Monday, March 5, 2007

If it works....... do it again!

I'm into rewarding my kids for work well done! I do not have a de-merit system, where they lose privileges. When my eldest(WizzKid) was 3 I posted a chart on his wall to record the nights he slept successfully in his OWN bed! Once he had obtained 5 'Poo bear 'stickers on his chart he was allowed to choose an ice-cream at the corner shop! That first night, and from then on , he was a boy on a mission!!!!! He wanted that Ice-cream SO BAD that he was willing to deal with his fear of being alone. It worked!

Many years on, I am still a firm believer in 'Rewarding' my kids.
On Monday I presented a challenge(reward system) to my boys. I told them, I was looking for........
  • 100% on their weekly spelling tests
  • weekly bible scripture to be known off by heart

  • 80% or above to be obtained in their maths tests

  • Beautiful work!

I picked areas that I felt needed working on. Everytime they acheive in any of these areas they earn a sticker on the chart...........................


Once they have 10 stickers, they are allowed a dip in the TREASURE BOX! I showed them the rewards, and they were thrilled!

Which boy wouldn't accept a challenge when the 'stakes' are this high?

Love Fee


6 comments:

sara said...

Thanks for the good reminder to reward our kids. lately I have just been nagging them for the things they do wrong- I will try to catch them doing good and reward them.

Anonymous said...

Wow, those are some awesome incentives! Can I get some stickers too? :)

Beckaboo said...

Ooo!! Looks like WONDERFUL prizes!!

I like the rewarding system. Sure beats a punishment any day! *wink*

Okay, Fifi... It is time to get creative and come on over to my blog to play my game!!
http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/blessedindeedby3/
There's a REWARD (aka: prize)!!

Blessings!! :o)

Trina said...

I totally agree with the rewards system. I also use it when pottytraining and when memorizing their multiplication tables. Learnings should be fun, not something where you are punished by participating in. Great job Fee!

momto3blessings said...

That is awesome Fee! Thanks for the reminder about rewarding . I think I may follow your lead.

Anonymous said...

What an awesome idea! You're kids are so lucky to have such a great teacher! =)