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July 27, 2018 By Katie 3 Comments

Back to school brings mixed emotions in my home. For the kids, of course, it’s mostly sadness that the hazy lazy days of a hot summer have come and gone. It’s back to school and “too much homework” as they always say. For myself, as a Mom of a growing brood, there are the pros: first day of school signs and pictures, cute back to school clothes, quieter and more productive days, etc. But with the start of school, there is also the realization that I only get so many fun summers with my little ones before they want to hang out with their friends more than Mom. 😪 I also know that those clothes and supplies can cost a small fortune and with school comes endless homework, extracurricular activities, and the endless stream of paperwork and dates and times to remember for  each  child. Yep, definitely a mixed bag!

Of all the mixed emotions there is a constant that always seems to be a source of frustration in our home: homework. When it comes to homework I’m very, very comfortably between the  tiger moms and the free-rangers, who respectively are strict disciplinarians who want sky-high academic results at all times and parents content to let their kids learn by doing and being independent as possible.

I’m not saying any of the either of the above approaches are more correct than the other, to each their own and every child needs to be parented in the way that suits them best. But I’m definitely not going to lose it if my kids miss a day of homework. Neither am I going to let them just play every day. Balance in all things is my philosophy. I’d assume most Moms rest in this cozy middle area with me. 🙂

In order to find the balance between too much and too little homework, I’ve spent some time creating homework charts, checklists, and planners for a variety of situations. ( I’ll be adding more and more over time so check back if you don’t see the one you want. Or leave a comment and I might  be able to squeeze in some time to create new ones based off reader feedback.). You may also like these printable first day of school signs and bedtime routine charts too. #justsayin.

I hope one of the ones below, whether you use rewards or eschew them, works for your family and each specific child no matter what parenting style you use in your home! Just click on the text links below each preview image to download your PDF and then print your preferred hw chart for your home.

WEEKLY HOMEWORK CHARTS

Below are a variety of weekly homework charts and planners. While they vary a little bit most of them allow some combination of assignments or class, days of the week, dates, due dates, daily reading tracking, and some form of completion in the form of a checkbox or otherwise. I hope these weekly homework planners make life easier this year!

RAINBOW WEEKLY HOMEWORK CHART

MONOCHROMATIC WEEKLY HOMEWORK CHART

SUBJECT/ASSIGNMENT/DUE DATE/CHECKBOX HOMEWORK CHART

DAILY/WEEKLY HOMEWORK CHART

WEEKLY 8-SUBJECT HOMEWORK CHART

WEEKLY HOMEWORK CHART FOR KIDS

HOMEWORK REWARD CHARTS

The charts below are set up for monthly tracking BUT just because they are monthly homework charts doesn’t mean you can’t set rewards at the daily or weekly level. I’ve always found it to be more effective when I tailor the rewards to each child and subject. Sometimes they need a reward on a daily basis (really struggling to form a good habit), sometimes on a weekly basis and sometimes the reward is such that they better do their homework for an entire month if I’m holding up my end of the bargain! So, whether you use these as a homework sticker chart or simply use checkmarks or something else entirely, hopefully, you’ll find a method that will work for your child! Even better if we can inspire them to  love learning and the reward chart becomes a temporary aid to unlock a lifetime of learning!

MY MONTHLY HOMEWORK REWARD CHART

GOLD STAR HOMEWORK REWARDS CHART

FILL-IN-THE-STARS MONTHLY HOMEWORK REWARD CHART

KIDS MONTHLY HOMEWORK LOG

KIDS HOMEWORK AND REWARD CHART

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A Homework Reward Game Changer

Homework Lottery © is the BEST thing that ever happened to my classroom. I was trying to think of a way that I could reward my students who always turned in their homework, while still creating a motivating opportunity for my students who struggle to complete their homework.

With Homework Lottery, students can win whether they turned in their homework once, or fifty times. (But, the more you turn in your homework, the better your opportunity is to win.)

To play Homework Lottery ©, you will first download this product from Teachers Pay Teachers or the Teach to Love Learning Shop . After you set up the board, you can laminate it and have students use Expo markers so that you only have to set up the game one time.

HOW I PLAY:

My students were expected to turn in their homework every Friday morning. On our Friday welcome slides , the directions would include having students leave their homework packet out on their desks. I walk around the classroom, giving students a completion check on their homework for the week. If they get the check, they know that they go put their homework in the turn-in basket so I can check it, and then they can go sign one square of Homework Lottery ©.

When our homework lottery board was filled, we play Homework Lottery. Using the cards included in the product, we would draw squares from the homework lottery board. If a student’s name was written in the square that was chosen, they won Homework Lottery © for that round. I let students win only once, and we would draw until five separate students won.

As a Homework Lottery winner, students were rewarded with a no homework pass, a special pen, something from the prize basket, a no-shoes pass, and typically one other small prize. (I wanted to make winning Homework Lottery © super special and motivating for students.)

After we played Homework Lottery, we erased our board and started again! We play Homework Lottery © all year long. It is a blast and super engaging for the students.

OTHER IDEAS:

-If you have multiple classes, you could easily print a homework lottery board for each class that turns in homework to you.

-If your students are required to turn in their homework every day, you could still have them sign on one day a week. If they turned in their homework 3/5 days, they could sign Friday mornings.

-Friday mornings, you could use wheeldecide.com to pick a day of the week that students get to sign homework lottery. If they turned in their homework on that day, they can sign Homework Lottery © for the week.

-Students can sign Homework Lottery © every day they turn in their homework, and you can have a homework lottery more often with smaller prizes.

Overall, Homework Lottery has been a LIFESAVER for my classroom. My students are so motivated to turn in their homework, I don’t have to punish students who aren’t able to complete their homework, but instead I can focus my classroom on the positive reinforcement I love so much.

Have you tried playing Homework Lottery? Share your use of it on Instagram and tag me @teachtolovelearning for a chance to be featured.

Want to learn more about how I manage my classroom with games? Click here!

