons, awards points, passes out papers, etc. all day long. Referred to as Mr./Ms. Lastname.

Student learns how to cook a meal with a teacher and take it home to their family.

Student gets to wear cool shades/sunglasses of their choice during class. They could even invite the entire class and teacher to join.

A student can create the new class handshake for the month.

The teacher can create a gif with the student who is being rewarded. There are a ton of sites to make GIFs like gify.com.

The teacher can create a meme with the student who is being rewarded. You can create a meme in Google Draw.

Student chooses a teacher or administrator to receive a digital pie in the face.

This was our end-of-summer party. I ordered Mickey Mouse ears (Girls & Boys), gift bags, and treats (cotton candy, cracker jacks, ring pops, Mickey Mouse Goldfish crackers, etc.). I delivered them to my students. If you have too many to deliver, you could mail the ears only.

I Zoom shared the 12 most exciting Disney Virtual rides… along with the parade and fireworks at the end. We had a wonderful day at the park. I gave trivia information in between rides and shows. There is also a video taking you into the park and on the monorail.

Everything was purchased on Amazon. About $5 a child for ears/treats. $1.50 per child for ears only.

Student chooses what charity they want to donate a dollar to and gets a shout out on the PA.

Student chooses what charity they want to donate $5 to and get a shout out on the PA.

Students can enter into a monthly drawing/raffle to win a Door Dash lunch delivery.

In distance learning, this can be delivered to their home, instead of to them at the school.

The student picks the dress theme for the day (sports, pajamas, backward, crazy hair). The teacher uses the theme throughout the day as possible.

Allow the student to remove their lowest grade for a grading period, semester, or year.

Student has 20% taken off of the essay length.

Student gets the opportunity to do an extra credit assignment in a specific subject.

Student receives extra time to complete a selected assignment.

Student gets featured on the school’s Facebook/social media website.

School can buy bulk items: Movie Candy, Popcorn, $5 movies and put together baskets to reward those who earn/purchase them.

Students can introduce their pets, sing, dance, etc as a reward. Flipgrid requires a subscription but it is free. Students can comment using video responses.

Student gets one-on-one tutoring in a subject they struggle with.

Student plays a game with the school’s counselor/admin.

Hold a fun GoNoodle exercise class online to keep students moving.

Students can earn a treat bag of small trinkets, school supplies, and/or candy placed in their Friday pick-up folder at school.  For older kids, it could be freebie food coupons donated by local businesses. You could adjust to a home delivery for distance learning.

A graffiti wall in which kids virtually—speak back to feel empowered in a powerless situation. Students earn a signing opportunity on rotation for public expression.  This would motivate students to feel empowered against things they can’t control (like COVID-19), be a part of the community at large, and a comrade of others in uncertain times.

Display students’ names and accomplishments on a hall of fame wall. Can be a physical wall in the building or a virtual/online display.

Schedule a snack break with your teacher online!

Student only gets half the amount of homework, and may cash it in when they choose.

Student gets to introduce family pet to the class virtually (recorded or live video).

Student gets to refer to the teacher by her first name. Hey Sally, what’s for lunch?

Student picks a couple of friends and have a karaoke contest.

Send a laptop sticker to students with a personalized message. You can buy laptop stickers in bulk for as low as $5. Consider school branded laptop stickers.

If in distance learning, the sticker and message can be mailed to the student.

Create a spot on the school website to highlight students of the week, announce an award for them and highlight their achievement such as Perseverance, going the extra mile for assignments, catching up, keeping up, etc.

Host an online LEGO Building Challenge.

Printable LEGO Challenge Card Game for Kids

Allow the student(s) to choose a live animal cam feed to watch during a brain break. The teacher could choose just a site or offer a variety.

Teacher spends lunch and recess hanging out with the student.

Lunch delivered to the student by the Principal.

Students can enjoy lunch together with their group of friends. If virtual, the teacher can create the meeting space and share it with the group (i.e. Google Meet code).

Student get to eat their lunch with a teacher of their choice in their classroom.

Student can choose any adult in the school to eat lunch with.

School officer supplies lunch for student and eat together.

Student(s) get to enjoy a lunch with the Principal.

Student(s) get to enjoy a lunch with the Principal.

Choose an educational site (or a few for students to choose from at similar price points) and have your students redeem points for a membership to the site.

Miniature art set filled with mini watercolors, mini brush, crayons, and pencils – create a masterpiece on the go. Fits easily in your backpack!

Student gives morning or afternoon announcements.

Student purchases nap time for the whole class! Turn the lights off, put on some ocean sounds, and reminisce of Kindergarten days…

Student learns a new skill on the computer (website, e-mail account, Activinspire flipchart, etc.).

Student may use their No Homework Pass when they choose.

Have a quick chat one-on-one!

Read a book online to your students. Have them choose from an approved selection.

Read, Wonder, and Learn! Favorite Authors & Illustrators Share Resources for Learning Anywhere – Spring 2020

Host an online drawing class for your students!

Teacher shows student how to do oragami.

