I give clear classes a thank you note printed out just for that class with a goofy
picture on it and something like, "Thank you for returning all of your library
books!" I made on Publisher I put in their class name, ie., 3B, 1A, PKA, etc. and
the current date. They love to hang them outside the door of their classroom. It
is something so simple they just love to show off they are clear with the library,
and yes every child counts. It is a class incentive.
I ordered the free bookmarks and make, or get new ones from TLA, shops, etc to pass
out to each student who is clear individually. But they hate to hear, " Mrs.
Soandso, your class is missing out on a happy face by one book? I hope they can
find the book before next week so you can earn a happy face!"
Colette ;] <')))))>< Colette D. Eason Marsalis Library MLS Dec. 2003
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> Date: Thu, 5 Jul 2007 21:49:08 -0400
> From: mds_99@BELLSOUTH.NET
> Subject: Re: Incentives for returning books-
> To: LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
>
> I have enjoyed reading the incentive ideas. Last year it seemed that I had more
>overdues than in past years for some reason despite what I thought was myself and
>assistant being more "vigilant" with overdue notices,reminders,etc. I would be
>interested in trying some of the incentive ideas this year.
>
> My question for those of you currently using these ideas though is how do you
>handle it when there is a class with one or two kids who have had books overdue
>for months that they either can't or won't find or pay for , therefore making it
>impossible for their class to ever totally have all books returned/nothing
>overdue? Do you just make exceptions and not count them against the class total or
>how do you handle those situations?
>
>
> Matthew Strickland
> Media Specialist
> Brook Glenn Elementary
> 2003 East Lee Road
> Taylors, SC 29687
>
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