My daughter is starting kindergarten what is an appropriate reward for good marks so young?

Question

My daughter is starting kindergarten and we want her to excell now to help establish both routine, expectations, and patterns. We want her to understand that even now, good grades, good study habits are important. I've met her teacher and it's been established that even in kindergarten, there will be homework. With that known, she deserves a reward for each good mark, even now at such a young age and grade. What's appropriate? She doesn't really receive an allowance but she also doesn't lack for anything she really wants. Anyone reward their children this young and if so, what did you use for the reward?

Answer 1

My son was in head start for 2 yrs(starts Kindergarten friday yikes!) I rewarded him with stickers if he got a week of green dots.(good days) If he got 3 weeks out of the month he got a toy (I taught my son early that the $1 toy is just fine) and also you could try pennies in a bank. not exactly allowance but if you see her do good (not just in school) you may reward her with a penny. Likewise for bad behavior you may remove one

Answer 2

They may give homework, but are you sure they actually give marks? I wouldn't stress it too much. It may just overwhelm her. Some children start Kindergarten already knowing how to read a little and spell some words, while others may not do those things at all. By the end of the year, they're all at about the same level. The age difference in Kindergarten (some children just turning 5, some almost 6) really makes a difference, but it really seems to even out by 1st grade. Just let her have fun and think of school as a joyful place to be. The teacher hopefully is able to work with children of all skill levels and encourage them in a positive manner. Of course, praise your daughter for every new thing she does in school. You don't want to start giving material rewards for everything already. A sense of accomplishment should be reward enough at that age!

Answer 3

We use a sticker chart. When my daughter has a good day at school (completed assignments, homework, etc.) she gets a sticker to put on her chart. If, for some reason, she doesn't get a sticker, we would talk about it. No tears, no anger.... we just talk.

When she fills her chart (we do it monthly) she is rewarded with something of her choice. Usually it's a trip to Chuck E. Cheese, to the mall for that special outfit she's had her eye on, or a lunch out with just the two of us.

She doesn't have any behavior problems and excells in school, so there is no punishment, but rather all rewards. Children can't make and focus on long-term goals (like grades) so this way she sees her progress every day when she receives a sticker... knowing it is taking her one step closer to her special treat. She's now in second grade and loves school and learning

Good luck!

Answer 4

How about simple praise for a job well done. It is her job to do well and get good grades. Do you get rewarded every time you show up for work? Do you get rewarded for doing what you are supposed to do each day at your job? No, be realistic. Stickers are a good thing but she will soon get bored and you will have to get bigger and better rewards. Praise and love seem to make anybody feel good for a job well done. It should be an expectation that she do well not a hope. You would be surprised when you set the bar high, the good results that you get. I'm not saying never reward, but rewards should be given for great achievements.

Answer 5

I wouldn't reward her each day or each week even. I would reward her each month for her good grades. I wouldn't just do it for grades though-I would do it for good grades, good attitude (most kids have that grumpy attitude when it comes to homework), following rules, etc. Put a chart on her bedroom wall or on the refridgerator and when she does something good that you like, give her a sticker or a check mark. If she gets a certain number of checks for the month, let her pick out a special restaurant that she wants to eat at. That would be better than just getting her something, because it's something that everyone gets to enjoy and can bring the whole family closer together even though it's her special night out.

Answer 6

When ours bring home their report cards at the end of the quarter, they usually get some kind of small gift. For my son, it's been stuff like a lap desk, Pokemon cards, books, a Gameboy chess game, a small electronic Sudoku game, etc. My daughter just started KG. She really wants the new Diego toys they put out. If I can find one of those then I'll probably give her that at the end of the first quarter if she does well. Other ideas I had for her were Polly Pockets, books, furniture for her Dora house, tree frog stuff (she's obsessed with them) and art supplies since she likes to "make" all the time.

Answer 7

Best thing you can do is verbal encouragment and praise. Sprinkling in quarterly trips to Chuck E Cheese will not hurt either. The important thing to do is remain consistant with the praise as long as it is deserved. The over all sense for the child should be that they earned something rather than they performed task X and now are entitled to something.

Answer 8

praise ... children want more then anything ... to please ... its vitally important as they develop their sense of self they know they are " o.k." "doing good " capable of doing things ... all kinds of things ... from brushing their teeth ... to tying their shoes ... to completing a school project ... to being a good friend .... to making healthy decisions ... to saying no even if it means they ll be standing alone ... money isnt always gonna be there to hand out ... when they're confronted by a peer with a hand full of a drugs ... or a plan to shoplift ..... so ya better hope you've given your child enough good direction and "praise " ..... so when it comes time .. they ll feel it and they ll know what s right .....unless you plan to follow your kid around with a coin dispenser tied to your waste ... just something to think about then ill shut up .. : if its more true then false "money is the root of all evil " then perhaps money isnt reward in some cases ... at all .

Answer 9

hi There, I nonetheless think your toddler has fairly a the thank you to circulate before than entering into Kindergarten. generally babies kindergarten at approximately 4 and 5 years historic and in hassle-free terms some exceptions are made. at times all of it boils all the way down to the states and cities specifications for babies going into Kindergarten. maximum will in all probability propose that your toddler start up in pre college consequently of her age which basically is a high quality creation for kindergarten for some babies. What i could recommend is circulate on your interior of reach enterprise and ask them how old your new child ought to be. some colleges already have preschool included into their college corriculum so if your daughter isn't fairly able for kindergarten they may well be waiting to steer you by utilising way of the tactic of registering her for preschool. additionally circulate to ideal daycares as some daycares additionally supply kindergarten purposes. generally they circulate by utilising utilising the date of start up, as you be conscious of, so i've got faith your teen will in all probability be commencing college customarily the fall after next.

Answer 10

I always believe a good grade is reward in itself.


I have a son who doesn't give the tiniest effort. But will get good grades.

I have a daughter who puts in tremendous effort, but do to a learning disability, does not get good grades.