Keli Berti found a way to create an alternative learning process that would encourage, recognize and celebrate the many positive choices her daughter made daily. She created the My Choice Chart.
My Choice Chart™ is a family-fun magnetic chart that parents display in a central area in the home. Using more than 100 positive choice words and 50 celebration activity ideas, My Choice Chart encourages children to make good behavioral choices and highlights family values.
Together children and parents choose 6 positive character traits and a celebration activity that they post on the magnetic chart. Children add a star to the night sky area on the chart each time they display any of the posted character traits, such as: kindness and cooperation. Families then celebrate all the positive choices made by their children during the week by participating in the fun activity.
Over time children recognize, in a supportive nurturing way, that each choice they make creates an opportunity to learn and grow. Gently guiding children to this level of self-awareness is a rewarding life skill and empowering gift.
Why Is It Unique?
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My Choice Chart is not a rewards based system, it is an interactive teaching tool that supports ongoing character development and family togetherness.
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Friendly reminder for parents to focus on the positive aspects of their children.
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Designed for one or more children (ages 4 and up) to promote cooperation instead of competition.
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Positive feedback is one of the most important tools parents have to improve children’s behavior and self esteem.
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Children learn that it is safe to make mistakes and feel empowered to try again.
