Stump the Strunkie!

I have used manipulation, if you will, as a teacher to my definite advantage.  In the past, I have had little games with my students to see if they could stump me with a problem, etc. or if I could stump them.  I would reward points to either the class or to myself.  This year I added a new spin on it and have a behavioral game of Strunkie vs. Strunkie's Bunch.  I know Bill and Gloria have had success with it so I thought I'd give it a try.  They get points for doing the right thing in the classroom and in transition times such as in the hallways and to and from lunch. Other staff members play along with me and tell my kids that they are watching them like hawks, trying to give me points not the kids.

Little stinkers!  They have beaten me four times to my one win.  When they "stump" me with their good behavior, I allow them to vote on a special treat that I bring to them.  They then sing an obnoxious song to me that I taught them...

"S--T-U-M-P!  Stump the Strunkie it's easy you see.  We always do what is right so Mrs. Strunk can't win the fight.  We stumped the Strunkie, we stumped, stumped the Strunkie..."  I have only been able to sing it to them once and eaten my special treat.  *sigh*  I guess that's the downfall of having a class who buys into manipulation!  LOL   :)   I love it!