We have had some issues this summer with our kids not minding. Well, they do mind, but it is usually one the 3rd, 4th or 6th time we ask them to do something. I was at Utah/Idaho Supply and saw these ice cream cone cutouts and got an idea. I laminated them and taped the cones to the side of our fridge with each of the boys names on it.
We give the boys an ice cream scoop each time they mind me the FIRST time I ask them to do something. If they don't do it, they lose one, or just don't get one. It has been so much better here with this little program going on. If the get 5 scoops by the end of the night they get a treat the next morning.
I put magnet strips on the back so I can put them up and take them down easily. At first I was doing tape, but it made me not want to take them off because it was such a pain-I need to be able to be consistent.
It has worked really well. I will definitely say it can be a pain, but at least we have a little reward for the boys who mind and it is a way for me to get my point across without yelling when they don't mind. So far it has been pretty effective, I just can't slack off on it.
The reward can be a treat, extra time on the wii or a little prize. The one thing I am worried about is that our kids are going to have an aversion to ice cream since we use it as a consequence for being naughty both with this program and the one at church:)
3 comments:
What a cute idea!
And I have to say, Kort is having a hard time minding too! Must be the loose summer schedule!
When are u coming down miss?
I LOVE this idea, I am going to try it. I love to look at your blog because you always have good ideas!
What a great idea! I am headed to the Book Table to see if I can find something.
I can't remember if I told you but your baby announcement was priceless! I absolutely loved both pictures.
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