The word "toy" can sometimes get a bad rap. When kids are "playing with toys" we sometimes get the idea in our heads that they are just aimlessly banging blocks together or whizzing a giant train around and around in circles. But when toys are fun AND educational, it's a perfect match; and that is exactly what reward charts can be.
As kids, especially toddlers, are growing up, they are constantly exploring and learning about the world around them. Unfortunately, this child-like wonder and lack of worldliness can also lead to little to no discipline and a still-developing understanding of consequences. What better way to alleviate both of these problems than with fun, safe, easy to use reward charts that teach kids about their world while also helping them to manage it?
Parents who are looking for a new activity to share with their child should really consider a "toy" like this. Not only are they high quality (made from excellent fabric) and simplistic with the velcro-attached pieces, but they are practical. This reward chart provide multitudes of options for what can be tracked and rewarded as parents try to instill discipline and good behavior in their child.
From brushing teeth to making the bed to eating breakfast, kids are able to affix a star in the column corresponding to the completed task. This gives them a constant visual reminder of what they have done and not done, and helps to reinforce the values of discipline and accountability that will serve them well as they move through life.
Making consistent use of reward charts also builds confidence. As kids see themselves succeeding more and more, they become more motivated as they understand their increasing ability to control and conquer the world around them. And if a toy can make a kid feel like a superhero, isn't that one worth getting? Of course it is.