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How to Use an Advanced Homework Progress Tracker

The homework progress tracker allows you and your child to keep track of several homework related activities. It is important that you help your child with this for the first few weeks to ensure that your child understands ho to use it. You could also involve your child’s teacher with certain portions of this chart. For example, you could ask your child’s teacher to initial the chart when an entire homework assignment has been turned in. This might be more appropriate for some children, particularly those who have a history of being dishonest about school work.

Before you begin, you should decide where you will keep the chart. For this chart, it might be best to slide it into the front outside of a binder with a clear plastic cover, or slide the chart into a clear sheet protector inside the binder. It is important that the chart is in a place that is readily accessible and visible. Kids who have ADHD can benefit if the chart is in a spot where they will easily see it. This will help them remember to use it.

Step 1: Establish The Baseline

To begin, enter your child’s class subjects in the left hand column. For the first week you simply sit with your child and go through the worksheet together each day. Working one subject at a time, have him either check “None” if there is no homework, or have him do his homework before checking the “Done” box. The “Packed” box should be checked after the assignment is put in the child’s folder and/or backpack. Your child is responsible for checking the “Turned In” box when he hands in each assignment the next day. Once his homework is done, enter checkmarks for the appropriate boxes on the lower Task section of the worksheet. You may add other tasks if desired. If something is not complete, simply leave the box blank. It is not recommended to put any negative words or symbols such as “No” or a frowning face.

At the end of the week, count up the number of checkmarks your child earned each day or for the entire week. This is the baseline. Now that you know the baseline, you can set a goal for the following week.

Step 2: Establish a Goal

You can set daily goals, weekly goals, or both. Here are some examples:

Daily goal and reward system: The maximum number of checkmarks your child can earn each day with the chart unmodified is 22. Suppose your child currently gets about 10 check marks each day. It is not reasonable to ask your child to immediately begin getting 22 check marks each day. Rather you want to start where he is and slowly work forward. You might make it a goal for your child to get 15 checkmarks per day next week. Each day your child reaches 15 checkmarks next week, he would earn a reward such as an extra half hour on the computer.

Weekly goal and reward system: You could also offer weekly rewards. You count up the baseline total of checkmarks during the first week- let’s say 50 for the week as an example. For the next week you might set a goal for your child to earn 65 checkmarks. If he gets 65 or more checkmarks next week, this would earn him a larger reward on the weekend such as going to the movies.

Step 3: Continue to Evaluate Progress

As your child achieves each goal, you can slightly increase the goal for the following week. Don’t hesitate to mix up the rewards if your child is getting bored, or offer two choices for your child to choose from.

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Confession time: I have been a bit of a helicopter parent when it comes to homework. The kids walk in the door, and I ask them for their homework folders. I look through all of their papers and have a scheduled homework time to get it all done. Some of this is good. That said, I have realized that my kids don’t take initiative and haven’t developed their own motivation to get their work done. It can be a battle, and I want them to begin to take responsibility for their own learning. I don’t want homework time to be a constant source of tension in our relationship. Yes, I am there to aid them as they develop in this area, but I have realized that they need to learn to care about their homework more than I do. I want to tell you a little bit more about why I decided to create this free homework reward chart for my kids. I also encourage you to visit my post called “ 5 Simple Ways to Improve Homework Time ” to learn more about some of the actions I take to set up kids for success while they work on homework.

While I’m trying to let go of control when it comes to homework time I’m having small heart palpitations. Not really, but there is some internal stress involved. I explained to the kids they’d be taking responsibility for their homework time. If they don’t get their work done, they will suffer the consequences. It will mean they won’t get Friday fun day in class because they’ll have to finish their packet. They will risk having reduced points or incomplete assignments. I believe it’s good for kids to learn to suffer consequences and not be rescued. It helps them grow. So, where do the heart palpitations come in? They’re not taking the initiative to do it on their own…at least not this week since we have started. I know they haven’t yet suffered the consequences, so I’m hoping the motivation comes. While I believe it’s good to let them experience consequences, I never said it was simple.

In ways it has become easier around the house. There’s not as much nagging to get stuff done. I’m not forcing them to sit in one spot until their work is complete. On the other hand, I’m shocked they’re not wanting to get it done. I was a pretty self-motivated student and the thought of not getting an assignment done just wasn’t an option in my mind. So, to watch my kids play and galavant around knowing that this homework is all going to pile up on them isn’t easy. So, for me right now it’s an internal struggle.

I should probably wait and see how things play out with this, but I’m also developing a plan B, which is where this free homework reward chart comes into play.

Should you do Reward with your Children?

No, I do not think kids should be rewarded for everything. I actually really try and limit how many rewards are offered because I want them to do things just because it is right or good. That said, I do think there is a benefit to easing relationships and tensions by offering some external rewards. Some of my philosophy is played out in my belief about chores found here . Essentially, I see rewards in life experienced in a couple ways: intrinsically and externally. There is the internal reward where we feel good when we do something nice, work hard or achieve. There are also external awards that are received which can include monetary benefits, compliments, promotions or good grades. Because I see these two types of rewards played out in real life, I think it is perfectly acceptable to have this modeled in our home.

Yes, there are things we expect of our children. They have responsibilities and we should help them learn to experience that good feeling you get from doing the right thing just because. We don’t want to raise a generation that feels entitled to something just because they’ve done what they should. There are also times, however, where they can receive some form of compensation and external celebration for the work they have accomplished. You might choose to do this in your home to motivate, ease tension or because you want your child to learn to earn things.

This free homework reward chart  (click on link to print) was created, in our home, to act as motivation. I like to motivate my kids by offering special time with me. Therefore, I am going to have it so that if they do a bit of their homework every day without me asking then they get special one-on-one time with me on the weekend. This doesn’t have to be anything big. It can be extra story time at night, a game, a puzzle or a trip to the store together. Another option is to use this chart without any reward attached at all. The feedback emojis might feel like reward enough to your child. You could also do a bonus reward if they complete their homework daily for five weeks in a row.

If you like the thought of finding positive reward and reinforcements in your home, you might like some of these other great ideas:

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I’ve never related more to a post than I did to this one! Thank you so much! I’m going to try the chart starting from tonight. 🙂

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Out of desperation, I started using reward charts when my daughter started school. It was like pulling teeth to get her to do homework. 

