Reward charts and Ideas

As a mother I'm constantly re thinking and re planning my reward system.  I was looking for a system that works without too much hassle, something that was easy to stick to and implement.  Here is what works for us and what I have learned.

1.  You need to be consistent - decide before hand what rules and behaviour is acceptable in your home and stick to these rules.  This is a tough one and I also find myself being more lenient at stages, but stick to the basics!

2.  Make a list that can be displayed with your rules on - this makes it so much easier for all the family members as they know what is expected of them.  This does not need to be a fancy list at all, here is our list:

 In stead of just writing down all the house rules I've also drawn little pictures for my little non reader.  All the rules are written on an umbrella, because they protect us from the storms that will follow if they are not adhered too.  :)  You can read more on our poster here.

3. Decide beforehand what qualifies as a reward, this can be something small.  We have a little basket in our home that contains sheets of stickers, hair clips, small, cheap toys, etc that she can choose from whenever she qualifies for a reward.  I never spend more than R40 a month on this, cut up sheets of stickers for example to stretch the pack or separate hair clips to add more to your basket.  Rewards do not have to be a physical item, it can be a visit to your local park or a treat as well.  Decide what will work for your family.

4. Have a physical reward chart or system that they can see.  We use a clothes peg system which works great.  She needs 10 pegs in order to qualify for a reward, each morning we count the pegs as well sneaking in some maths!

This beautiful Russian Doll was made by a dear friend, contact her via email if you would like to order one.
You can also download this freebie to use as a reward chart.

5. Praise any good behaviour, even if it is super small!  Children thrive on discipline and praise and just saying something as simple as "Mommy noticed you share your sweeties with your friend, that was so big of you and I'm so proud of you" can make a huge difference.

6. Try not to make the reward system to complicated - for little ones keep the amount of stickers, pegs, stars that they need to achieve to qualify for a reward to a minimum for 2 year old and up you can start with as low as 7.  For younger kiddos you can even make it as low as 2 - 3.  This will encourage them as they see progress.

7. Enjoy it with your child and see this as a tool to help them learn and grow.  Remember nothing is cast in stone!

Any ideas on reward systems?  Please feel free to share with us! 

Children Learn what they LIVE

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I just love the following poem by Dorothy Law Nolte, she sums up the essence of being a parent in this one poem!  Each second you spend with your child is precious, each word you speak can influence his / her future.  Always guard your tongue and speak words of encouragement, comfort and grace filled words to uplift your child.  Above everything else, enjoy each precious second with him / her, because they do grow up much to fast!

Children Learn what they live by Dorothy Law Nolte

If a child lives with criticism

He learns to condemn.

If a child lives with hostility

He learns to fight.

If a child lives with ridicule

He learns to be shy.

If a child lives with shame

He learns to feel guilty.

If a child lives with tolerace

He learns to be patient.

If a child lives with encouragement

He learns to have confidence.

If a child lives with praise

He learns to appreciate.

If a child lives with fairness

He learns justice.

 If a child lives with security

He learns to have faith.

If a child lives with approval

He learns to like himself.

If a child lives with acceptance and friendship

He learns to find love in the world.

Happy learning and growing for the rest of the week with your little one! 

Boost your child's self confidence

It is so important to boost your child's confidence in herself and her skills. here is a few quick tips:

* Smile when your child enters the room.
* Listen when your child is trying to talk to you. Don't pretend to listen, if you are busy at that moment, rather tell your child that you really want to hear what she is saying and that you just have to quickly finish what you're doing, and then you will give her your full attention. (then obviously do what you said)
* Keep your promises no matter how difficult.
* Spend time with her and do something she wants to do.
* Give her age appropriate choices and support her choice.
*Ask her opinion.
* Hug her often!
And enjoy your child!
A nurtured, loved and respected child will have confidence in herself and her abilities and she will be well on her way to being well rounded happy, self motivated adult!

Long Weekend Fun!

I'm sure everyone is looking forward to the upcoming long weekend! Not only for Easter celebrations, but also a fun, relaxing time with family and friends!

We have a special gift for you to help you entertain your little ones over the long weekend, simply download this free pack to enjoy!  The download link will expire on Monday, so be sure to download it asap!

We hope that you have a wonderful Easter weekend!

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The Clever Kids Club is for parents and teachers of preschoolers (ages 2-6).

Join our Clever Kids Club for under R26 / $5 a month!

Club members join for a year and receive the following:

• A gift sent via email when registering.
• A weekly fun pack consisting of the following:
  • 5 activities to do with your preschooler.
  • Flashcards. During the year we will cover the alphabet, numbers 1-20 and colours.
  • A fun worksheet / game / colouring picture.

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• After we've received your payment you will immediately receive your welcome gift.
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