Behavior Bucks

Last year I started the "Behavior Bucks" program with the 4th grade.  Frankly, it was an attempt to grab their attention and focus on good behavior.  They would receive bucks when they demonstrated appropriate behavior and good lose bucks for outright inappropriate behavior.  Two times during the year I offered a Behavior Bucks store featuring items (mostly from the states) that they could buy with their money.  As you might expect, this year's fifth graders were really disappointed when I told them that Behavior Bucks was for 4th grade only.

But, the 2012-13 fourth graders were ecstatic!  We just had our final Behavior Bucks store last Thursday.  Since I went to the US in May, I asked them what they would like me to buy.  Boys:  Lego minifigures; Girls: One Direction (a new boy band, I think) items.  The Legos were easy to find because there was a giant lego store at Downtown Disney and since there are no Lego sales, it didn't matter where I bought them.  I was able to locate a few One Direction items at Claires, but, my goodness, they were quite expensive.  Supply and demand, I guess.  I ended up with a 5-pack of One Direction gel pens.

They were so excited for Thursday to arrive.  Each of them had from 18-30 behavior bucks; the person with the most had the opportunity to buy first and so on.  They could only buy one item, but after everyone had a chance, they were able to go through again.  

Here's some pictures of the kids with their purchases!  Next year they're in fifth grade and, unfortunately, the "buck stops here!"

 Laura showing off her One Direction gel pen.  It cost 14 behavior bucks!  Like I said, supply and demand.

 Mario--so excited to get a Series 10 mini-figure.  I don't let them open them at school,
 so I'll have to find out which one he got on Monday.

 Daniela--couldn't make up her mind so even though she had plenty of bucks she decided on M&M's

 Kenneth--yep, Series 10 mini-figure!

 Erika bought an ink pen that's shaped like a tube of paint.  They love novelty items.

 Mariela with her Disney princess key chain that is in the shape of Minnie Mouse.