Here is my regular token board. Students can earn tokens for appropriate behavior, completion of work tasks, correct responses, etc.
These Schedule Based Token Boards have specific spaces for each student to earn a token for each center in their schedule. So – if their morning rotation is science, teacher time, language, and reading – they can earn a star for each station. The star goes right on top of the visual for each station. Instead of having velcro choice pieces for reinforcer options – we included the 2 most common preferred activities (iPad and break time) and then did a generic “special treat” image for other options. Students circle what they want to work for with a dry erase board.
Besides having a structured and specific way to earn tokens toward a bigger break – this token board also helps students navigate their schedule by reminding them of the order of activities and how many stations are left in their rotation. I love built in behavior management interventions!
Sneaky tip: use clear velcro on the schedule pictures so students can still see images and not have it covered up by velcro! Also, label each board with the student’s name. Now everyone has their own system!
Are you interested in this for your room?
If so, purchase my regular token board package – Positive Reinforcement System for Children with Autism. Forward me your receipt and your order of 5 daily activities and 3 reinforcer options and I’ll send it over!
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I’m confused…..I have already purchased the original positive reinforcement system, I want this new one too, do I forward you something showing I bought the previous one and you will send me the new one? Or I buy the new one too?
I have the same question as Nikki Bradshaw.
Where do you purchase clear Velcro?
I LOVE this idea! I have a student with a different type of reinforcement system who I am embedding individual behavioral rules, using a whiteboard center to write out the tasks required & incorporating the DRL token board at the bottom to show the progression (still tweaking the actual presentation) but so far a success!! This looks great too, especially for more consistent routines. Thanks for sharing 🙂
Forward her your receipt of the original purchase and she’ll send you the new one. Along with the receipt, I think she needs the reinforcer choices you want and the order of activities you want above the reinforcers.
There is such a thing at clear Velcro? Excellent post!
Sorry for the confusion! Yep – just forward me something that you purchased this already and send me the info of what 5 schedule pics you want and what 3 reinforcer options – and I’ll send it over!
Here you go: https://www.amazon.com/VELCRO-Brand-Sticky-Coins-Clear/dp/B001ASD850/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1414250478&sr=8-1&keywords=clear+velcro
Yep exactly! Sorry for the confusion! Just forward me the receipt that you purchased this already and send me the info of what 5 schedule pics you want and what 3 reinforcer options – and I’ll send it over!
Love those ideas! Thanks for sharing!
Here you go: https://www.amazon.com/VELCRO-Brand-Sticky-Coins-Clear/dp/B001ASD850/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1414250478&sr=8-1&keywords=clear+velcro
I love this concept. Allowing students to have their own personal token board is a great way to keep students motivated and feel in charge of their own rewards. I think that the velcro is a great strategy to use so that students can place the stars on their board when they have earned one. This is something that could be used in all typed of education classrooms. I also like your tip on using clear velcro so that students can still see the images.
Hi Sasha,
If I want to use this throughout the whole day for routine activities such as meeting time, lunch, centers, etc to monitor behavior do you think offering the reinforcer (for 3-5 mins) after they complete each activity with a star would work since the activities don’t happen consecutively? I love this idea I just wan to make it work for our classroom schedule.
Thanks, Rachel!
Hmmm… I think that could still work. And maybe use star towards a bigger reinforcer at the end of the day?
Hi Sasha! What is your procedure for when a student does not earn a star on their schedule and the rotation has moved? I think I know, but still want to pick your brain;-)
Yep this is something we considered. I think it would depend on the student. If a student misses the star on say the second station – what is their motivation to be good at the next 3 stations? There are a few solutions – if a student didn’t get the star at a station – they could stay at the station longer and finish their work to get the star. You could also provide the option of going back to the station after the complete rotation to get the opportunity to get the star back. Other option that you may need to take with some students – they lose out on the reinforcer. Some students may need to now that it’s not an empty threat – if they don’t earn all the stars = they don’t get the reinforcer. It may be a rough day, but it will be worth it in the long run. Long answer! Like I said – it depends on the kid!
I love this idea. I have a few questions. I was watching a video tutorial yesterday and I heard you mention that you use a token economy using dollar bills. Do you also use these token boards?
Depends on the kid! Some use these smaller token boards for more structure and visuals and others use a class wide token economy system! 🙂
Question? I want to do the token economy in my classroom, but I also love this idea. Do you combine both economies or is it just one or the other?
Thank you,
Araceli
I think you could do both! This system is great to bridge into a token economy but you could use tokens for larger items. Just make sure your staff and students understand how to use both systems together.