It was as if the word homework was code for tantrums. As soon as we said ‘Homework Time’ the tantrum started.

Often it took us half an hour to calm her down and convince her she needed to get her homework done!

I explained that if she skipped the tantrum and started her homework right away she would be done in half the time, but I only succeeded in making myself blue in the face.

The thought of doing homework made her feel so frustrated and overwhelmed that logic was of no use. 

Since we started using reward charts we have almost completely eliminated the angry explosions.

It took some trial and error to find a system that actually worked. Some of the most recommended ideas just didn’t work for us. 

My daughter was later diagnosed with ADD and dyslexia which contributed to her outbursts. 

The reward charts got a thumbs up from my son as well as my daughter. He was diagnosed with ADHD at the age of eight.

He is now thirteen and finally understands the realities of needing to get homework done in order to pass his class in school.

I believe reward charts for homework and other specific behaviors can help any child.

Associating something positive with Homework (or other desired behaviors) can help change the child’s response.

Often Kids have negative emotions associated with tasks we (the parents) ask of them.

It’s as if children go on autopilot and every time we say homework or brush our teeth they give us an automated negative response.

The purpose of a reward chart is to push the restart button and help the child think before responding. 

Why use reward charts? 

I wondered this myself when I was searching for a solution for my daughter’s homework tantrums.

It all boils down to raising dopamine levels so when they hear ’ Let’s do homework’ or ’It’s time for bed’ they associate it with a reward. 

Psychologists and doctors speculate that children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or attention deficit disorder (ADD) may have low levels of dopamine or problems with the dopamine transporters.

‘’Dopamine levels can affect a person’s mood, attention, motivation, and movement. Dopamine also regulates the brain’s reward system, with its levels increasing in the brain when a person experiences something pleasurable. . .’’ writes Shannon Johnson for Medical News Today

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/325499

Children who have low dopamine levels need an external motivator to provide them with the same ‘Reward’ or ‘Sense of Satisfaction’ that children without a diagnosis experience naturally. 

In other words, a reward, or the anticipation of a reward, can give kids with ADD/ADHD the raised dopamine levels that children without an ADD/ADHD diagnosis may experience naturally from simply completing their homework and knowing it was a job well done. 

https://www.healthline.com/health/dopamine-effects#definition

This is where the ‘Reward Chart’ comes in. It gives them something to look forward to when the homework is done (or another desired behavior is successfully completed). 

From now on I will use homework for my standard example.

The hope is that the child’s brain will begin to associate this external reward with homework, which triggers a dopamine release and a feeling of pleasure when they are asked to do their homework.

We want this positive feeling to replace the feeling of panic, anger, and inadequacy that causes outbursts whenever homework is mentioned. 

We made up our own reward chart system which we call The Reward Chart Game.

Think of the reward chart as an ongoing board game. Your child is one of the players.

You can choose to have a second made-up character for your child to compete with if he/she finds this extra motivating (more on that later). You are the administrator or banker in the game. 

How to make the ‘Chart’ or ‘Board’ for The Reward Chart Game

I am explaining this first because you need a mental picture in order to understand The Reward Game.

In a nutshell, we simply drew a road, divided it up into sections, wrote where to start and stop, added small prizes along the way, and a bigger Prize at the end.

It doesn’t need to be more complicated or artistic than the charts I made. Your kids will be interested in the prizes, not how the chart looks. 

You will need to ask your child if they want to earn smileys on their own or if they want to compete with an imaginary character.

That will determine how you draw your chart. We used the chart on the left for my youngest daughter to compete against the poop monster and get to the potty on time.

If you want to make it look more like a ‘Real’ board game buy a bigger piece of thick paper, draw your ‘Road’ and let your child decorate the empty spaces with drawings or magazine clippings. 

Another alternative is to use the board from an incomplete board game you have around the house.

You will need to customize the board with small drawings of prizes along the ‘Road’ and a big prize at the end. 

You can check out the links below from rewardcharts4kids.com. These charts will work for younger kids probably ages two to four.

The charts only have ten to thirteen places to put smileys. (In other words 10 to 13 opportunities for your child to exhibit good behavior.)

You will need to add the smaller rewards on some of the numbers and draw a big present or prize at the end. 

https://www.rewardcharts4kids.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/indian-reward-chart.jpg

https://www.rewardcharts4kids.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/spongebobrewardchart-12steps.PDF

https://www.rewardcharts4kids.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Reward-Charts-Spiderman-2.jpg

You can play The Reward Game in two different ways. 

1   Play the Reward Game against an imaginary competitor.

When my daughter was younger she had trouble making it to the bathroom on time. We came up with the idea to have her compete with the poop monster 

We made a chart with two parallel roads. One road was for the Poop and Pee monster who got smileys when she didn’t make it to the bathroom on time. 

The other road was for my daughter. When she made it to the potty, and she had dry underwear, she got smileys.

She is extremely competitive and the poop monster motivated her. 

The first time we made the chart she got two smiles every time she had a bowel movement in the toilet and one smiley every time she urinated in the toilet.

The second time around she got only one smiley for pooping or peeing. She won both times and we never needed to make the third chart. 

If you are using the chart for an older child they could compete against the whining monster, the lazy monster, the homework-eating monster, or any other idea you have for a made-up competitor.

Make sure the rules are clear before you start. Your child needs to know how to earn a smiley, and he/she should know under what circumstances the monster gets a smiley.

It may be when the child whines (Behaves in a certain way) or when something doesn’t get done (Lack of behavior).

This is for you to decide, but if the rules are wishy-washy and you give the monster smiles whenever you feel like it your child may give up because he/she will not see a clear way to win. 

MAKE SURE THAT YOUR CHILD WINS!!! Don’t cheat, but set the rules slanted in their favor.

The point is to motivate your child to do well and show them that changing their behavior can be fun. Feeling frustrated about losing to the ‘Monster’ will probably not accomplish this goal.

Remember the first time my daughter did the chart she got two smileys when the ‘Monster’ got one.

When she got her confidence up and she knew she could beat the monster we gave her a harder challenge.

