I'm not one of those parents that goes around thinking that my kids are perfect little angels. Sin was innate for them; just as it was for me when I was in my mother's womb. Case in point, in the past month, Jaxon has been bringing home "sad notes," as they call them at preschool. The notes state the offense, what consequences he faced, followed by his actions the rest of the day. The note is extremely detailed, which I'm very thankful for.
The following have been the most frequent offenses:
1. Jaxon called his friends poopie-head.
2. Jaxon called his teachers stupid AND poopie-head.
3. Jaxon was standing up on the tables and clapping for himself.
4. Jaxon was dumping water on the floor while washing his hands.
Does this remind anyone of those David books where David is just constantly disobedient and insubordinate? I'll admit that we were surprised, because he honestly does NOT act this way at home, but we're not naive, either. Yes, I know, welcome to public school! But, that's the thing, Jaxon is the one who ultimately makes these naughty choices, and we're not going to raise him to pass the buck...the buck stops here! I can see Harry S. Truman smiling down on me now.
After receiving these reports, Shawn and I took care of things at home as we saw fit. A couple of days would go by...great reports....a couple of more days go by...more sad notes. So, the teacher in me decided to implement something new; the birth of sticker, reward charts on the Copeland family fridge. Although Faith does not bring home sad notes, we decided to give her a special chart, as well. We certainly did not want her bringing home sad notes just to inherit a sticker chart, but at the same time; she deserves to be praised, as well.
As I type this, both kiddos, particularly Jaxon, have both had two great days. They get so excited to race through the door after school to select their sticker of choice, and put it on the chart. Faith and Jaxon both chose their charts and stickers. So far, so good. We decided that their weekly goals will deal with respect. I truly believe that whether the offense is good or bad; they are encapsulated around respect. Which reminds me of a wonderful parenting book I just finished: Boundaries with Kids. What an life-applicable book for us right now and in the future of parenting our kids.
The following have been the most frequent offenses:
1. Jaxon called his friends poopie-head.
2. Jaxon called his teachers stupid AND poopie-head.
3. Jaxon was standing up on the tables and clapping for himself.
4. Jaxon was dumping water on the floor while washing his hands.
Does this remind anyone of those David books where David is just constantly disobedient and insubordinate? I'll admit that we were surprised, because he honestly does NOT act this way at home, but we're not naive, either. Yes, I know, welcome to public school! But, that's the thing, Jaxon is the one who ultimately makes these naughty choices, and we're not going to raise him to pass the buck...the buck stops here! I can see Harry S. Truman smiling down on me now.
After receiving these reports, Shawn and I took care of things at home as we saw fit. A couple of days would go by...great reports....a couple of more days go by...more sad notes. So, the teacher in me decided to implement something new; the birth of sticker, reward charts on the Copeland family fridge. Although Faith does not bring home sad notes, we decided to give her a special chart, as well. We certainly did not want her bringing home sad notes just to inherit a sticker chart, but at the same time; she deserves to be praised, as well.
As I type this, both kiddos, particularly Jaxon, have both had two great days. They get so excited to race through the door after school to select their sticker of choice, and put it on the chart. Faith and Jaxon both chose their charts and stickers. So far, so good. We decided that their weekly goals will deal with respect. I truly believe that whether the offense is good or bad; they are encapsulated around respect. Which reminds me of a wonderful parenting book I just finished: Boundaries with Kids. What an life-applicable book for us right now and in the future of parenting our kids.
Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old; he will not depart from it.
Proverbs 22:6
5 comments:
The standing on the table and clapping for himself just cracks me up. I don't see anything wrong with that. Lol
The reward charts are a great idea! I'll have to remember that one...although I'm sure I won't need it with my perfect angel :)
Great idea!! Hope it works!
We have the opposite problem here.. Logan is good for school and his sitter.. he is a terror for us.
Oh, I hope it works for you guys!! Audrey, as you may have guessed, isn't quite motivated by anything that we can find as of yet. But, that's funny that you mentioned the Boundaries for Kids book...it's in my night stand right now, and is next on the list!
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