Bean Jars

Materials: two jars or containers for each class participating, one filled with small beans or dried corn
Description: So, my counterpart and I were tired of the kids saying simple things in Bulgarian that they certainly knew the English for (like, “Can I go to the bathroom?”, which I think is the first phrase everybody learns!) [...]

Point System

Materials: none
Description: It’s really simple – just start a point system for how the whole class behaves, and after 10 points or so, they get a fun day. When they’re listening and working, I give them a point, and write it up on the board, and when they’re not, I take one away. [...]

Motivation Bingo

Materials: Bingo cards, small markers (beans work well)
Description: I use this as a reward to encourage good behavior. I pick a word and if the class is noisy or not working I start counting if I count to five they lose a letter in the word. If they lose all letters by the appointed day [...]