The goal is for your child to get so good at the new behavior that you can either phase the Reward Game out completely or start using it for new behaviors. 

2   Play the Reward Game with one competitor.

The objective is to get from start to stop collecting small rewards in between and a bigger prize at the end. 

Tell your child what behavior you want them to work on. If it’s homework let them know how to behave when doing their homework in order to earn smiles on their chart.

When your child exhibits the desired behavior, for instance doing homework on time without whining and arguing,

He/She gets to draw a smiley on the next section of the road. (alternative; use stickers)

Our daughter wanted to do this herself so it became her responsibility to make sure that she drew on the chart whenever she met the goal. 

He/she will collect prizes along the way to keep motivation up. 

When your child is not competing against anyone else you don’t need to worry about them winning, but you do need to make realistic goals so your child feels that he or she is making progress.

If it takes too long to complete the whole chart your child may give up altogether.

Be realistic about how long it will take and make sure you have enough small prizes along the way. 

When they have completed the first chart you may need to make a second chart that is a bit harder for the child.

The idea is to phase the chart out. When you feel that your son or daughter has mastered a particular behavior you can choose a new behavior for the next chart.

Implementing the prize system for The Reward Chart Game.

On the pictures of small candies and small amounts of money 10 cents up to 1 dollar I suggest you tape the candy and the money directly on the chart.

This will eliminate the need for you to stop what you’re doing or ask your child to wait if they need a prize when you are momentarily inaccessible. 

You can add as many of these small prizes as you need to keep your child’s motivation up. 

Some of the road sections on the chart should have pictures of presents on them. When your child lands on these they get to pick something from the family store .

The ‘End Prize’ can come from the store as well, unless you decide something else ahead of time. 

My husband and I bought a bunch of cheap toys, games, puzzles, fun socks, craft kits, barbies, and small to medium legos which we made into a mini-store. 

We divided the toys into categories of small, medium, and large. In other words, cheapest toys, cheap toys, and toys that cost a little more (legos, barbies, craft kits). You can also use pictures of experiences the child can pick from instead of toys.

When they landed on a small package in the middle of the chart they got to pick a toy or experience from the corresponding category. My kids thought this was fun. 

If you don’t want to spend the money upfront, have your child help you cut out pictures from toy catalogs and group them in price categories, or make a ‘Store’ out of pictures of experiences and eliminate the toys altogether. 

Make sure that all the toys/things in the store are items you are willing to buy as soon as your child finishes his/her chart. 

Don’t forget that your child needs to want the prizes on the chart for this to work.

Discuss with your child what kinds of toys or other rewards they would like to have.

Rewards can be money, ice cream, candy, or other yummy healthy snacks, going swimming, taking a hike, going to the park, video game time, and seeing a movie as well as toys. 

(Source) https://www.amotherthing.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Princess-Reward-Chart.pdf

How to use a reward chart effectively

Here are some rules for using The Reward Chart Game effectively

One Reward Chart per behavior

Make a separate Reward Chart Game for each behavior. If you want to work on three behaviors for example Potty training, smooth bedtimes, and proper dinner etiquette make three rewards charts.

Hang up the ‘Chart’ or ‘Board’  where they are used. 

It will be much easier to remember to draw smileys on the chart if the chart is right where you need it.

Put each ‘Chart’ or ‘Board’ where your child performs that particular task. Potty charts should be in the bathroom, A manners chart on the fridge, and a bedtime chart in the bedroom. 

Only use three Reward charts at a time. 

Three reward charts = three behaviors

Decide ahead of time what behaviors to work on. Don’t pick more than three or it will be confusing for your child.

If you feel your child has many behaviors to work on, move on to three new behaviors after they have completed the first three Reward Chart Games. 

The ‘End Prize’ must be something your child wants to recieve.

It may seem obvious, that the ‘End Prize’ must be something that the child wants to receive.

Parent’s often think they know what their children want to receive, but often they are wrong. Ask your child what they would like as a prize.

Trying to make a reward chart with a prize of ‘Mowing the lawn’ would be like trying to motivate yourself to go on a diet with a prize of anchovies after two months of hard work!

A goal of eating anything you want for Easter dinner would be a much more motivating reward. 

Print out pictures to represent the non-toy items in the store. You can either buy some things for your store or cut out pictures for the store. 

If you think your child has too many toys you can eliminate the toys from the chart and have pictures of experiences for the prizes in your store.

Just make sure you have things in the store that will motivate your child.

If your child says that he/she forgot to put two smiles on the chart yesterday. Give him/her the benefit of the doubt. 

If they honestly did forget and you refuse to give him the smilies you are undermining the whole concept of the reward chart by refusing.

This will cause your child to quickly lose motivation.

If you think your child is not being honest give them the smileys anyway without making a big deal out of it.

Then you can silently keep a closer eye on the rest of the proceedings. 

Siblings should not have identical rewards charts. 

The older the child, the longer the road should be .

Our daughter is now ten and we have started using a simpler method where we fill an 8×10 paper (an A4) with squares and you start in the left-hand corner and follow the chart down to the bottom.

We do this because she is big enough to handle a whole paper full of squares, and we don’t have to buy a piece of paper to make a ‘Road’ out of the squares.

As long as she has small prizes along the way to keep motivation up this works well.

Smileys earned when you are out of the house should be given right away. 

Keep stickers in your purse for smaller children and give them out immediately.

Older kids can keep track of how many smiles they need to draw when they get at home on their phone, or you can SMS them each time they earn a smiley when you are out and about.

You may need to remind them to actually draw the smiles /Put the stickers on when you get home

The child should win when playing against the monster

In order to keep your child motivated, set the rules in their favor when they play with an imaginary adversary.

You may need to give your child 2 smiles for going to bed without fussing and give the monster one smiley or frowny face when the child has a fit before bed.

Let him/her win rather easily the first time.

The second time you play The Reward Chart Game for the same behavior makes it harder for your child. The second time may be both your child and the monster get the same amount of smilies.

The second time they already have the confidence to beat the monster and they have been practicing better behavior so it should be easy to beat the monster with their new skills.

I hope that this gives you some new inspiration to be creative with your reward charts.

