tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4808820508498479724.post8981816176453710503..comments2024-03-28T12:34:54.188-05:00Comments on Growing Kinders: Gum Ball MachineKathleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10364050196576460037noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4808820508498479724.post-88181649750385076062012-04-15T14:32:23.423-05:002012-04-15T14:32:23.423-05:00Oh yes! I would love to see a picture of it! I was...Oh yes! I would love to see a picture of it! I was thinking of doing something like this next year -- what is a water yo-yo? You can e-mail me at growingkinders@gmail.com with the photo! Thanks!!Kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10364050196576460037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4808820508498479724.post-86079203238170791182012-04-15T13:35:37.193-05:002012-04-15T13:35:37.193-05:00I create individual gumball machines out of constr...I create individual gumball machines out of construction paper and creat a bulletin board titled "The Great Gumball Gallery". The students earn paper gumball for every skill that they master: counting to 100, uppercase letters, lowercase letters, letter sounds,etc... you get the idea I also give them a coin to use on the real gumball machine!!! When students fill their gumball machines, they also earn a special prize (this year it is a water yo-yo.) It is a great motivator for the kids and a great way for parents to see at a glance what skills need more practice at home. I will be happy to send you a photo of my bulletin board if you'd like :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4808820508498479724.post-53285866819188294772011-03-29T16:03:45.342-05:002011-03-29T16:03:45.342-05:00Every year during the 3rd quarter I print out indi...Every year during the 3rd quarter I print out individual gumball machines {coloring pages} and hang them on the kids' cubbies. If they're listening in class, walking right in the hallway, etc I tell them to go color in a gumball. When they get 5 colored in, they earn a real gumball to chew in class! It's become a great motivator because anytime I need the kids to focus or get back to work, I just have to tell ONE kid to color in a gumball...BAM! They're all back on track. I hope it works for you!<br /><br />http://LittleMissGlamourGoesToKindergarten.blogspot.comKristin Younghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12341425157516012570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4808820508498479724.post-59216474817814042762011-03-27T21:57:16.166-05:002011-03-27T21:57:16.166-05:00I use the Power Pellets idea from What the Teacher...I use the Power Pellets idea from What the Teacher Wants Blog<br />http://whattheteacherwants.blogspot.com/2010/09/behavior-management.html<br />Not my blog, but LOVE the idea and they WORK!!!!<br />I use the Skittles but I am looking to get a dispenser for them so "hands" aren't reaching inside the bowl.Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06889831453722481374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4808820508498479724.post-45192058138252120312011-03-26T20:52:44.986-05:002011-03-26T20:52:44.986-05:00I really enjoy your blog and so...
I'm awardin...I really enjoy your blog and so...<br />I'm awarding you the Stylish Blogger Award!<br />Just link back to my blog from yours and follow the directions posted there!<br /><br />Lisa<br />K is for kindergarten<br />http://www.iteachkinderkids.blogspot.comLisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16349224921688570587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4808820508498479724.post-70812779531045291512011-03-26T12:46:25.061-05:002011-03-26T12:46:25.061-05:00Love the blog! Thanks for sharing your ideas. I ha...Love the blog! Thanks for sharing your ideas. I have a compliment cookie... when the whole class gets a compliment from another teacher, we add a chocolate chip to the cookie, you could pass out a gum ball/skittle, what every is in it as a reward for getting a compliment from a other teacher around the school. When we fill up the cookie, we have a cookie party, I bring some cookies in to celebrate. I'm just getting started on my teacher blog. Estes-extras.blogspot.comMrs. Esteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04998735608337277290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4808820508498479724.post-69677842310865141682011-03-26T11:11:24.805-05:002011-03-26T11:11:24.805-05:00Or you can use it with this!Or you can use it with <b><a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Gumball-Math-Expansion-Pack" rel="nofollow">this!</a></b>Miss Kindergartenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12088250706844858902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4808820508498479724.post-82737662609053816462011-03-26T10:33:13.537-05:002011-03-26T10:33:13.537-05:00For the sight word gumball game, check out Shari S...For the sight word gumball game, check out Shari Sloane's instructions and pics. (www.kidscount1234.com, click on literacy centers, scroll down to the gumball machine)<br />LOVE it!Lindsayhttp://www.terraverdeschool.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4808820508498479724.post-24613270613711247122011-03-26T09:13:02.988-05:002011-03-26T09:13:02.988-05:00This is what I do...
