Reading Charts and Milestone Rewards

Back in October on 10/21/10, I talked to you a bit about Reading Rewards. Here is another idea for a reward.

My little granddaughter finished the See abc's reading program a couple of months ago. I had told her that when she finished the entire program (the learn to read portion, not the Gumfounded books), that I would take her out to dinner at a really nice restaurant. Just the two of us! Telling her a ways ahead of time gave her something big to look forward to. So, in December, we went on our "date" to Texas Road House to celebrate. The night was all about her. I chose that particular restaurant because they have certificates to give children for a free dinner as a reward for their reading. I have several of these certificates, and if your child has finished the program (or when they do finish it), I would be happy to send you one. Texas Road House does a lot to promote literacy at a child's level, and I thank them for that.

It was a very fun night. Being December, I told the waitress that when I was there last year there was a surprise visit from Santa Claus. She said that he had just recently been there so wouldn't be coming that night. Just a few moments later, and what should we hear, but the jingling of bells and a guy with a beard! Sam stared in amazement as he came into view; the waitress pointed her out - he knew just what to do! He came and he visited her; left a cane made of candy. Boy oh boy, you've never seen a child's face shine more brightly!

She talked about it all night... "And, he wasn't even suppose to come, but he did!" It was definitely a night full of memory making!

After dinner (still at the restaurant), I presented her with an additional award - a certificate from "Texas Road House" and a little bear holding a chalk board with "ABC" written on it! When she completes the fun "Gumfounded" books, she will receive another certificate from "See abc's LC."

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XLgKMEOQOfA

Watch this short video of kids having fun with their reading charts and earning stickers and prizes. You will see what a simple chart and some stickers can do!

Doreese