Check out my post on ADHD and school What every teacher should know about the ADHD child

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Annie Eklöv

Originally from the USA, I moved to Sweden in 2004 when I married a Swede. My husband and I have three kids two of which have ADHD and Dyslexia diagnoses.

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Printable Homework Charts for Kids

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Ah-h-h-h, the evergreen challenge of making sure the kids’ homework is done. You can make life easier by using one of our versatile Homework Charts to take the guesswork out of expectations. Some kids, especially those with attention difficulties, do better with a chart to help keep them focused. Others like checking off items when completed, much as  adults enjoy clearing a to-do list. Of course, then there are those who try to avoid homework as much as possible. The chart reminds them of your expectations.

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We’ve developed Homework Charts for primary ages to teens. You’ll know as a parent when you need to start the process to provide structure and an incentive with homework. You don’t need to start a chart until it is needed. (In fact if you have a youngster who handles all the homework without intervention, give yourself a star!)

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You may want to include details, like by what time homework should be started. Or you may want to simply focus on academic subjects. You can include different aspects of homework: Bringing assignments and books home, packing up completed work properly for taking to school, and a spot for turning in work. Be sure to sit down and have a discussion with your child. For older students, come to an agreement on how the homework should be approached. Nail down expectations, and determine a reasonable incentive. It feels great to get work out of the way without you having to keep reminding them; let our Homework Charts help.

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Reading Reward Chart for Kids

By Erin   |   Updated: February 9, 2023   |   17 Comments

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If there’s one thing I’ve found as a parent, it’s that if I want my kids to do something, I need a fun chart. There’s a few reasons for this:

• Like me, my children have the attention span of gnats, so visual reminders are pure gold.
• Also like me, my kids love the sense of accomplishment from checking boxes and crossing things out.
• Four back-to-back pregnancies have destroyed my memory so without charts and logs I have no idea what happens in my house.

(Which is why we’re all about chore charts around here.)

So I recently set out to find a reading reward chart to track my kids’ daily reading, and I didn’t like anything I found. So I made one. And I’m sharing it with you, dear reader.

(You can download the printable at the bottom of this post)

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WAYS TO USE THE READING REWARD CHART

Reading reward charts are not only great because you can track your kid’s reading, but so your child has the incentive to read. Sure, we all want our kids to be internally motivated, but I find that appropriate rewards give my kids the push they need to do what they’re supposed to.

For example, reading every single day.

This simple reading reward chart is super flexible in how you can use it. Each dot can represent:

• a book read OR
• a block of time spent reading (e.g. 15 minutes, 20 minutes etc.)

And 10 dots = a pre-determined reward. Simple, eh?

Kids can color in the dots once completed or you can use stickers. Whatever floats your boat.

(My kids just fill them in with colored pencils)

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READING REWARD IDEAS

As for what kinds of rewards you can offer, it depends on your personal philosophy around rewards. We try and stick with rewards that don’t kill intrinsic motivation, but instead gets them pumped about reading everyday.

Some ideas for reading rewards:

• skipping a chore
• screen time
• choose what you make for dinner
• a “date” with a parent
• picking a movie to watch

In our home, the reading reward is usually an after-bedtime mom/dad date . Basically, the child gets to stay up past bedtime (on a weekend) and get one-on-one time with the parent of their choice, doing the activity of their choice.

It could be watching a movie together, playing a game, or drawing together. And it nearly always includes eating a special treat. Because, priorities.

We love this because (A) it’s free and (B) it makes our kids feel really special. Plus, as 2 working parents of 4 small kids, we don’t get a lot of one-on-one time with individual kids. So it’s time we all cherish.

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(Plus, you’ll get access to more printables just like this.)

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Marius says

June 23, 2021 at 11:22 pm

Great and creative ideas for kids.

June 24, 2021 at 2:14 pm

October 12, 2021 at 10:22 am

October 19, 2021 at 9:34 pm

You’re so welcome!

March 2, 2022 at 12:37 pm

May 10, 2022 at 2:44 pm

You’re welcome 🙂

Jessica La Count says

March 24, 2022 at 8:40 pm

Love this chart! good Ideas!

May 10, 2022 at 2:51 pm

Glad you like it!

Kara Rogers says

May 4, 2022 at 6:18 pm

This looks excellent! Thank you!

May 10, 2022 at 2:41 pm

Brittany Fike says

June 2, 2022 at 10:09 am

Thank you for the charts! So helpful!

August 24, 2022 at 10:22 am

You’re so welcome, Brittany 🙂

Melissa Nice says

January 11, 2023 at 12:49 pm

February 6, 2023 at 3:23 pm

wanda mouton says

April 6, 2023 at 4:40 am

Thanks for reading chart

Kristi says

November 9, 2023 at 12:41 pm

Thanks for such a cute chart! Going to use it to help my kiddo enjoy reading.

Michelle says

February 10, 2024 at 4:49 pm

I would love to use this chart with my student I tutor!

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Reading Chart Templates

The following reading chart templates will encourage kids to read more books.  Please scroll down the page until you find the perfect chart for your needs.

Reading Log for Kids

Kindergarten reading log.

Free printable reading logs for kindergarten in color and in black and white.

This kindergarten reading log printable records up to 8 stories (for younger kids or children who have just started reading).

Editable PDF

These reading logs are for younger kids who still read stories (not books). If you encourage younger kids to read stories chances are they will want to read more books when they are older.

Children’s reading log for 10 stories (with no prize)

This free reading log is for 20 stories (with no prize for completing the books).

This reading chart printable is for 20 stories (with a prize for completing the stories).

Elementary reading log

1st grade reading log.

This free printable reading log records up to 10 stories (for younger kids or children who have just started reading).

2nd Grade Reading Log

This free printable reading log template for kids records up to 10 books.

This book reading chart for kids records up to 8 books.

Reading book log printable for 10 books (with no prize for completing the books).

Reading sticker chart for 10 books (with a prize for completing the books).

3rd Grade Reading Log

Editable PDF | Word Version

4th Grade Reading Log

5th Grade Reading Log

Middle School Reading Log

Chart for 20 books (with no prize for completing the books).

