I wanted to share how I use (and have used for several years) a token economy in my classroom. I taught at different PBIS/PBS schools for 7 years, and a token economy is the perfect addition to what your school is already doing! I’ve used this system in 1st, 2nd, and 4th grades, and absolutely ... Read more

Upper elementary blog with practical, rigorous, classroom tested ideas to implement with your students.

Learn how to set up a classroom store run by students for your classroom economy!

Get started with a class economy at the beginning of the year to work on math skills and organization while also building a classroom management plan

Does running a class store seem overwhelming and expensive? I've been using this hassle-free class store system for over 5 years and...

Using classroom money can be highly motivating to students and help students practice important math skills. This blog post explains how I got started with classroom money.

Looking for a fun, effective way to improve behavior management in your classroom? Looking for a system for behavior management in the classroom? Kindness Cash is a dynamic 3-in-1 tool that uses play money to reward students for positive actions, boosting their confidence and self-esteem with every act of kindness. This unique system not only cultivates empathy and generosity but also strengthens essential social emotional skills. See how Kindness Cash can transform your classroom!

Life would be better if I could actually spend the money I print for my classroom. Click HERE to view my classroom economy set. Welcome to Classroom Economy 101: Your classroom economy may not run exactly as mine does, but that's okay. Take the parts you like and what will work best for your students. I am going to answer a couple of questions I received about the way classroom economy runs in my class. First and foremost ... BE ORGANIZED. I have a binder with all of my classroom economy…

Financial literacy is easy to incorporate by using a classroom economy approach. Learn how to set up a classroom economy for teaching financial literacy.

Have you ever wanted to set up a classroom economy system in your elementary classroom but felt overwhelmed by the thought of where to start? If so, you’re not alone. Setting up a classroom economy can seem daunting at first, but it doesn’t have to be! By following the simple steps outlined in this article, ... Read more