Adding something pleasant to increase the future occurrence of a behaviour

Decide upon rewards

The low cost associated with the GBG

Fruit dummies, juice, goldfish crackers

The associative learning process that modifies behaviour based on its consequences

Pick a time

Normal classroom routine is not disrupted

Toy car, play-doh, squeeze ball

A bigger reward that is provided at the end of the day or week

Define the behaviours

Built in group contingency/peer influence

Praise, smiles, or high fives

Removing something unpleasant to increase the future occurrence of a behaviour

Put the game into effect!

Displeasure with groups or group sabotage

Bingo chip, stickers, or marbles

Provided immediately after the desired behaviour

Introduce the game

Can be applied to many children with little increase in teacher demand

Playing a board game, soccer or drawing time, extra free time