Want to bring the General Store into your family life but aren't sure what to include as rewards? Don't look too far; just think about what you already offer your kids. To help you out, here are a few suggestions of items or privileges you could include.
Practical rewards:
Batteries to replace the ones that no longer work in their toys, individual markers to replace lost or worn-out ones, assorted items to replace things your kids have misplaced, a catered hot lunch at school, craft supplies, a piece of clothing, etc.
Privilege rewards:
Staying up 15 or 30 minutes later, reading a second story before bed, 20 minutes of screen time, having a picnic at the park, a day off from a household chore, a day in pajamas, etc.
Food rewards:
A trip to the local ice cream stand, choosing a meal for the week, breakfast in bed, dinner in front of the TV, making their favorite dessert, assorted sweets or special foods, an upside-down dinner, etc.
Experience rewards:
A trip to the movies, a candlelit dinner, inviting a friend over for a special activity, building a fort in the living room, one-on-one time with Mom or Dad, playing a game of their choice as a family, a nighttime outing with headlamps, etc.
Toy rewards:
Little cars, small Lego sets, modeling clay, stickers, temporary tattoos, special pencils, collectible items or cards, bath bombs or bubble bath, activity books, bouncy balls, figurines, etc.
Still out of ideas? Don't hesitate to ask your kids what they'd like to find in it; they'll surely be even more motivated to collect tokens to get what they've chosen themselves!
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