Token Board Lesson Script

Introduction: What are Tokens? (5 minutes)

Teacher: "Good morning, everyone! Today, we're going to talk about something super exciting: earning rewards! Does anyone know what a reward is? What makes you feel happy or proud?"

Teacher: "That's right! A reward is something special you get for doing something good. Today, we're going to learn about 'tokens.' Tokens are like special points we can earn for making great choices and trying our best!"

(Display Token Board Slide Deck - Slide 2: "What are Tokens?")

Introducing the Token Board (10 minutes)

Teacher: "Look at this special board!" (Hold up your physical token board example or point to the slide deck.) "This is called a Token Board! It helps us see how many tokens we've earned. See these empty spaces? That's where our tokens will go! And look here, this spot says 'I'm Working For'. This is where we put a picture of the reward we really want to earn!"

(Display Token Board Slide Deck - Slide 3: "My Token Board")

Teacher: "This board helps us see how close we are to getting our reward. Every time we make a good choice, we get to put a token on our board!"

Step-by-Step Earning (5 minutes)

Teacher: "So, how do we earn these awesome tokens? It's simple! We earn tokens by making good choices. For example, if you are sitting nicely during circle time, you might earn a token! If you are listening quietly when I'm talking, you might earn a token!"

(Display Token Board Slide Deck - Slide 4: "How to Earn Tokens")

Teacher: "Let's look at some ways we can earn tokens today:"

• "Listening quietly when the teacher is talking."
• "Sitting nicely in your spot."
• "Completing your task or activity."
• "Helping a friend."

Teacher: "Can anyone think of another good choice that might earn a token?"

Practice Time! (7 minutes)

Teacher: "Alright, let's practice earning! For the next few minutes, we're going to work on a small activity. Every time I see someone making a good choice, like sitting quietly or trying their best, I'm going to give you a token for your board!"

(Distribute individual token boards and some tokens to each student. Engage them in a short, simple activity like coloring a picture or stacking blocks. Observe and provide tokens as appropriate, verbally reinforcing the behavior.)

Teacher: "Wow, I see some excellent listening! Here's a token for your board, [Student Name]!" (Place a token on their board.) "Great job focusing on your coloring, [Student Name]! Another token for you!"

Choosing Rewards (3 minutes)

Teacher: "Look at your boards! When you fill up all your token spaces, it means you've earned your reward! Now comes the fun part: choosing your treat!"

(Display Token Board Slide Deck - Slide 5: "Time to Trade!". Show a selection of small, pre-determined rewards.)

Teacher: "Today, you can choose from things like a fun sticker, extra playtime, or a special pencil! What will you work for today?"

Wrap-up and Next Steps (5 minutes)

Teacher: "You all did a wonderful job learning about token boards today! Remember, when you make good choices, you earn tokens, and when your board is full, you get a special reward!"

(Display Token Board Slide Deck - Slide 6: "Your Awesome Token Journey!")

Teacher: "We will be using these token boards every day to help us make great choices. Now, for a quick activity, I have a Token Board Activity Sheet for you. You can draw or tell me what reward you want to work for and how you will earn tokens!"

Rewards Warm-Up

Teacher: "Good morning, superstar learners! To get our brains ready, let's think about something fun! What is something special you would like to get for doing a really good job at something? Maybe a sticker, a high-five, or extra time to play? Draw or tell a friend!"

My Token Goal Cool Down

Teacher: "Great job today learning about our token boards! For our cool-down, I want you to draw or tell me one thing you learned about earning tokens, and what reward you might want to work for first!"

My Token Board Activity Sheet

Name: _________________________

I Am Working For:

(Draw or paste a picture of your desired reward here!)

I Will Earn Tokens By:

(Circle or draw the good choices you will make!)

• Listening Quietly
• Sitting Nicely
• Finishing My Work
• Helping Friends