| Alternatives to Using Food Rewards |
- Extra Recess
- Eating Lunch Outdoors
- Listening to music while working
- Playing a Game
- Free Choice at the End of the Day
- A Song, Dance or Performance by Teacher or Principal
- A Local Field Trip
- A Craft Party
- A Skating Party
- An Exercise Class at a Local Gym
- A "Sticker" Party
- Discount Coupons to Video Stores
- Gift Certificate to School Store
- "How To Juggle" Clinic
- A Dance
- Movie Night
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- An Acitivity-Related Prize (Balls, Hula Hoop, Frisbees, Jump Ropes, etc.)
- Bingo Night
- Sports Night
- Board of Education Recognition
- Pinata with Fun Gifts
- Mystery Pack (w/Gift Wrapped Items)
- Special Dress or Themed Day
- "Free Homework" Pass
- Free Pass to District Function (Play, Musical, Sporting Event, etc.)
- Class Nature Walk w/Scavenger Hunt
- Be Creative!!
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| Snack Ideas - School Celebrations |
Rewards & Incentives |
- Snack cake squares without icing or topped with fruit & reduced-fat whipped topping
- Low fat yogurt with fruit &
granola topping
- Oatmeal raisin cookies and
low fat milk
- Sugar-free pudding
- Baked chips and reduced-fat dip
- Fresh apple wedges & caramel dip
- Reduced-fat popcorn
- Whole grain crackers &
cheese cubes
- Fresh-cut vegetables & reduced-fat ranch dressing or salsa
- Small 100% juice
- Water
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- Music while doing work
- Chat break at end of class
- Extra computer time
- Day for watching movie
- Group activity
- Games
- Homework coupon
- Guest presenter for class
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| Non-food Ways to Celebrate |
Other Fun Ideas |
- Play indoor games of the students' choosing
- Engage children in a special art project
- Take a fun walk around the school with principal or teacher
- Turn on some music and have a dance party
- Play games outside or host a field day -- allow extra recess time
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- Talent Show / School Plays
- Fun Walks/Runs
- Walk/Bike/Dance/Bowl/Jump-a-thons
- Car Washes
- Dances
- Golf Tournaments
- Carnivals / Festivals
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| Non-food Fundraising |
- Kitchenware
- Greeting Cards
- Valentines
- Stationery
- Gift Wrap / Ribbons
- Baskets
- Lotions / Soaps
- Picture Frames
- Holiday Wreaths
- Flowers / Plants / Bulbs
- Coupon Books
- Calendars
- CDs / DVDs
- Salon Gift Cards
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- Key Chains
- Stadium Chairs / Blankets / Pillows
- Pens, Pencils, Erasures
- School Spirit Apparel
- Calendars
- Sell Raffle Tickets
- Gift certificates (local gym or store)
- Gift Baskets / Theme Bags
- VIP Parking Spaces
- Movie Theatre Passes
- School Event Tickets (dances, etc)
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