Gem Jars

One method of classroom management I have seen implemented and would definitely use in my career are "Gem Jars." This is a way of having the class work together to fill the Gem Jar for a reward at the end of the month (or how ever long you want). I personally have seen where they get a month to fill the gem jar, and if they fill it then they receive the reward. They get to choose the reward, for example extra recess, watch a movie, teacher eats lunch with them etc.

How they fill the jar is completely up to the teacher, you can chose how they fill it. The teacher may have it go along with the classroom rules, or with a theme they are focusing on that month etc.

One thing that is important to note that I have it set up where students DO NOT lose gems once they have earned them! They have them for good, but if they are not behaving they run the risk of not receiving gems, therefore may not fill the jar in time to get the reward. If that is the case that they can not fill the Gem Jar I would use that  as a teachable moment to discuss with the class why they were unable to and make some goals for next time!

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