I am creating a reward chart for my almost 7 year old daughter, as suggested by our behavioral therapist (she was diagnosed with ADHD/ODD). I have 5 "chores" on the chart, along with a spot for a "bonus" if she does something extra without being told. If she gets at least 4 "stars" in a day, she can pick a prize from her Daily Prize box (stickers, pencils, and other small things). If she gets 4 in a day for at least 5 days in a week, then on the weekend she gets to pick a Weekly Prize from a list. I'm having trouble thinking of things to put on that list!
So far I have:
1. Go to a kids museum/play place where we have a membership
2. Go to a playground
3. Let her pick somewhere she wants to go out to eat dinner
I would like to have at least a couple more things on the list before I sit down and explain it all to her tomorrow evening. I don't want to do money yet. And I don't need any specific toys to be on the list yet with Christmas so close haha
Any ideas?
Bowling
Pick out a craft and do it together (pintrest)
Do a picnic in the living room
Movie choice
Bake a cake together
We have two ADHD in the house. I Am pretty old school and believe they are both smart and bored. Rewards work best for them when it's something engaging/ cognitive. Home depot has free workshops for kids. They build things like birdhouses and other small projects. I've both taken them there, and just picked up the kit to build at home-they LOVE it. They love puzzle games and crosswords, but that is something I have to do with them to keep their interest.
See if there are any drama/ circus activities close to you. There is a place
near me called cirque among us where kids learn circus activities like
juggling for $5 an hour. There are also many places that will do kids
improv groups-good way for them to shake all the extra silly out.
YOGA-our first graders teacher does it everyday in class. Now the whole house loves it. I just bought a cheap DVD and do it with them.
What about for a weekly prize taking her and a friend out for ice cream? Or skating? A movie (not sure if this is good, depending on the degree of her ADHD)? A sleepover with a friend?
I think this is a great idea and might just start something like this for my son to help him focus better.
Good luck and Happy Holidays!
You have to pick something for her that she wouldn't normally get unless she earns it. My son's teacher is starting a chart for him in the new year and asked me to come up with some rewards. My reward so far is a trip to the local ice cream shop. Is there something that she likes to do or go that you wouldn't normally do with her?
