Post by fruitcake on Apr 23, 2015 11:52:17 GMT
One of my daughter's distance learning tutors for GCSE posted to a home education list with some suggestions for supporting our young people who are approaching public exams (with all the ridiculous pressures that they bring with them these days). I thought they were great, so paraphrasing here they are.
Prepare a series of small rewards, as follows:-
You need a break as you have been working hard - offer to go on a walk, bike ride, play a ball game, whatever fresh-air outside activity would be motivational for the child.
You deserve a reward - iTunes card, DVD, etc.
You have learned something you find really hard - you are let off all chores for the day.
You have stayed cheerful - book or TV programme of choice, maybe comedy?
You have had a long day - new pyjamas and nice bath stuff.
You need motivation - a card with some personal messages/quotes/sayings.
You need something to look forward to - a plan for a holiday or day trip over the summer.
You need to celebrate - a meal out or favourite take-away or home cooked meal of choice.
I know not all these would work with the more damaged self-sabotagers, but for some of our children (the low self-esteemers and self doubters especially) I think it could work really well.
