Dianne-TX Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 I'm stuck on my list of things that they can do to earn time. So far, I've got extra jobs and book reports. I need to creativity help. Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annlaura Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 :bigear: Are you using a point system of some sort? Are different things worth different amounts of tv/wii time? Just curious how you're weighting everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dianne-TX Posted October 17, 2011 Author Share Posted October 17, 2011 :bigear: Are you using a point system of some sort? Are different things worth different amounts of tv/wii time? Just curious how you're weighting everything. Right now, I'm just thinking of the things they can do. I'll probably do a point system. How do you do your earning system? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dianne-TX Posted October 18, 2011 Author Share Posted October 18, 2011 :lurk5: Anyone use a points/earning system for anything, not just tv/WII time, but anything? I would love ideas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink Fairy Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 We have a general rule that all schoolwork and chores must be done first, and then there is a 20 minute time limit for wii. During the summer, there is a 1:1 exchange for music practice and wii minutes, with a 30 minute cap on wii play time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandellie4 Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 We include extra chores (they each have set chores, but an extra chore is more exciting when they can use it to buy time). We include school assignments, too, and reciting memorized Bible verses. We also have "random acts of kindness" for brothers and sisters. We have foster and adopted children and it's really fun to watch them trying to outdo each other, surprising each other, etc. It's like that commercial..."I'm going to vaccuum your side of the office.... I can't hear you because I'm making you a smoothie." It helps them bond, especially when there's a new kid in the house. Sandy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annlaura Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Right now, I'm just thinking of the things they can do. I'll probably do a point system. How do you do your earning system? I'm random right now. I need more ideas too. :tongue_smilie: I'd like to implement a system that is consistent. I was thinking of using tokens in a jar - redeemable immediately or stashable. At the same time, I'm afraid of putting too much value on screen time. So I'm still thinking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celia Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 We've use the program Accountable Kids (google it) for over a year and LOVE it. No other chore system has made it more than a couple months prior to this one! Basically, I have a list of chores that they do in the morning, afternoon, and dinner. They flip over their 'reminder card' when they've fininshed it. Once all their chores are done for that period of the day, they get a ticket. It can be spent on whatever they choose (we have a list of things they can use them for, and one of those options is 20 mins wii/tv/computer). They also have to do a 'helping hands' once a day of my choosing, and they can earn extra chores for bonus bucks. For really great behaviour, they can earn a best behaviour card, which they use as a ticket. For poor behaviour, I take tickets away. There's more to the program than that, but, I've got to say, it's just grand to wake up in the morning to two of my kids having gotten themselves dressed, fed, and their rooms cleaned and teeth brushed without me having to say a word! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dianne-TX Posted October 18, 2011 Author Share Posted October 18, 2011 Oh, these are good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Embassy Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 I only hook it up with exercise. One minute of exercise attains one minute of Wii time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalicoKat Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 We are only able to use it as a reward because it is their "currency." If they get the school check list for the week completed + their Saturday chores by Saturday. They're able to play for 30 minutes. Let me add there are 5 of them so please don't we're accuse us of being stingy. Sometimes, very few times, I hang out a carrot of 30 minutes mid week for everyone who's up-to-date on their check list. This is my way of encouraging the ones who are growing weary of doing their school work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K&Rs Mom Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 We also have "random acts of kindness" for brothers and sisters. I love this idea! I'm random right now. I need more ideas too. :tongue_smilie: I'd like to implement a system that is consistent. I was thinking of using tokens in a jar - redeemable immediately or stashable. At the same time, I'm afraid of putting too much value on screen time. So I'm still thinking. Same here. I'm considering a couple of different ipod apps that I think they would enjoy to keep track, but haven't decided yet. I'm making a list in my head of some ways to earn (including chores & schoolwork), but not sure what they'll redeem for (same reason - I don't want that to be what they love enough to work for). I may make screen time one of several options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatieJ Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 When we were homeschooling, we didn't own a Wii, and I can't remember when we got the GameCube, but I am sure it was not ever used during schooltime or evenon school days if we did own one. Summer time was about the only time I used a reward system for gaming and TV and they had to earn it by reading or doing math skills. 30 mins of reading equals 30 mins of gaming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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