Tuesday, March 13, 2012

Mrs. Kidd's 2nd Grade: Cookie Monsters!






"Smart Cookies" is the theme and incentive program in our classroom.  Students learn that to be a "Smart Cookie" they must be Good Listeners, Good Thinkers, and Make Connections from one lesson to another.  Every time a student demonstrates one of these elements, they get a "One Smart Cookie" ticket with their name on it.  They love seeing their tickets posted on our bulletin board.  Sometimes it's a problem keeping them from trying to find one more connection or thought.  What a problem!




To inspire my students to read, I have set Points Goals and Comprehension Goals using Accelerated Reader.  Students move themselves up the chart and once they reach both goals, they receive either a Cookie Monster cupcake or a special cookie.  And boy!!! Do they want that cupcake!!!



13 Kids anxious to get their hands on a cupcake and eat with the Cookie Monster. What Smart Cookies!






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