Classroom auctions are a fun and engaging way for students to learn about supply and demand, saving, and decision making. They can foster a sense of competition and collaboration among students, getting them more involved in the learning process. Here are a few ways you can do a classroom auction with ClassBank!
The in-person auction
Have students bid on items in person during class, complete with you as the auctioneer (or better yet, turn it into a student job)!
What you will need:
Gather a variety of items for students to bid on. These can be small prizes such as stickers, treats, or larger items such as gift cards.
Bidding paddles (not necessary, but fun!)
2. The silent auction
Set up your auction items around the room, along with a silent auction bidding sheet, for students to browse and make bids on throughout the class period or week.
What you will need:
A table and space to set up your auction items on
Bidding sheets for each item
3. The digital auction
Create your very own Ebay for students to browse items and make bids online! A HUGE thank you to Alec Hess for creating this How to set up a Digital Auction Guide.
What you will need:
Digital auction site
Sample site (make a copy to use this template!)
Once the auction is over, send your students a custom expense to pay for their newly won item!
