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This terrific "Bright Idea!" was sent to us by Christine Noga.
This is a 'contest' we sponsored for all our teachers, encouraging them to stretch in their relationships with the children in their classes. On small slips of paper, I made a form, which included their name, class taught, date and a series of items to be checked off. (some items were: called my student, memorized a verse in relation to a lesson being taught, wrote my student a note, other).
Over a three month period, the teacher could request as many slips as they wanted, and they were eligible to fill out a slip for each child contacted. At the end of the quarter, all slips received were placed in a bowl and one was drawn for a prize. We awarded a choice of two prizes: A $25 gift certificate to a nice restaurant in town, or a $25 gift certificate to a local shopping center.
People love to win things, and although some teachers were not motivated to 'compete', many were. In the long run . . . the kids were the winners!
Christine Noga
Children's Director
Harvest Christian Church
Thank you Christine!
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