6142.101 Appendix 3

   Ideas for Alternatives to Using Food as a Reward

Elementary Schools

-  Make deliveries to office

-  Teach class

-  Sit by friends

-  Eat lunch with Teacher or Principal

-  Eat lunch outdoors with class

-  Be a helper in another classroom

-  Play a favorite game or do puzzles

-  Stickers, pencils, or bookmarks

-  Certificates

-  Fun Video

-  Extra recess

-  Walk with Teacher or Principal

-  Fun physical activity break

-  School supplies

-  Trip to treasure box filled with nonfood items (stickers, pencils, erasers, bookmarks, or desktop tents)

-  Dance to favorite music in class

-  Paperback book

-  Show and Tell

-  Bank system - Earn play money for privileges

-  Teacher or volunteer reads special book to class

-  Teacher performs special skill (signing, cartwheel, guitar, playing etc.)

-  Read outdoors or enjoy class outdoors

-  Extra Art time

-  Have "Free Choice" time at the end of the day or end of class period

-  Listen to headset to a book on tape

-  Items that can only be used on special occasions (special art supplies, computer games, toys)