The following middle school reading charts are available in Word format so you can edit them if you want to make any changes.

6th Grade Reading Log

7th Grade Reading Log

Weekly Reading Log

This weekly chart is from Monday to Friday. However, if you want to include the weekend to practice or catch up then use the Word version and add two lines.

See Reading Rewards to encourage and motivate kids to read.

If there are any more free printable reading incentive charts that you would like us to add to this collection, then please leave a comment below.

There is no need to go into the benefits of reading. Everyone understands the importance. However, many teachers and parents are constantly looking for ways to get their kids and students to read more. Today, kids spend way too much time in front of screens and not enough time reading.

One of the ways people find they can encourage kids to read is by using reading charts. These charts track the number or pages or the time spent reading.

How to Use the Reading Charts

Let students choose what they want to read.

When they choose what they want to read they will spend more time reading and it won’t be considered a “punishment”. Some kids will probably choose only comics. Some teachers, do not consider comics reading whereas others claim that it is better than nothing and it will also help their reading skills.

Offer an award or incentive

Offer some reward when kids read 10 or 20 books. Some of our charts have a section to add this reward. This will motivate them to read more. This reward can be no homework for a day, a treat, or anything else that will motivate them.

Ask students to write a note each time they read

This note can include a new word they added to their vocabulary, something interesting about the book, something they didn’t like about the book, etc. The idea is to get them thinking about what they read.

When they finish reading a book ask them for their opinion. They can write either what they liked about the story or what they didn’t like or both.

Don’t make the written tasks overwhelming

The idea is to get the kids to read and to enjoy reading so don’t ask them too many questions. We really want them to develop good reading habits and a big part of that is to make them want to read and to actually enjoy it.

Let kids read at their own pace

Do not dictate how many pages each child has to read unless you see some kids are taking advantage of this. One child might read 20 pages in the allotted time whereas another reads 10 pages only. Try to let them read at their own pace.

Keep all the reading charts in a binder

When you keep all the charts you will show the progress that they might not see when they don’t check all their old charts. When they look back and see how much they read they will feel proud and get a feeling of accomplishment.

Ask them to make a note if they enjoyed the book or not

This will show them which books they enjoyed and will help them choose similar books in the future. We want them to choose books they enjoy so they keep on reading.

How to get kids to read

9 ways to get children to read.

9 fun and original ways to get your kids to read and have fun while doing so!

1. Find fun activities related to books.

Let your child write the end of the story . Once your child has read the beginning of a book for the first time ask him to tell you the rest of the story the way he would like it to play out. If he is old enough he can write it down and even add his own pictures. When he has finished he can read it to you. After that, he can read the original book to see how the author chose to complete the story.

Make a play about the book – Once your children have read a book, encourage them to make a play about it. They can invite over some friends if they want/need additional actors. Give them ideas to make props, create their own invitations, and even entrance tickets. Once they have completed rehearsals, you can invite some people (such as grandparents or the friends’ parents) over to watch the play. Don’t forget to applaud and tell them how wonderful they are! You can also take a home video of the play and transfer it to a DVD. Buy a DVD sticker on which you can write the name of the play, the name of the actors and you can even add their photo. Your kids will be so proud to have their own DVD. It is a great thing to keep and watch in a few years (assuming we are able to watch DVD’s in a few years! Try listening to a cassette or record today 🙂 ).

Make an art project related to a book your kids just read. There are thousands of ideas for art projects online for young and older kids. Find one related to the book that you would like to make.

Visit a place related to the book – For example, if your child reads the book “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” maybe you could visit a chocolate factory (many factories have a visitor’s center for kids). If your child reads a book about animals, you could visit the zoo.

Ask your child to draw a picture about the book and have it framed to hang in her room.

Make your own dictionary – buy a phone book for your child. Each time she encounters a word that she is not familiar with, she can write the word and the meaning in her phone book (after either asking you the meaning or preferably looking it up). Writing the meaning of a world often helps to remember it. When she looks back she will see just how many words she has added to her vocabulary! It is also helpful when she forgets the meaning of a word she has previously looked up. This is a great tool for kids reading in a second language.

Make bookmarks that will be fun to use . There are thousands of ideas online if you need inspiration!

Find related printables online . There are many websites that offer fun printable activities related to certain books.

2. Use reading charts and set reading goals.

Use a reading chart (see above) to keep track of reading progress and motivate your children. The reward can be extra screen time, a fun activity, or enabling your child to go to sleep later on a weekend. If you are not on a tight budget, educational games are a great reward. There are many games that are both fun and really educational. The more they read, the more prizes they can earn! You can also set up a point system. Each book is worth a certain number of stickers on the book chart (it could be one it could be more depending on length and difficulty). The more points they earn, the bigger the prize that they can get. They can either “spend” their points on a smaller prize or save up for a bigger prize! For example, once they complete an entire book chart they can get a smaller prize but if they complete two book charts then they can get a bigger prize. This will reward them for reading and teach them to save. We offer free printable “ Book Bucks ” with a table that shows kids what their prize will be for earning book bucks (depending on how many they earn).

3. Set up a comfortable reading spot.

Some spots look so comfy you just want to curl up with a good book. Try to arrange a similar spot for your child. It can be a comfortable sofa, chair, or even just cushions on the floor.

4. Set a good example.

If your children see you reading often they will understand that books should be a part of their life too!

5. Make regular trips to the library.

Make this a family activity. Read stories together there and take books home for each family member. It’s a fun and cheap way to spend time together and everyone enjoys it. It also sets a good example!

6. Help kids find an author that they love or books about a topic they are interested in.

Often, there are specific books or authors that kids love, but you might need to help them find them. Once they do, they might be hooked!

7. Discuss the books

Ask your child to tell you about the book she read once she completes it. Ask her questions. Try to ask both simple questions, open-ended questions, and more complex ones that make her think about the meaning of the book and the moral of the story.

If your kids are addicted to TV and hate reading why not get them a foreign movie with subtitles? If they want to watch, they will have to read! In time they will significantly improve the speed of their reading.

