candy reward jars

Do you have a bad habit that you wish you could fix? Maybe you bite your nails, forget to say please or thank you, or forget to make your bed every morning. This is a great idea to help you fix any problem you might have!

Positive reinforcement is when you strengthen a behavior by rewarding yourself with something you like when you do a good job! For example, if I always forget to make my bed, I might reward myself with a candy each time that I accomplish my goal.

For today's activity, we are going to make candy reward jars!

Candy Reward Jars

1. Go around your house and look for any craft supplies (such as paper, stickers, markers, scissors, tape, and glue).
   
2. Ask to use or buy a jar- like the one below.
3. Decorate your jar in any way you like.
   
4. Fill your jar with your favorite mini candy.
   

Now whenever you accomplish your goal, be sure to reward yourself with one candy! After a while, you won't need candy as a reward- it will be a habit!

(image courtesy of http://images.landofnod.com/is/image/LandOfNod/2009_09_Art_Jar_jr?$zm$).