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Behavior Charts - Measurable Goals are the Key to Finding Success with Behavior Charts

If you have a behavior chart for your child, it's important that you have measurable goals.


Why? Think of it this way...


If you were looking for a new house, what would you tell a Realtor?


Would you say, "Find me a house?" Or would you say, "Find me a 3 bedroom, 2 bath house within walking distance of a school?"


You're more likely to get what you need and want if you make a specific, measurable request, right?


The same is true when you make a request of your child.


If there's not a clear and measurable goal for the behavior chart (one that can be seen with the eye objectively) the mark for success isn't clear and both you and your child will find this frustrating.


Just as you'd be able to see for yourself if the house had 3 bedrooms or 2 baths before you moved in, be sure that your expectations for your child are ones that you can see also.


When your child knows exactly what she's working toward, it's easier to find success. And when that happens, you'll also be seeing a lot more smiles. :-)


Here are some examples of measurable goals:


  • Do your homework before watching TV.
  • Ask mom or dad before eating a snack.
  • Take out the garbage.
  • Walk through aisles in the grocery store.
  • Play in your room while mommy is on the phone.
See how they're all examples of something you could see with your eyes objectively? You'd be able to see at a glance whether these behaviors were being done or not.


Compare those with these non-measurable goals:


  • Treat others with respect.
  • Be nice to your brother.
  • Use good manners.
  • Be a good girl.
  • Help mommy.
While these sound like great behaviors, they're not easily measured. That makes them poorly chosen goals for use with a behavior chart because there's a lot of room for interpretation about whether the behavior is actually being met.


For more ideas about how to use behavior charts successfully at home with your children, and to download some free behavior charts you can use right now, I invite you to visit: http://www.FreeBehaviorCharts.com/charts


You can also sign up to receive tips and tools for using behavior charts, as well as updates when I've created new free behavior charts by visiting http://www.FreeBehaviorCharts.com


All from Mona Grayson - Behavior Chart Specialist


Source: www.isnare.com