Padlet is an online platform that offers 3 free walls to subscribers. The Padlet Wall can be used to display artwork, show & tell, photos etc. Students can comment & view posts without creating accounts. www.padlet.com

Have students redeem points for each raffle entry. The winner of the raffle gets a digital gift card!

Student can use a pen or marker to write with all day.

Teachers can create personalized backgrounds for students based on the qualities they wish to recognize.

This is easy to do using Canva, a digital product/print creating platform that has a free upgrade for educators. Educators can use already created Zoom templates and individualize them to match the student.

Principal to make a positive call home to recognize a student’s success in PBIS.

Student(s) can redeem this rewards and get a fun, silly, or energetic photo (or video) with their friends that is shared by the teacher or school. This could even be shared via social media by the school, PBIS team, or teachers.

See example on Instagram

Find a few games to play online and let your student(s) choose which one to play!

Student says the Pledge of Allegiance on the intercom.

Student and teacher make a positive phone call home, positive note if adult couldn’t be reached.

Student(s) can share a positive quote of the day. Either upload a video of the student sharing the quote or the student can provide the quote as a graphic to be shared.

Students can enter into a raffle for an individual or small pizza and have it delivered to the student who wins the drawing. The drawing interval can be at what best fits the school (i.e. weekly, monthly, quarterly, etc.) The winner wins a pizza to be delivered to their home.

Principal or Assistant Principal shows off a special talent to the class (yo-yoing, singing, break dancing, drawing, cooking, etc.)

All the student to retake a test or quiz in the grading period, semester, or year.

Have your student choose which book to read and then share it with the class.

Student spends their independent reading time in another classroom, reading to younger students.

Student chooses a friend to spend recess with, in the classroom.

Student gets referred to as King/Queen (first name) for the day. Good morning, King Andrew!

Student may show the class a pre-viewed Youtube video.

The student is allowed to shadow the principal during an event like an assembly or awards presenation.

During recess or lunch, students can join their teacher to watch a short movie or video. Student may be able to invite a guest or family member of their choice. Be sure to get permission from family for viewing permission.

Students get their picture and a short positive message about them shared on the video morning announcement by the principal/admin.

Student receives a shout out on the public address system.

Student can give a shout out to a family member that has played a significant part in remote learning. Highlight them by sharing something special that they do to support them.

Student brings in an item to show and tell the class about. Set size limits!

Student gets to skip an in-class assignment of their choice.

Students can have their picture/photo/video (if allowed by a parent/guardian) shared as a social media shout out on the school’s social media account(s).

This would have to be verified by the teacher in order to have the student’s name/picture/video release.

Student gives spelling tests, with teacher supervision.

Participate in a Spirit Day activity, i.e.:  

Elementary:  Monday – Wear Pajamas, Tuesday – Crazy Hair, Wednesday – Crazy Socks, Thursday – Dress Like Your Teacher, Friday – Hat Day  

Secondary: Monday – Wear Pajamas, Tuesday – Wear School Colors, Wednesday – Crazy Socks, Thursday – College Gear, Friday – Hat Day Being on time for video lessons 

Students can challenge the teacher or other students with the spoon balancing challenge. Place the spoon on the bridge of your nose so that the handle is pointing down towards the floor and whoever can get the spoon to stay on their nose for the longest period of time wins!

In distance learning, this can be adjusted to be during a Zoom/Classroom video session.

Student’s work is shared to the class.

The superintendent recognizes the student in a video, social media, or board meeting.

Student may perform in the Talent Show.

Students use their earned behavior points to vote for teachers to be entered in a schoolwide lip sync contest assembly. Pairs of teachers perform against each other and students clap to determine the winner of each round.

Student gets to choose a teacher or admin that has to shave his beard.

Teacher shows off a special talent to the class (yo-yoing, singing, break dancing, drawing, cooking, etc.)

Allow the student to tell/share a school-appropriate joke during announcements!

Allow students add X test points for use on a future test of their choice.

The educator or even the students can decide on a Tik Tok dance and the students and teacher can all join (and when virtual) while completing the Tik Tok dance!

The student can choose a popular Tik Tok dance for their teacher to learn. The dance can be performed at the morning meeting or closing circle!

The student gets to pick the staff member’s Tie for the day. Ugly tie donations can come from students and/or staff.

Students earn different virtual tags for completed assignments, participating, or following their schoolwide expectations!

Zoom group (or another virtual hangout) where students are asked to find common household objects. First one to complete the find gets to decide what to look for next.

Student gets to choose a specific color for the day and it is then a designated day of the week is when everyone wears that color.

Student gets to write and/or illustrate a welcome greeting or another positive message for the class on the smartboard.

Student’s writing is displayed in a designated, high traffic area for a selected period of time.

Xbox Live points card.

The student gets to make a list of music they like that is school appropriate. Then a playlist is made of the music. This can be used on a work day, or during a free period or art class.

The student will be able to help the teacher with letting students in a meeting or if someone is raising their hand or help with the chat room if there are questions to the teacher.

Pick a Zoom filter for the teacher to use for the day, like bunny ears, pig nose, or pirate hat.