Okay, I was checking out who linked to me this week and in this post from Building Cathedrals was buried this great idea for rewarding children (especially small children) for the chores and little tasks they do. It's a variation on gold-star stickers, and a variation on paying kids for their chores, but better — oh here, just read for yourself:
I am thinking of printing out Erin's list [seven ways to clean up after yourself] and also trying to figure out a way to hold everyone accountable for their participation.
In the past, we have been using pennies for the church collection as an incentive for small chores (buckling your own car seat belt, hanging up your towel and coat), unfortunately, I tend to forget to follow through with the system. Perhaps the kids can see this list and earn a penny for their bag each day? Or something else? Any ideas out there?
Come on! Isn't that a great idea? I know my little ones are always clamoring for coins to put in the collection basket (we are boring old fuddy duddies who do all our donating in a lump sum once a year, no fun for kids). Why not earn them through good works and obedience? What do you think?
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