A Teacher’s Guide to Virtual Sticker Charts

There are a ton of ways to reward students. However, there is one cost-efficient way that is an easy, time-efficient way that yields great results.

This amazing resource is none other than a virtual sticker chart! That’s right, this behavior modification tool is a must-have in your classroom!

A virtual sticker chart is a fun and easy way to reward your students for being the superb kids that they are. Not only does this tool garner student engagement, but this type of reward system is also completely free! 

Let’s get into it. 

What is a Virtual Sticker Chart? 

A virtual sticker chart is a behavior modification system in which students can earn rewards in response to positive and desired behavior. This system is a means to encourage students to exemplify behaviors that will inevitably enhance their learning experience. 

For instance, if you have a student that is not intrinsically motivated to show model citizen behavior perhaps a sticker chart with items that the student may desire will encourage them to meet those high expectations.

The behaviors can range anything from:

• Helping a classmate tie their shoe
• Maintaining focus during a group project
• Being kind to a student who may have been bullied
• Raising their hand to answer a question
• Helping a peer complete classwork
• and showing leadership

The chart is a reminder of positive reinforcement in an effort to create an ongoing display of great behaviors! 

When Can a Virtual Sticker Chart Be Used?  

If you want to see more positive behaviors more often and as a means to keep your students motivated. The usage of the virtual sticker chart is entirely up to you. 

Teachers have chosen to use it:

• During the beginning of the school year
• During the middle of a tough semester
• When needing to do a reset for the classroom community as a collective 

The virtual sticker chart is an opportunity to encourage students to maintain a positive disposition in an effort to create an ongoing display of great behaviors! 

Students can “spend” their stickers on prizes, treats, or outings. 

There are a ton of ideas that can be implemented regarding prizes such as: 

• Free time during the class period
• Free homework pass
• Student choice on completing an assignment
• Extra time with a favorite teacher
• Snack of choice 
• Movie time during class while others work
• Skip a quiz

The Ideas are Truly Limitless

All in all, virtual sticker charts allow teachers the chance to reward students for exemplifying behaviors that can be modeled by their peers. 

Students learn that by continuing to show positive behavior they can be rewarded and this gives way to an increase in behaviors throughout the classroom and possibly the entire school building. 

The trend to change may not be instant, there are certain behaviors that students have been used to displaying for a while and this could mean that it may take a while for the behavior modification to take place. 

Therefore, maintaining consistency and fairness will be a major key to ensuring that students have the invitation to be their best selves. A virtual sticker chart only serves as an external motivation tool. 

Each day we are given the opportunity to encourage our students to be and do their best, a virtual sticker chart reinforces what we are endeavoring to teach them!