How 1 Idea Got Students to Come Prepared, Participate, AND Stay Positive (All You Need is Fake Money?!)

2025-02-23

There is unexpected power in fake money to students of all ages! If you are looking to motivate students to come to class prepared, actively engage, and maintain a positive mindset throughout the school year, you are in the right place! In this week’s episode of the This Teacher Life podcast, we dive into a creative and highly effective classroom strategy that has transformed student engagement, participation, and attitude. From improving attendance to fostering a competitive yet supportive environment, this episode will reveal th...

There is unexpected power in fake money to students of all ages!

If you are looking to motivate students to come to class prepared, actively engage, and maintain a positive mindset throughout the school year, you are in the right place!

In this week’s episode of the This Teacher Life podcast, we dive into a creative and highly effective classroom strategy that has transformed student engagement, participation, and attitude.

From improving attendance to fostering a competitive yet supportive environment, this episode will reveal the simple yet powerful techniques that have turned around classroom dynamics.

Whether you’re teaching high school, middle school, or even elementary grades, you’ll leave with actionable insights on how to incorporate this fun and impactful idea into your own teaching practice.

Tune in to discover why all you might need to unlock a classroom full of motivated students could be a little bit of fake currency!

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Episodes Referenced in this Episode:

Paying Kids to Read Books

Little Debbie December

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