9. Start slowly for those you have difficulty reading.

If reading an entire book seems overwhelming, then you can ask them to read a few pages or a chapter. Setting small goals sometimes enables children to accomplish more than bigger goals that just make them give up quickly.

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Reading Rewards and Incentives Charts – 12 monthly FREE Printables for Your Young Reader

Reading rewards and incentives charts – 12 monthly free printables for your young reader.

Reading Rewards and Incentives Charts perfect for your beginning readers and a great incentive for your struggling reader! An easy-to-tape-on-the-fridge printable to give your student or child a great visual on what he or she needs to do DAILY to earn incentives! (Yes, incentives are fine!)

If you are struggling to get your kiddo off video games to take a few minutes to read, OR you have a child who is just starting out in reading, these reading rewards charts are perfect for YOU!

You can grab the whole packet HERE for just a few dollars! For $2.99, you can print them all out and have them all ready.

This is the perfect reading rewards display for your refrigerator or for your bulletin board!

Kids are VISUAL! They really respond to incentives that they can see the progress of before their eyes. It's such a simple idea, but to print out this chart as a reading rewards display you give your child a chance to take learning into their own hands.

You can use a pen to checkmark days read, stickers, or stamps. Be creative!

At the end of every week, you can come up with a mini "prize" yourself (or use your kiddo's ideas!) You can come up with small toys, choice of meal, pencils, bookmarks, stickers, or whatever you like to create those goals.

You might even consider laminating your reward charts to hang on the fridge. You can check out this guide to laminators for teachers and home use here .

Do reading incentive programs work?

YES! They do. Nothing wrong with giving your student a little extra "boost" to choose a book over a device. That's why all these companies have chosen to invest in kids reading. All you need are a few cheap awards for students, or stickers / tickets to reading rewards when they complete books, depending on age and ability. SO, the answer to "Do reading incentive programs work?" The answer is for sure they do!

Combine local business programs with your home chart - McDonald's Reading Incentive Program, Subway Reading Reward Program, etc.

Just by Googling "reading incentive program", you will find all kinds of local programs that you can enroll your child in and reap the benefits for. Here are a few to check out:

• McDonald's reading incentive program
• Subway Reading Reward Program
• Barnes and Noble 
• Chipotle Reading Program

I hope you enjoy these easy reading log printables (perfect for reading rewards and incentives!)

P.s. don't forget to grab the whole set of monthly reading charts 🙂    .

Remember, they can be a game-changer for your beginning reader! Reading daily is the #1 indicator that your child will be successful.

Let us know what you think in the comment below or if you have other ideas to share!

6 Replies to “Reading Rewards and Incentives Charts – 12 monthly FREE Printables for Your Young Reader”

I found your website a couple weeks ago and received the January reading chart. Any way I can get February emailed to me? Thank you!

Hi Leah, I’m so glad you are using these! I just put up the February chart, so you can access it again from this page. I guess I’m a little behind on these – yikes! Let me know if it works for you.

Can you email me the November reading chart? [email protected] Thanks!

Hi Michelle – the charts are on the way! Amy

I would love the monthly reading charts.

Hi Angie! I would love for you to have them! All 12 months are available in my Etsy shop at this link: https://www.etsy.com/listing/677035491/reading-rewards-charts-12-monthly?ref=shop_home_active_1

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A reward chart is a powerful tool for encouraging positive behavior and promoting good habits. Whether you’re a parent looking to encourage your child to do their homework, a teacher seeking to motivate your students, or a manager trying to improve team performance, a reward chart can help you achieve your goals.

The basic principle behind a reward chart is simple : by providing positive reinforcement for desired behaviors, you can encourage those behaviors to become habitual. However, to be effective, a reward chart must be used correctly. This article will guide you through the process of creating and using a reward chart, so you can get the most out of this powerful tool.

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Reward Chart Templates

Reward Chart Templates are useful tools designed to motivate and track progress for individuals, particularly children, in achieving specific goals or desired behaviors. These templates provide a structured framework for setting goals, tracking accomplishments, and providing rewards or incentives for positive actions or achievements. They serve as visual aids to encourage consistency, monitor progress, and reinforce positive behaviors or habits.

Reward Chart Templates can be designed in various formats, such as printable sheets, digital graphics, or interactive applications. They provide a structured framework for individuals to set and work towards their goals while providing a visual representation of progress and motivation through rewards. By utilizing Reward Chart Templates, individuals can cultivate positive behaviors , develop good habits, and experience a sense of accomplishment as they achieve their targets. These templates serve as valuable tools for promoting motivation, self-discipline, and personal growth .

How do reward charts work?

Reward charts work by providing positive reinforcement for desired behaviors. The basic principle behind a reward chart is that when an individual engages in a desired behavior, they are provided with a reward. Over time, the individual begins to associate the desired behavior with the reward, and the behavior becomes more likely to be repeated.

There are several key elements to a reward chart that make it effective:

Clearly defined goals: The desired behaviors that will be rewarded must be clearly defined and understood by the individual using the chart.

Consistent tracking: The individual’s progress towards the desired behavior must be tracked consistently, so they can see the progress they are making and the rewards they are earning.

Immediate rewards: The rewards must be provided immediately after the desired behavior is exhibited, so the individual can make the connection between the behavior and the reward.

Graduated rewards: The rewards should start small and increase in value as the individual reaches certain milestones, to keep them motivated to continue working towards the desired behavior.

Positive reinforcement: The rewards should be positive, such as praise or a small treat, to reinforce the desired behavior.

Positive feedback: The individual should be given positive feedback for their efforts and progress.

When used correctly, a reward chart can be a powerful tool for promoting positive behavior and encouraging good habits.

Benefits of using Reward Charts

There are many benefits to using reward charts, including:

Encourages positive behavior: By providing positive reinforcement for desired behaviors, reward charts can encourage those behaviors to become habitual.

Improves motivation: Reward charts help individuals see the progress they are making and the rewards they are earning, which can increase motivation to continue working towards desired behaviors.

Helps to set and achieve goals: Reward charts can be used to set specific goals and track progress towards achieving those goals, providing a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction.

Builds self-esteem: As individuals see the progress they are making and the rewards they are earning, it can boost self-esteem and self-confidence.

