Star Power

Kenson Kids "I Can Do It" Reward and Responsibility Chart

Eva didn't have terrible twos...she had terrible threes. No form of discipline seemed to work; she just didn't care. At three years old she wasn't really involved in too many things so I couldn't take much away from her. At the end of my rope I would often talk to my girlfriends about how to manage this stubborn, strong-willed, independent toddler; one of them suggested a star chart. I looked online and didn't want to invest too much into a form of behavior modification that may or may not work so I decided on the Kenson Kids "I Can Do It" chart. It got great reviews and the price was right ($19.99 with free shipping). So, we gave it a try.

The chart arrived with a number of actions (ex. "No Mean Words", "Go to Bed and Stay in Bed", "No Whining", "No Harming Others") and a number of blank tiles to add your own behaviors (at this time one of mine is "Be a Good Listener"). The tiles have velcro backs to adhere to the chart and there are 45 stars included as well. I printed my own rewards and let my girls choose one reward after they achieve their star goal (15 stars each). The rewards I printed are ("Go Out for a Treat", "Buy a Book", "Get a New Outfit or Pajamas", "Money for my Piggy Bank", "Movie Night with Mom and Dad"). I allow the girls to choose their one reward and then take it out of the drawing...otherwise they would choose "Go Out for a Treat" every week!

The chart worked magnificently for our problematic three year old. She is now four and a half and shares her chart with her two year old sister who is just as excited to use the chart. It has been wonderful for our family; the girls get so excited to earn their stars at the end of the day...and are equally as upset when they lose stars for bad behaviors. Let's just hope this star power doesn't wear off any time soon!

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