Working for Stickers

That is what my kids are doing, working to earn stickers. When school started, I decided to start a new reward system with Austin and Samantha. Let me just say, it is working! Austin and Sammy each have their own charts and earn stickers by doing good things. When their sticker chart is full, they get to choose a reward. I sat down with Austin and Sammy and let them tell me some of the things that they would like to have as a reward.

I have been having a hard time with them getting up in a good mood, getting Sammy to behave while I brush her teeth (she is not fond of me brushing her teeth) and getting them to help me pick up their toys. Well, my system is working and I just have to mention to word "sticker" for them to jump up and see what they need to be doing. I just hope that I can stay consistent with this. That has always been my down fall. I have great ideas and implement them, I just have a hard time being consistent with them! But the kids sure do a good job keeping me on my toes..."Mommy do I get a sticker?"

I made their charts and had them laminated at Kinko's. At the bottom of each chart I put how they can earn a sticker and a list of rewards to choose from once their chart is full.

Austin and Sammy have both filled up their charts two times! The first time we rewarded them with Chuck E. Cheese. Now that they have filled up their chart the second time, Austin will have earned the clothes I bought for him at Old Navy (hey, nothing is free) and Sammy wants to invite Ben Greer to play at the park. Hopefully the weather will stay nice and we can enjoy the park!