What are some ideas for using Music Money?
Music Money may be offered as a reward for whatever criteria the teacher specifies, including random rewards. Common criteria varies but could include being on time, bringing your materials, reinforcing hand position, participation, work completed, meeting a memorization goal, flashcards, meaningful repititions, etc. The students may use the money to then purchase ‘prizes’ (penny candy, music CD’s, notebooks, pens etc.) either weekly or monthly. We’ve found an auction at the end of term for teenagers in group class is very popular. Teens very competitively bid ridiculous amounts like $3000 for a 2 liter pop just so they can beat out their classmates!
