I’ve spoken several times about our need for improving my daughter’s behavior. I’ve also shared how we’ve used consequence and reward jars to improve things and what I’ve learned from the system.
I found that an integral part of the success of the system was the reward jar. Instead of focusing solely on the negative behavior that needed improvement, I knew it was important to praise and reward her for her good behavior. In using a reward jar, I was able to see the number of times she was good. Sadly, I recognized shortly thereafter how much I tended to focus on the bad.
With the reward jar in place, she also was able to have something concrete to work toward.
When she fills her reward jar, she gets to choose a special outing.
We chose not to include toys and trinkets as rewards because she has too much stuff. Plus, she’s been earning money since she was a toddler doing toddler chores. By allowing her to choose a special activity, we are able to celebrate her accomplishment together, as a family. Of course, your reward options may look different than ours, but I strongly encourage experiences rather than material items.
Do you want some suggestions for reward jars?
Make Your Own Reward Jar
It was easy to set up a reward jar, but it’s not really cute. At least, not at my house. I cleaned out an old Bonne Maman preserves jar, labeled it with a chalkboard label, and employed some craft puffs as the reward balls.
Don’t want to be crafty or look for empty jars? You can certainly purchase reward jars or reward charts that would do the same job.
Reward Jars and Charts
House of Marbles Marble Reward Jar
- Comes with cotton pouch
- Contains approximately 15 medium marbles and 40 small ones
- Reusable plastic screwtop jar for easy storage and clean up
Learning Resources Magnetic Good Job Reward Chart
- Magnetic responsibility chart helps kids understand tasks and goals
- ENCOURAGE: Reward goal-setting and sustained behaviors with a “you’ve earned it” reward box big enough to hold small toys and treats
- 90-PIECE SET: Behavior chart for kids includes magnetic tiles and stickers for common daily chores, accomplishments, and good behaviors, plus blanks for customizing reward chart
- CUSTOMIZE: Includes storage for tiles, and a write-and-wipe surface with a space for your child’s name in dry erase marker; durable board will not warp
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Chore/Reward Chart for Multiple Kids
- A PAIR OF MAGNETIC REWARD CHARTS ALL IN ONE! This 2-CHILD, magnetic reward chart for kids features a unique, space saving design without compromise! Plenty of space for 14 unique tasks (7 per child) and individual star tracking makes this your go to reward chart for 2 children!
- HUGE 235 PIECE SET IS ALL YOU NEED! We include 108 task cards (48 of each design) PLUS 12 BONUS blank task cards (6 for each child) that you can customize! A Dry Erase marker is also included . 2 zippered storage bags with name stickers complete this loaded set!
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Trader Z’s Kids- Premium Wooden Star Reward Jar, Chore Chart
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- ⭐Included: Handmade Premium Wood Jars, 28 Multicolored Stars & Bag, Magnetic Chore Chart, Magnetic Pen, Stand, Magnetic Sticker For Refrigerator Application And Vinyl Alphabet For Name Personalization.
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- ⭐This Would Make A Great Gift For Baby Showers, A Unique Birthday Present Instead Of Toddler Toys. This Would Also Work For Incentivizing Preteens By Rewarding Them For Good Behavior.
More on Consequences and Rewards
- How to Get Kids to Behave Better (Even if You’re Lenient)
- Warning: Your Child’s Behavior Problem Might Actually Be YOU
- Why Using a Reward Jar is as Important as Teaching Consequences
- Best Reward Ideas for Good Behavior
- 5 Best Reward Jars and Charts You Can Buy
- Consequence Jar Ideas for an Effective Consequence and Reward Jar System
- How to Get the Best Results From a Consequence Jar
3 comments
Great advice!! My daughter would definitely benefit from something like this!! She is just 2 but she already loves getting rewards for things. This is a great way to introduce it to her. Great job
I love the idea of an activity instead of money or an object. We’ve been all about experiences not things lately!
YESSSS! I love this :). If you focus on the positive behaviors your children are engaging in, you are praising what they SHOULD be doing and not just focusing on the challenging behaviors. Often times, people think that if you are doing a reward or sticker chart that you have to provide a “thing” at the end. However, it can be anything that the child is motivated for (trip to the park, movie night, e.g.) so its awesome you mentioned that! Great suggestions.
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