Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Cookie Compliments & Brownie Points

I can't wait to try out the "Brownie Points" reward system with my class next year!  For the past three years I've done a compliment jar, but this sounds like WAY more fun!  I've seen MANY versions of this on Pinterest.  I also stumbled upon Rachelle's "Mystery Envelope" idea from What the Teacher Wants and incorporated that into mine as well.   Just for something different, I came up with the idea of Cookie Compliments that can be used as an alternative.  Below is a picture of my brownie pan and a download that includes cookies, brownies, a Mystery Envelope cover page, and rewards!



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21 comments:

  1. AnonymousJune 26, 2012 at 11:47 AM

    THis is a REALLY cute idea! I'm sure the students will love it!

    Marie
    The Hands-On Teacher in First!

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  2. Lisa R.June 26, 2012 at 11:49 AM

    You just made my day!! I wanted to do this in my class next year & I love the resources you shared. Thank you so much!!
    Lisa
    Learning Is Something to Treasure

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  3. Heather's HeartJune 26, 2012 at 1:58 PM

    This is all very cute! I love the idea of the mystery award. =)


    Heather
    Heather's Heart

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  4. Lisa R.June 27, 2012 at 11:40 AM

    It's me again! I just awarded you with The Versatile Blogger award. Come stop by & get it!! :)

    Lisa
    Learning Is Something to Treasure

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  5. Kelley DollingJune 27, 2012 at 1:40 PM

    I just found you blog via Learning is Something to Treasure. Your site (and you for that matter) are fantastic!! I cannot wait to see what else you have up your sleeve . . .

    Kelley Dolling
    Teacher Idea Factory

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  6. ~brookeb~July 3, 2012 at 4:49 AM

    Great blog! Will be back often. Im your newest follower.
    Brooke
    Teachable Moments

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  7. primary practiceJuly 3, 2012 at 11:46 AM

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  8. primary practiceJuly 3, 2012 at 11:49 AM

    Hi Jessica, I'm a new follower-found you through Pinterest. Thanks for sharing your Brownie Points and Cookie Compliments-adorable!

    {*had to delete first comment and repost because of a typo-should have proofread before publishing. haha*}

    primary practice

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  9. BrandiJuly 12, 2012 at 2:14 AM

    Just found your blog and I'm now following you. I'm doing the brownie points as well. Thanks for sharing these resources. I'd love for you to stop by my blog sometime.

    Brandi
    Success in Second Grade

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  10. JessieJuly 22, 2012 at 1:14 PM

    Do you give it as a whole class or to individual students? I love this idea.

    Jessie
    Look Who's Teaching

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  11. CandiceJuly 27, 2012 at 5:06 PM

    I'm definitely doing this year. Thanks for sharing! I would like to use this font on other things in my room. What font is this?

    Thanks,
    Candice
    grits629@hotmail.com

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  12. LadyJJuly 28, 2012 at 3:54 PM

    Thanks for sharing! I love this idea, Question though, What is a free choice forty?

    Thanks,
    LadyJ

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  13. UnknownAugust 3, 2012 at 6:09 PM

    Just wanted to say that you're incredibly creative and I love what you've come up with. I teach adults and although some of the teaching charts, etc. may not apply to them, I still think they're amazing!! I wouldn't mind seeing all these graphics and charts in my class any day!!

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  14. G8rtchrAugust 10, 2012 at 9:07 AM

    Thank you SO much for the printable - I've been searching everywhere for a great one and this is perfect... I do have a question - do you have 2 cookie sheets next to each other and do brownies for great working environment and cookies for random school-wide compliments?

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    1. Jessica HeerenAugust 10, 2012 at 9:09 AM

      You're welcome! I didn't plan on doing two different sheets, but that's actually a really great idea!!

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  15. UnknownAugust 16, 2012 at 9:26 PM

    I'm really excited to start Brownie Points with my class as well...Thanks so much for uploading this cute idea!!

    Charell
    Miss Milton's Memoirs

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  16. Amber O.August 18, 2012 at 10:10 AM

    Found you as a traffic source for my blog...you have absolutely adorable ideas! I LOVE this Cookie Compliment pack; thanks sooo much for sharing! You are officially on my list of blogs to watch...and your classroom is positively precious (I've been surfing through your blog quite a bit this morning! Adorbs!)
    SynonymRolls&AntonymMomnts

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  17. A. ReedJune 8, 2013 at 2:48 PM

    How am I JUST NOW discovering your blog? Thank you Pinterest! You are too cute for words...love your ideas! Come visit me sometime. www.justreed-ashley.blogspot.com. :)

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  18. G8rtchrJune 12, 2013 at 4:01 PM

    Just wanted to let you know I implemented the Brownie Points and Cookie Compliments this year with my kids. It went over really well - though I realized I needed to loosen up and reward more often, lol. I adapted it so that teams of students (I have 4 teams in my class at all times)could earn Brownie Points. Teams change every four weeks and it was hard to get them to earn enough brownies before the change! Each team had their own pan. The Cookie Compliments (only one pan) was used as a whole class reward. So every time the whole class blew me away or were noticed for being "with it", they earned a cookie on the pan. The kids really liked earning for team versus class - and it's much more visual than marbles. Thank you!

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    1. Jessica HeerenJune 13, 2013 at 8:59 PM

      That's wonderful! I'm so glad you and your class were able to use it this year! My kids really loved it too! :) I like how you split the class into teams. I may have to give this a try next year!

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