Teacher Resources

Practical guides for classroom rewards, gamification, and getting through a school year without losing your voice.

First Week of School: Setting Up Your Classroom Reward System

Exactly what to do before day one, on day one, and in the weeks after to set up a classroom reward system that actually sticks all year.

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5 ClassDojo Alternatives Worth Trying in 2026

ClassDojo has been the default classroom management app for over a decade โ€” but it's not for every teacher. Here are five alternatives worth a look this year.

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How to Use Virtual Pets as Classroom Rewards

Virtual pets are one of the most effective classroom reward systems โ€” when set up well. Here's what works, what doesn't, and how to keep students engaged from September to June.

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Gamifying Your Classroom: A Simple Points System That Works

Most classroom gamification fails because it's too complicated. Six principles that make a points system genuinely work โ€” without burning you out by November.

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Whole Class vs Individual Rewards: What Actually Works?

Should you reward the whole class or individual students? When each approach works, when it backfires, and why the best systems use a mix of both.

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