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Dear colleagues-

In the past, I have found that my book return rates at the end of the year were 
greatly improved if I could offer some sort of small incentive to students who 
returned all their books.  I've used erasers, mini high-bounce balls, plastic tops, 
and other small toys, mostly, purchased from one of the companies that sells such 
things by the gross for pretty cheap.  However, I've been trying be more "green" in 
my personal life, including a "no buying cheap imported plastic junk" policy, so 
the thought of dropping $50 or more of my own money on school incentives that fall 
into that category is definitely rubbing the wrong way.

Therefore... I'm looking for suggestions.  Can any of you think of some incentive I 
can give out to encourage book return at the end of the year?  I already do a 
bulletin board listing classes who have turned in all their books; I need something 
for individuals.  Items must be:

a) small
b) easy (no labor-intensive crafts)
c) very cheap (I expect to give out almost 500 prizes and would like to spend no 
more than $60, as this comes out of my pocket)
d) at least as appealing to K-5 students as cheap imported plastic junk

Thanks for any ideas!  If requested, I will post a hit.

Kris

Kristina Detmer
Library Media Specialist
Russell Boulevard Elementary
Columbia, Missouri, USA
kdetmer@columbia.k12.mo.us

When I get a little money, I buy books; and, if any is left, I buy food and 
clothes." 
~attributed to Desiderius Erasmus Roterodamus 

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