http://mslbrown.blogspot.com/...This is what I do...<br />http://mslbrown.blogspot.com/2010/08/smarty-pants.htmlAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01695435235187507418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4808820508498479724.post-53281746080474617782011-03-26T08:52:58.716-05:002011-03-26T08:52:58.716-05:00Sounds like you have enough suggestions about the ...Sounds like you have enough suggestions about the gumball machine...SOOOOO...I just wanted to leave you a note about your blog makeover. I just love the new (I know you have had the look for a little while now) whimsical look. I am captivated each time I look at your page!!<br /><br /><a href="http://primarygraffiti.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Primary Graffiti</a>Mrs. Saoudhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15779133824420740297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4808820508498479724.post-68655955269909376872011-03-26T07:08:17.636-05:002011-03-26T07:08:17.636-05:00I use mine for a lot of things. First of all M&am...I use mine for a lot of things. First of all M&M's along with Skittles can go in there, too when you empty it out. This year I have a peanut allergy, so I can't use M&M's. I do use it like the above comments say, but I also use mine for several additional things...neat names on papers, quietest person I see lining up, no talking in the hall all the way down/back to library,etc. Someone also told me that you can use dimes, too instead of just pennies!! I usually never have that many dimes laying around.Robynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08796904734044843055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4808820508498479724.post-31346855875149341032011-03-26T06:36:21.340-05:002011-03-26T06:36:21.340-05:00I have a real vintage gumball machine on a stand i...I have a real vintage gumball machine on a stand in my room. My kids have mini incentive sheets with 20 spaces for the mini chart stickers. My school collects Box Tops and Campbell Soup labels so they get a point for each lablel they bring in. My class wins the contests almost every time. At 10 points earned, they get a penny to put in the gumball machine. At a full sheet (20) they get a prize out of the prize box.Jaimehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02906568709435795697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4808820508498479724.post-57092042434604461702011-03-26T05:31:27.522-05:002011-03-26T05:31:27.522-05:00Use it to distribute sight words. Put sticker lab...Use it to distribute sight words. Put sticker labels on "glass globs" (those neat, polished glass pieces you put in vases). Write the sight words on the labels and then put Modge Podge over the labels. The kids can take turns reading the sight words and recording them at a center.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4808820508498479724.post-6005682092041587402011-03-25T23:31:53.263-05:002011-03-25T23:31:53.263-05:00Love your blog! Thanks for sharing the great ideas...Love your blog! Thanks for sharing the great ideas! I am awarding you the Stylish Blogger Award! Please link back to my blog for the rules and the blog award image!Mrs.Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07294358363980135488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4808820508498479724.post-22897434668981284812011-03-25T23:30:02.377-05:002011-03-25T23:30:02.377-05:00Our friend gives children a penny for the gumball ...Our friend gives children a penny for the gumball machine when they fill up a reading sheet. The children love getting their gumball for that. <br />~LBAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4808820508498479724.post-45903714718700132152011-03-25T23:26:27.407-05:002011-03-25T23:26:27.407-05:00Depending on the skill level of your students...th...Depending on the skill level of your students...the gum balls can be rewarded for mastering different skills. For example, reading x# of sight words or reading at x Level. You can also use these as a reward for good behavior at the end of the week. <br /><br />Hope your little one is on the mend.Learning with Mrs. Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17531829108247730123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4808820508498479724.post-37425822585071112622011-03-25T23:26:09.365-05:002011-03-25T23:26:09.365-05:00I knew a teacher who used to give students that ha...I knew a teacher who used to give students that had some thing positive a nickle to get a gumball at the end of the week. Then she would take the nickles out for next week.<br /><br />You could have students put their name in a basket every time you catch them doing something right, could be academic or behavior, & at the end of the week pull out 5 names. Those 5 get a coin, whatever coin your machine takes, & they get a gumball. then you take out the coins for the next week.<br /><br />You could say that "Good work or behavior sticks!" Cheesy, I know but I am too tired to think of something cuter.<br /><br />Ms. M<br />www.msk1ell.blogspot.comMs.Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03426159534525251722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4808820508498479724.post-31605832685024553822011-03-25T23:25:54.537-05:002011-03-25T23:25:54.537-05:00We use ours if no one goes on blue (think about it...We use ours if no one goes on blue (think about it) on our behavior chart. If no one is, everyone gets a gumball.<br /><br />Jenniferkinderpondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09414359266640196075noreply@blogger.com