20 Fun Ways Teachers Can Use Reward Stickers in the Classroom | Sticksy Prints Australia

Reward stickers are a simple yet powerful way to inspire students and make learning exciting! Whether you’re teaching early learners or upper primary, reward stickers help encourage positive behaviour, boost confidence, and celebrate achievements in a fun and visual way.

Here are 20 creative and easy ways to use reward stickers in your classroom — from motivation boards to subject-specific rewards — that your students will absolutely love.

🎉 1. Good Behaviour Charts

Create a class chart where students earn a sticker each time they demonstrate positive behaviour — kindness, listening, teamwork, or respect.

📘 2. Reading Logs

Reward reading milestones! Add a sticker for every book, chapter, or 15 minutes read to keep students motivated.

✏️ 3. Homework Completion Rewards

Celebrate consistent homework submission with themed stickers like “Brilliant Effort!” or “Homework Hero.”

💬 4. Positive Notes Home

Add a cute reward sticker to letters or notes you send home to recognise student progress or improvement.

🌈 5. Morning Roll Call Incentive

Reward students who arrive on time or are organised in the morning with a cheerful sticker.

🎯 6. Goal Setting Trackers

Use stickers as visual markers for goals achieved — from learning new words to improving handwriting.

💡 7. Workbooks & Assignments

A classic! Add teacher reward stickers to completed assignments to give instant recognition.

🎨 8. Art & Craft Projects

Let students decorate their finished art projects with stickers as part of the fun.

🧩 9. Group Work & Team Challenges

Reward groups that collaborate well or show kindness to teammates.

🐨 10. Australian Animal Sticker Rewards

Make it local! Use koalas, kangaroos, or wombats to celebrate Aussie classroom pride.

🏆 11. Classroom Reward Jar or Board

Every time the class earns a sticker, add it to a reward board. When it’s full, celebrate with a fun activity.

🎵 12. Music & PE Achievements

Recognise rhythm, effort, or sportsmanship with themed reward stickers — “Great Teamwork!” or “Super Star Singer!”

✍️ 13. Handwriting & Spelling Practice

Add a sticker when students form neat letters or spell tricky words correctly.

💬 14. Kindness Recognition

Catch students being kind! Create a “Kindness Wall” where they add stickers when helping others.

🧮 15. Math Milestones

Celebrate learning times tables, solving equations, or completing number challenges.

🧠 16. Classroom Challenges & Games

Use reward stickers as prizes for participation or winning group games.

🪴 17. Growth Mindset Posters

Add stickers to “I Can” statements on the wall — each sticker symbolises a new skill mastered.

💕 18. Birthday Rewards

Include special birthday-themed stickers to make students feel celebrated on their special day.

🖍️ 19. Creative Writing & Storytelling

Reward imaginative stories or well-structured writing with unique stickers like “Amazing Author!”

📅 20. End-of-Term Awards

Create mini certificates with stickers for achievements like “Most Improved,” “Team Player,” or “Super Scientist!”

🌟 Conclusion

Reward stickers are more than just decorations — they’re a meaningful way to recognise effort, boost classroom morale, and make every achievement shine. Teachers love them because they’re affordable, effective, and bring joy to both students and educators.

Explore our full range of teacher reward stickers at Sticksy Prints Australia — designed, printed, and packed with love in Tasmania.