Classroom Challenges That Motivate Students
Why Challenges Work
Kids love a bit of friendly competition.
When they’re working toward a goal together — whether it’s filling a sticker chart, winning extra playtime, or raising the most for a fundraiser — their energy and motivation soar.
Challenges aren’t just fun. They teach teamwork, build confidence, and help students feel connected to each other and their school.
Classroom Challenge Ideas
1. The Sticker Race
Give each class a big chart and add a sticker for every order placed or goal achieved.
Watching their progress grow day by day is motivating — and the visual reminder keeps the challenge fresh in everyone’s mind.
2. Mystery Prize Reveal
Keep the final reward a surprise until the end of the challenge.
Each week, drop hints or reveal part of the prize to build anticipation.
3. Theme Week Fun
Tie the challenge to a theme — like “Superhero Week” or “Funky Colours Week” — and let students dress up, decorate, and get creative while working toward their goal.
4. Read & Raise
Combine fundraising with a reading challenge.
For every certain number of pages or books read, the class earns points toward the final prize.
Making It Work for Fundraising
Classroom challenges pair perfectly with Funky Station’s School Cashback Rewards Programme.
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Each class works together to encourage families to place orders.
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The more orders, the closer they get to their class reward.
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Rewards can be as simple as an ice block afternoon, a pizza party, or a fun extra activity.
The beauty? Students get excited about helping their school, and the school raises valuable funds for resources that benefit them.
More Than Just a Competition
These challenges aren’t only about winning — they’re about building teamwork, celebrating effort, and showing students that working together can achieve great things.
At Funky Station, we love seeing schools use creative ideas to get students involved, engaged, and proud of their achievements.
Want to bring a fun classroom challenge to your next fundraiser?
Find out more at www.funkystation.co.nz.