Trying a New Reward System

I have decided to try out a new reward system for the girls. I am blessed in that they aren't particularly difficult children, but I have been looking for something that allows the to earn certain priveleges as recently they seem to take for granted the amount of TV and computer time that they have. So we are trying it.

Basically, the girls will earn chips (counting chips) for various things ranging from keeping their room clean to using good manners and finishing school work without too much complaint. They will then trade in the chips for computer time, TV time, and so on. I hesitated to do a payment system with them because I dont want them to think that they get paid for things that must be done around the house, but I think this system teaches them that when we work hard we are rewarded, but only after we have done the things that must be done can we redeem those rewards.

I am still working out chip value but I am thinking that each chip will be worth 5 min of computer or TV time with a 30 min a day max. On occassion I will allow them to watch a longer movie or play a bit longer on the computer. Other things they can redeem them for might include a treat, staying at a friends house, a small toy, and so on. I am still working on the list for that too.

After we get back from a birthday party tomorrow I am going to go get the paint for the school room and we are going to start getting that room really done up. I bought some giant clothes pegs that I am going to modpodge and use to hang up art. I am so excited!