Wants to go in the stroller!

[torontokids]

I hear what you are saying Momof4 and I agree with you almost completely. I agree that it is important that children have an understanding of what is expected of them and they do in my program. However I think there is no harm in a reward system as it is really just a visual (a sticker/check mark) tracking the praise you are giving them. The kids in my program already get plenty of positive reinforcement and eagerly seek it my approval, however this new boy seems indifferent. My hope with having a visual was to encourage my new dcb who doesn't have an understanding of what is expected of him (just started this week) and also English isn't his first language and has no desire to practice big kid skills e.g. he's not potty trained, babied at home etc. Sometimes kids need that push and when they see their peers doing these things it lights a fire under them!