Ways to Reward Good Classroom Behavior Without Sugar

Classroom Party Treat Alternatives and Candy Free Teacher Reward Ideas

It is back to school time; with the new pencils and backpacks come classroom birthday parties, pizza parties and lots of junky rewards. How can we follow our clean eating goals at school? Here are a few alternatives to work with your school. It is possible to reward your children and celebrate without junk.

Classroom Alternatives to Candy

• Temporary tattoos
• Stickers
• Pencils
• Playdough
• Bubbles
• Money to school store

Individual Student Rewards

• Pass to skip one homework assignment
• Opportunity to go to the cafeteria first
• Pick a different seat for the day
• Lunch with the teacher or a different class

Group/Class Rewards

• Extra recess time
• Dance party in class
• Dress up day - class votes! (PJs, Hats, etc)
• Class game day (kick ball! Board games!)
• Class gets to march design flag and hang on school flag pole
• Class gets to visit animal shelter

Birthday Party Treat Alternatives

• Book swap
• White elephant gift exchange with inexpensive presents
• Fruit smoothie party
• Popcorn party - bring an air popper and different spices for toppings
• Do a craft project together as a class

Fundraisers

• Sell flowers, seed packets and other gardening supplies
• Sell tickets to throw water balloons or snowballs at teachers or the school principal
• Host a car, bike or dog wash

With a bit of creativity and forethought, we can have a fun, productive and healthy school year.