I keep an assortment of incentive prizes for students in a large bucket. This year students get one prize after earning 15 stickers. A more detailed description of how I use incentive prizes and stickers can be found here.
I typically keep candy, toys, or craft items in the prize bucket. I’ve noticed that students really like lollipops and Airheads, so I usually always have those in the bucket. I also put pencils, stamps, colors, and bookmarks. I usually find items in the dollar bin at Target, but I was really excited about my latest find online! I recently ordered a toy assortment from Oriental Trading that my students are also very excited about. I often catch them looking in the bucket before their lessons. The toy assortment was $12.99 and came with 50 pieces.
The prizes came in a large plastic bag: 
Here are a few of the prizes:
There are also lots of other toy assortments and holiday-themed items at Oriental Trading.
Lauren teaches piano to students of all ages. She enjoys creating resources for her students and teachers. She is the author of Ready for Theory®. For personalized help, check out the consultations page for teachers.
