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Alternative to reward charts

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stealthbanana · 29/11/2022 07:59

Wondering if anyone has found a good alternative to a reward chart?

I have DS5 and DD3. They wake up pretty early and love coming into bed with me in the morning (nice) where they kick and wriggle and eventually start fighting with each other (not nice).

We have managed to stop this through a combination of a mella clock which glows green when it’s time to get up AND reward charts for staying in room all night - often they’ll still get up early, see the clock isn’t green yet and then either read in bed or play with each other in their rooms. However this means that we’re constantly doling our rewards. As soon as I stop the reward chart within 3-5 days they’re back downstairs.

Does anyone have any tips on alternative strategies? The reward charts are getting expensive! Albeit extremely effective.

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babbi · 29/11/2022 08:03

Easy … go old school and use a sheet of A4 with stars that you lick and stick on !!
youll get them on Amazon ..
I went to school in the 70s , coloured ⭐️ stars were great but the excitement of the teacher gave you a gold or silver one 😊🤣

stealthbanana · 29/11/2022 08:59

We do stickers but the point is at some point when you fill the chart you get a prize of some sort. The prize is the bit we can’t keep doing!

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babbi · 30/11/2022 07:55

Oh @stealthbanana
I am so sorry , I honestly never thought of prizes .
I am a very frugal mum ( tight) I just let mine have extra stories , baking time etc ..
apologies ..

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SequinsandStilettos · 30/11/2022 08:06

Marbles in a jar takes longer + could have a trip as prize at the end
Or pennies in a big inflatable coin box
Alternatively, coupons. This entitles you to a netflix film of your choice, extra computer time, your choice of board game etc

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