But what if you gave an incentive for each bite of the elephant – a small ‘something to look forward to’ for each milestone? What about these…
1. After every five math problems, give a sticker.
2. After each paragraph written, allow a ten minute exercise session.
3. When each subject is completed, a different ingredient is put on the pizza.
For most of our kids, you’ll need to change this up often.
What are good milestones for your child? What incentives have worked for you?
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