Class 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

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

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

When it comes to classroom management, some of the most common struggles I hear about from teachers are the lack of respect students have for their learning space, and a desire to maintain a more organized classroom. If you are struggling with these, I urge you to consider utilizing well-developed classroom jobs, and a classroom […]

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

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…

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Bailee Bigley | 3rd Grade on Instagram: "Make student wallets with me! 🤑 We use class cash but in our room we call them Bigley Bucks because my face is on the dollar bills. 🤣 Here are some ways we use Bigley Bucks in my room: -They earn class money by completing their classroom jobs. They get paid at the end of each month. -They cash in their dojo points for class money. Class dojo is used school wide. Students earn points by being Safe, Respectful, and Responsible. -They earn class…

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.