
15 Popular Classroom Rewards From Past Decades
Journey back in time to rediscover the simple prizes and special privileges that made being a student in the 20th century so rewarding.

Journey back in time to rediscover the simple prizes and special privileges that made being a student in the 20th century so rewarding.

Every classroom had at least one teacher whose signature sayings lived on long after the final bell. Whether they were funny, strict, or unintentionally dramatic, these phrases were repeated endlessly by students who knew them by heart.

Some teacher sayings are so common that they almost feel like part of the curriculum. Students may not remember every lesson, but they definitely remember these signature lines.

Passing notes used to be a harmless way to kill time during boring lectures or to share secrets with friends. However, looking back, some of those scribbled messages were far more serious than anyone realized at the time.

Even the most focused student found it hard to resist fidgeting with certain school supplies. Some items were clearly built to be useful but secretly doubled as toys in disguise.

Here's a look at school lessons and practices that were once part of every classroom but have since disappeared.