I want to emphasize that this is VERY different than the olden-style writing a name on the board for a punishment. With a playful attitude and a kindly “oops” reminder, it really stays pretty sweet and is not meant to make anyone feel bad. Usually, the student covers their smile with their hand as they catch themselves.
One note: The cookie example is not a typical minute to win it game for me because it is a big edible prize. I ALWAYS stick to skittles. One skittle if they made it through the week and were able to participate in the game and one skittle if they were able to “win” the game. Simple. Easy. Maximum of two small pieces of candy. No-food schools could use stickers as an alternative.
I NEVER tell the kids what the upcoming game will be for the week. When they get chatty and we are really needing to reel things back in, I come up with a really fun, new game. But often I just think of a game a few minutes before we play. Here are a few ideas to help get you started…
So there you have it! Are you ready to try to combine a blurt chart with a minute to win it Friday?
This has to be the BEST IDEA EVERRRRR! Oh…gosh..I love it soooo much! I am totally doing this in my classroom! Thanks so much for sharing such a great tip!
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Anna
Love this idea! We have a blurt chart, but I'm definitely going to add in the fun prize!
Natalie
Teachery Tidbits
Alyssha, this is AWESOME! You never cease to amaze me with your creativity and talent. I did Minute to Win It games at our classroom Christmas party, and the kids loved it. I know this would be a big hit, and only having to prepare for one a week is totally manageable. Love the positive tone and reinforcement for all the of kiddos doing their best. Thanks so much.
Nicole
Mrs. Rios Teaches Second Grade
Such a fun post! Love your Minute to Win it Ideas! My kiddos will love this! Thanks for sharing!
XO
Laura
What a fun way to end the week and send that positive reinforcement! Love it 🙂
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Corinna (✿◠‿◠)
Surfin' Through Second
My kiddos would love doing this! I may have to try it with them 🙂
I like this! What a great way to help kids be aware of their blurting out while rewarding the kids who control it! Fun fun fun!
Buzzing with Ms. B
I have chatty kiddos this year, too. It has been difficult to break this! I love the idea of playing a 'Minute to Win It' game as a reward… that would be pretty darn motivating!
Elizabeth
Seconds at the Beach
I'm all over it!!!! What a FUNNNNNNNN and positive idea!!!!!!!!! Thank you so much for sharing!!! Growing Firsties
Can I be in your classroom, please? I want to play all of those games!! I love the idea of the blurt chart, definitely going to share that with my teammates! Thanks so much!
Katie 🙂
KTP: Keep Teaching and Planning!
How fun? I have a kiddo that can't for the life of him quit blurting. He is also quite competitive so I think this just might be the trick!
Fabulous end of the week! What fun! Love it! 😉
Absolutely LOVE this idea. What a great way to help the kids practice self control without calling them out on their "oops" Thanks for sharing such a wonderful idea 🙂
This is fabulous! I have a blurt chart and I know it would be even more effective with your fun minute to win games- thanks for sharing such a great idea!
This has totally transformed my classroom behaviors! I used to have a blurt chart too, but never really had a great reward for not blurting out so it lost its luster. Once you get going with this, it turns into a well oiled machine! No blurts, plus a little fun on Fridays. At the end of the year, my students always say this was their favorite part of being in my class. It is pretty awesome!
Oh my goodness, what a BRILLIANT idea! LOVE it!!
SO trying this next week!
What do you do with kids that can't participate?
Marie-Eve,
The kids who can't participate have to just sit and watch. They have to fight that urge to want to try which is a great motivator for the next week!
Can you please publish a list of the games and supplies that you need?