40 Ways Teachers Motivate Students

Teachers find countless ways to motivate students. What are some that work for you?

1. Find the stories
2. Music
3. Praise
4. Good phone calls
5. Set goals
6. Respect
7. Personal notes
8. Fun assignments
9. Competition
10. Guest speakers
11. Be human
12. Be flexible
13. Candy and Pizza
14. Class rewards
15. Be a role model
16. Costumes
17. Choices
18. Games
19. Tell a story
20. Positive Reinforcement
21. Parties
22. Extra Credit
23. Homework passes
24. Hamburger tickets
25. Earn free time
26. Personal attention
27. Ask them about themselves
28. Energy
29. Laugh
30. Firm, Fair, Flexible
31. Know the students
32. Attend events
33. Thank them
34. Give leadership roles
35. Field trips
36. Raffles
37. Movies
38. Say hi
39. Display work
40. Show them that you love what you do

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