MrsMe Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 I have the "Choreorganizer" from CB.com and I'm looking for ideas for rewards for kids doing chores. My dd is 8. What they get is a "buck" for doing chores and other duties, but I need ideas for rewards that doesn't always involve buying a toy. I have "picking out dinner" and tv time earning, because that's an issue with us, but I'm looking for other ideas. We live in the boonies, so going someplace isn't always optimal. Can you give me some ideas? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferdie Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 Baking with Mom Special craft Trip to park Family walk Extra bedtime story Extra 1/2 hour reading time at night Sleep over Go to high school ball game Plan a family outing Day off from chores Camping in living room Rent video S'more night Picnic outing or eat in front of TV Make your own pizza night New jigsaw puzzle Choose breakfast Extra computer time Friend over for tea Outing with Dad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 My dd9 loves fun socks. So last year I bought a couple of packs at Costco, polkadots/stripes etc, and then she would earn a sock or two. It was fun, but practical. I think we may do the same this year with pjs. She loves pajamas, so I am thinking about cutting a similar pair out of paper (like a paper doll) and then cutting the paper pair into pieces. She can earn a leg or arm, button or pocket, until she earns the whole set, she can't have them! You could do the same with a board game, letting them earn the men, the cards, the game board, etc. I have done it with Legos when ds was little. Legos come in little baggies inside the boxes. So, he would earn the baggies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsMe Posted October 27, 2008 Author Share Posted October 27, 2008 Wow, Ferdie many ideas! And Tap, Tap, Tap...great idea for the more pricey type things! Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nova mama Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 Thanks for the great ideas. I was just about to post a question about rewards for a music practice incentive chart. I'm so glad I searched first!!:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aggie Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 Here are the rewards my dc get for doing their chores and lessons: breakfast lunch dinner snacks a warm family home to which we all contribute lessons :001_smile: If they want money, they can earn it by doing extra chores...those I usually do. Otherwise, there are no external rewards or money for chores and school work. :001_smile: Oh, this sounds so mean and cold. It's not, really! I just can't imagine paying our dc for doing things they are supposed to do. Where would I draw the line? Pay them for brushing their teeth and showering? Sharpening a pencil? Perhaps I get the title of "Meanest Mom in the South"! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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