Motivation and Engagement
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Parent / Child Contracts
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Incentive Plans for Elementary Students
Setting Up a Plan
Incentive plans can be tailored to fit your family's needs and your child's motivation. Set up a plan to earn rewards by attending classes, focusing on school, completing work, or getting along with siblings during school- whatever your family needs! Remember, rewards are not bribes. Bribes are given before an activity, hoping for a desired result in return. Rewards are like a paycheck, they are what you get for doing what you have agreed to do. Below are some links to tips for getting your plan up and running.
Rewards That are Free or Low Cost
Anything your child will work for is a reward. Praise is your biggest reward, and it's free! Kids want to make adults they care about happy with them. Let your kids know when they are doing a good job, it means a lot to them! Sometimes praise isn't enough and kids need a tangible rewards. This could be one-on-one time with a parent doing a desired activity, a special treat like a candy, or anything you want! Here are some no and low cost lists of ideas!
Incentive Plans for Middle & High School Students
Setting Up a Plan
Incentive plans can be tailored to fit your family's needs and your child's motivation. Set up a plan to earn rewards by attending classes, focusing on school, completing work, or getting along with siblings during school- whatever your family needs! Remember, rewards are not bribes. Bribes are given before an activity, hoping for a desired result in return. Rewards are like a paycheck, they are what you get for doing what you have agreed to do. Below are some links to tips for getting your plan up and running.
Rewards That are Free or Low Cost
Anything your child will work for is a reward. Praise is your biggest reward, and it's free! Kids want to make adults they care about happy with them. Let your kids know when they are doing a good job, it means a lot to them! Sometimes praise isn't enough and kids need a tangible rewards. This could be one-on-one time with a parent doing a desired activity, a special treat like a candy, or anything you want! Here are some no and low cost lists of ideas!