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Used by high school teachers across the U.S.
Created specifically for secondary classrooms (not elementary templates repackaged).
The #1 mistake new teachers make with reward programs—and how to fix it overnight
Exactly what to say and do when your classroom feels out of control (with real-life scripts & menus)
The Motivation Blueprint: A step-by-step plan that works for your unique students
Simple, proven routines that save you time—so you can focus on teaching, not juggling points or paperwork
How to get teenagers invested in your system (even the “tough crowd”)
Easy troubleshooting flowchart: what to do when things go sideways—no more panic or guesswork - ready to print and use tomorrow
“I didn’t think another classroom system would work… but this one actually did”
"Before using The Motivation Trap Toolkit, I felt aggravated with my classroom rewards system. I was especially struggling with lack of buy-in. What surprised me most was the simplicity of how to implement my needed changes. Within two weeks, I noticed more participation from almost all of my students.
The biggest shift for me personally was changing rewards from extrinsic to intrinsic motivators. If you're a high school teacher who feels stressed out about your classroom rewards system, this will help you clarify the process and remain calm."
“Our engagement changed almost immediately."
"I teach 9th grade Biology, and my biggest classroom challenge was students being off-task during lessons. After implementing the framework from The Motivation Trap Toolkit, I made just 2 changes. Here’s what happened: (1) Student participation increased by 70%. (2) I saw fewer students off-task during lessons. (3) Students began suggesting additional rewards without prompting.
What I love most is that this system feels logical and completely sustainable. This is not an elementary-style rewards chart. It’s built for high school — and it shows."
“I finally stopped bribing and started leading.”
"Before finding The Motivation Trap Toolkit, I felt overwhelmed trying to motivate my teenaged students. I was constantly rewarding the same kids.
What this resource helped me realize was I had several students that never received positive reinforcement and felt pretty much invisible.
Now my classroom feels a lot fairer. I no longer feel like I’m bribing students. Instead, I’m creating buy-in and promoting accountability. If you're a high school teacher trying to make PBIS actually work for teenagers — this gives you the structure without the burnout."
The Motivation Trap e-book: The clear, practical method for fixing failed reward systems ($49 value)
Case Study: Real-life high school transformation (before/after snapshots) ($19 value)
Bonus: Troubleshooting flowchart, for when things aren't going as planned - print and keep by your desk ($29 value), Positive Rewards Classroom Checklist, made with teen students in mind ($19 value)
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My first year teaching, I was desperate. I read every classroom management book, tried every reward chart and prize box—the works. Nothing stuck. My students played along for a week, then tuned out… or figured out how to work the system.
Every failed “fix” left me doubting if I belonged in teaching at all. The chaos was exhausting. I was going home defeated, burned out, and ready to quit.
I started looking beyond what “should” work, and got curious about what actually does.
I talked to students and veteran teachers, tried new approaches, collected what failed, and—most importantly—tracked what finally made a difference.
What I discovered not only restored order to my classroom, but helped me connect with teenagers in a way no generic reward system could.
Now, my classroom runs itself—with simple routines, respect, and a reward system that actually matters to my students. I’ve helped hundreds of teachers pull themselves out of the Motivation Trap, and I want you to be next.
You’ll keep resetting points.
The same students will dominate rewards.
Quiet students will stay invisible.
Engagement will stay inconsistent.
1. Is this just another elementary-style rewards system repackaged for high school?
No. This framework was built specifically for secondary classrooms. High school students respond differently to rewards — they crave autonomy, fairness, and respect. The Motivation Trap shows you how to shift from “bribery-based” systems to a structure that builds buy-in and accountability with teenagers. If you’re tired of sticker-chart energy in a 10th grade classroom — this is for you.
2. Will this conflict with my school’s PBIS requirements?
Not at all. In fact, this works beautifully alongside PBIS. Instead of replacing your school’s expectations, this framework helps you:
- Clarify reward criteria
- Increase consistency
- Improve fairness
- Move students toward intrinsic motivation
You’re not abandoning PBIS — you’re strengthening it for high school students.
3. I don’t have time to implement something complicated. How much work is this?
This was designed for busy teachers. You are not creating a system from scratch. You’ll get:
- A troubleshooting flowchart
- Plug-and-play survey templates
- A ready-to-use rewards menu
- A step-by-step restructuring framework
Most teachers implement the core adjustments in under a week. And many report that it actually reduces their classroom management workload.
4. Is this only for brand-new teachers?
Not at all. It’s ideal for:
- New teachers building their first system
- Mid-career teachers refreshing a stale system
- Teachers frustrated with inconsistent engagement
If you teach high school and your rewards feel ineffective — this applies to you.
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