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Sparkling in Second Grade

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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!
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.
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}.
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.
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!
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.
Katie from Teacher to the Core does it a little different, she even has some free printable eyes and labels, check it out!

Go ahead and take a peek at all the other “You Oughta Know” posts HERE.

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