We decided to start teaching the kids about money and how to earn it. But instead of teaching the concept right off with real money, we started a marble jar. Every time they do something good or helpful they get to add a marble to the jar (earn money). When they do something bad, a marble gets taken out of the jar (pay a fine). When the jar is full they get to pick out a toy at the store. On Friday morning the jar was full, something which has taken over a month to accomplish. Ethan picked out two new Transformers and Hailey got a new Barbie. We will do one more round of marbles and then switch to coins. This new incentive program has been cause for some good behavior!
3 comments:
That's a good idea...I'll have to remember that when my kids get older!
What a great idea! I Love Ethan's smile in the picture - its too cute. I think Im going to have to start using this once my kids get a little older
I think this sounds like a fabulous idea! When Jak is a little bigger, I'm totally stealing it!! :)
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