You Oughta Know About… The “Eye” Spy Jar

Hey Friends!

I am excited to be a part of this month’s “You Oughta Know” hosted by Buzzing with Mrs. McClain!

Here’s a wonderful idea I borrowed and changed for my own classroom from the ever talented Katie Knight, Teacher to the Core!

ENTER..the “Eye” Spy Jar…

The Eye Spy jar is a great way to motivate your class. It's a whole group management system to create a well run classroom.

Here’s how Katie used it in her class.

In my class, it acts as our marble jar. Our whole-class incentive.

If “eye” spy something wonderful {like quietly working, walking in line, following directions…}, they get a googly eye in the jar!

They sure do get double googly eyes if another adult pays them a compliment!

Okay so maybe my firsties don’t quite get the play on words here, but they get the concept of “I SPY”. So anytime I need some peace, I say, “I SPY….” and they all get right to work to earn their eyes.

Once they fill the jar up, party time 🙂

I reward them with a short movie, a popcorn party, a popsicle party, even some extra GonoOdle time works for them too {how easy is that??}! It doesn’t have to be extravagant or difficult. Just add some time to something your students already enjoy {maybe centers, recess, or reading time}.

I found the chalkboard jar at Michael’s on sale for 70 cents! I grabbed some googly eyes & paint pens from Michael’s too! I think the whole thing was under $5! Super easy to make & the kids love it!