The last few months I have really struggled transitioning Dylan from school to home. He would fight and argue with me about getting his backpack, carrying his lunch box, getting in the van, etc. As frustrating as it has been for me, I KNOW that it has to be even more frustrating for Dylan. I've been on a mission to break this cycle.....for all of us.
Today I tried something new. We've been using these star coins at home when we catch him being really good, listening the 1st time, etc. I decided that I would bring them with me to school when I pick him up. I asked one of the teachers to remind him that if he walked out and got in the car with good behavior that he would earn a star coin. And guess what.....he did it. I was actually a little shocked that it worked but thrilled.
What' the incentive for earning coins? Well this time around once he earns 10 coins he gets a new monster truck. Once he reaches a goal, we'll set another one.....increasing how many coins he need when appropriate.
(I found these here.)
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