Tangible Rewards
----Tell the child clearly what the good behaviour is you want to see.
---Only attempt to deal with one or two problem behaviours at a time and don’t expect miracles; expect to move forward n small steps.
---Try to notice any good behaviours, even small ones.
---Choose small rewards and give rewards each day, normally immediately following good behaviour
---Get your child to help you choose the rewards.
---Give rewards only after the desired behaviour has been achieved.
---Reward ordinary, everyday achievements.
---Explain clearly why rewards are given.
---Have a variety of different rewards on offer.
---Let your child know that you have confidence he or she will behave well and achieve the rewards
Rewards
CHEAP ITEMS
-Crayons, paper, pencils, colouring books.
-Surprise small bag with marbles, rubbers etc.
-small toy e.g. car.
-Hire a child’s video of child’s choice.
-Special treat in lunch box.
-Clothing for doll or added section for toy.
-Choosing breakfast cereal.
-Special snack after nursery/school.
SPECIAL TREATS AT HOME
-Choosing pudding for the family.
-Using telephone.
-Dressing up in parent’s clothes
-Having a friend for tea, or overnight.
-Choice of TV programmes.
-Making playdough.
-Making cake with parent.
-Growing seeds.
SPECIAL TREATS OUTSIDE HOME
-Staying with friends or family.
-Trip to park.
-Going to the pictures.
-Riding bike in safe area.
-Ride on escalator 3 to 4 times.
-Visit zoo
-Go swimming.
-eed ducks.
-Going to the beach, making sandcastles.
SPECIAL TREATS WITH PARENTS
-Making biscuits.
-Extra bedtime story.
-Help plan the day’s activities.
-Doing puzzle / craft activities.
-Watching favourite TV programme with parents.
HANDY HINTS
Praise
---Praise your child when he or she is being good, don’t wait for perfect behaviour.
---Praising is not going to spoil a child.
---Difficult children need more frequent praise.
---Tell your child very clearly why you are praising.
---Praise should only follow good behaviour.
---Be enthusiastic and give good eye contact when you praise.
---Give praise immediately after good behaviour.
---When praising a young child, give cuddles, pats and kisses etc.
---Praise children in front of adults and other children.
100 Ways To Say ‘Well Done’
-That’s super--Spot on--I like it---Super stuff---Really great---What a good try---Brilliant---Clever----
I’m impressed---What a brainwave---You do work well---Very imaginative---Nice try---That’s good work----Superb---Well remembered---Good logic---Excellent work---Good thinking---You’re a star--------You are doing well-----Great try-----Quick thinking---Well done---Well figured out---I like that---Congratulations---You are doing great---You’ve done really well---Keep on trying---You show real promise---You have great ideas----You’ve mastered it----Well thought out----You’ve fitted a lot in-----
How imaginative you are---Good problem solving----What a perfect example----Well worked through---I’m very proud of you---I’m proud of your work---You are really tuned into work today------It’s a pleasure to see you work like that.---One more attempt and you’ll be there---You’re work is improving
---You are a pleasure to teach---Beautiful job---That’s good thinking---A very good try----You learn quickly---You’ve got the hang of it---You’ve done better than ever---That’s a fine attempt---You’re a problem solver---I couldn’t have done better myself---You soon mastered that---You really stuck with it----You don’t give up----You’ve got that down to a fine art
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