gold stars
Teacher's approval symbols
Gold stars are small star-shaped stickers or symbols given as rewards, especially to children for good work or behavior in school.
The practice extends metaphorically to any recognition of achievement or approval: You want a gold star for doing the dishes?
The sarcastic use implies someone is seeking praise for something unremarkable.
- rewardPayment for service
- well doneThoroughly cooked, or congratulations
- pat on the backGesture showing approval
- stickerAdhesive-backed paper or plastic
- sticker chartProgress tracker with adhesive markers
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- elementary schoolclassroom, student, first grade teacher, reading skills, teacher
- awardsaward, awards, winner, winners, prize
- preschoolpreschool, nursery school, pre-K, pre-k, play-based
- chore chartstickers, checkboxes, magnets, reward system, weekly tasks
- praiselauding, compliments, laudation, accolades, great job
- school day reminiscenceschildhood memories, schoolyard games, classroom antics, recess, first day
gold starsdemerits
Penalties for misconduct
failing grades · red marks · F's · zeros · black marks
gold starsreprimands
Formal expressions of disapproval
criticism · condemnation · disapproval · censure · reproach
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