Increases communication: Reward charts can be used as a tool for communication between parents, teachers, and managers to discuss goals and progress, and to provide feedback and support.

Enhances accountability: Reward charts provide a visual representation of progress and hold the individual accountable for their actions.

Suitable for all ages: Reward charts can be used for children, teenagers, and adults and can be customized to suit the individual’s needs and goals.

Cost-effective: Reward charts are a cost-effective way to encourage positive behavior, as rewards can be small and simple, such as stickers or small treats.

Can be used in different settings: Reward charts can be used in different settings, including at home , school, and work, making it a versatile tool.

How to make a reward chart?

Creating a reward chart is a simple and effective way to promote positive behavior and encourage good habits. Here are the steps to creating a reward chart:

Define the desired behavior: The first step in creating a reward chart is to clearly define the desired behavior you want to encourage. This could be anything from completing homework on time, to getting dressed quickly in the morning, to meeting a sales goal at work. Be specific and measurable when defining the behavior.

Decide on rewards: Once you have defined the desired behavior, decide on the rewards that will be provided for achieving that behavior. Rewards can be simple and inexpensive, such as stickers, small toys or treats, or a privilege such as extra screen time or a special outing. You can also use graduated rewards, starting with smaller rewards for small achievements and working up to larger rewards for achieving bigger milestones.

Choose a format: Decide on the format of your reward chart. You can make a chart on paper, use a whiteboard or a dry-erase board, or use a digital platform. The important thing is that it should be easily visible and accessible to the individual using the chart.

Create the chart: Once you have chosen a format, create the chart. Include the desired behavior, the rewards, and the milestones or steps that will be required to achieve the behavior. Use visual elements such as pictures or illustrations to make the chart more appealing and engaging.

Set a timeframe: Decide on a timeframe for achieving the desired behavior and milestones. This could be a day, a week, or a month, depending on the behavior and the individual’s progress.

Communicate the chart: Make sure the individual using the chart understands the desired behavior, the rewards, and the timeframe. Communicate the chart to parents, teachers or managers, if necessary, so everyone is on the same page.

Track progress: Consistently track the individual’s progress towards achieving the desired behavior. Use the chart to mark off milestones or achievements as they are reached.

Provide immediate rewards: Provide rewards immediately after the desired behavior is exhibited. This helps the individual make the connection between the behavior and the reward and reinforces the behavior.

Give positive feedback: Give positive feedback for the individual’s efforts and progress. This can include verbal praise, a pat on the back, or a hug.

Review and adjust: Review the progress and make adjustments as needed. If the individual is not making progress, consider adjusting the desired behavior, rewards, or timeframe.

Tips for using your reward chart effectively

Tailor the chart to the individual: Make sure the desired behavior, rewards, and milestones are appropriate for the individual’s age, ability, and interests.

Keep it simple

Don’t try to change too many behaviors at once, or set unrealistic goals. Start with one or two desired behaviors and work on them consistently.

Be consistent

Use the chart consistently, and make sure the individual is aware of the rules and rewards.

Be positive

Use positive reinforcement and feedback to encourage the desired behavior. Avoid criticism or punishment.

Involve the individual

Involve the individual in creating the chart and in setting goals. They will be more invested in the process and more motivated to achieve the desired behavior.

Graduated rewards

Graduated rewards that increase in value as the individual reaches certain milestones will keep them motivated to continue working towards the desired behavior.

Keep the rewards relevant

Rewards should be relevant to the desired behavior and should be something that the individual values.

Avoid rewards that undermine the desired behavior

Rewards such as candy or screen time may undermine the desired behavior in the long run.

It takes time for a reward chart to be effective, so don’t get discouraged if the desired behavior doesn’t change immediately.

Make it fun

Make the chart fun and engaging. Use pictures, illustrations, stickers, or other visual elements to make it more appealing.

By following these tips, you can use your reward chart as a positive tool to promote positive behavior and encourage good habits.

What are some examples of tasks or behaviors that can be included on a reward chart?

Examples of tasks or behaviors that can be included on a reward chart include things like making their bed, brushing their teeth, doing homework , being kind to others, or staying in their own bed all night.

What kind of rewards can be given for completing a reward chart?

Rewards can be anything that the child finds motivating. This can include treats like candy or ice cream , small toys or trinkets, or even special privileges like staying up late or choosing a family movie night.

How long should it take for a child to complete a reward chart?

The length of time it takes for a child to complete a reward chart will vary depending on the child and the tasks or behaviors included on the chart. Some charts may be completed in just a few days, while others may take a week or longer.

Can reward charts be used for adults too?

Yes, reward charts can be used for adults as well. The tasks or behaviors and rewards may be different, but the basic concept is the same.

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Dry Erase Incentive Chart/Chore/Responsibility/School Attendance/Homework Progress Tracking Chart, 6 Pack in Multi-Color, 36 Rows X 25 Columns (17" x 22.5")

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28 Reading Incentives That Really Work

A little motivation helps!

Keep your students motivated to hit their weekly and monthly reading goals by offering a little motivation or reward. Here are some of our favorite ideas.

7. Create a classroom lending library.  This is an excellent way to reward reading with more reading. Ask students, parenting, and friends for book donations appropriate for your grade level. Once students reach certain reading goals, they can go to the lending library (or the “readbox” in this genius example) to choose another book.

9. Put together a classroom treasure chest.  Stickers, tattoos, and pencils are always popular treasure choice filler. You can ask parents for donations, too.

13. Give your class tickets. A lot of teachers use a class store as a behavior management system, but you can also use it for reading. Give students tickets for books that they read, and then they can cash them in for prizes (such as inexpensive Book Fair titles).

14. Have lunch with the teacher. You can do this as an individual award for a really big goal or you could also do it as a small group award. Let students eat lunch in the classroom with you, or join them at their table in the lunchroom.

22. Make custom book bags. Your students will love creating their own customized book bag. You can find many ideas out there on Pinterest, but one of our favorites is the chalkboard paint bag.

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26. Have class outside. As the weather starts to warm up, offer to do your next reading lesson outside if students meet their reading goals.

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