Today I found out more of how to get kids to do what you want them to. At the end of the day a teacher had me sit at the table of a kindergartener who always works hard not to do what he is supposed to do. Instead of copying the phrase the teacher wrote on the board, he just sat there as I said all sorts of things that didn't get him writing.
So then I thought I would try something different, "Just write the first letter" I said.
He wrote the first letter.
I tried to look as shocked as I could, "Jalen!" I said, "You have beautiful handwriting! Let me see you write another letter!"
He did and I tried to look ecstatic, "Wow! I really must say that you do have very nice writing."
That sentence was on his paper in less than 30 seconds and he was grinning sheepishly for minutes afterward.
Most of the time, kids just want attention. Today I found out the best time to give it to them is when they are doing something good.
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That was some good fudge, wasn't it? It was so yummy! You should make me some right now, and I would like it so much! That was the best food I've tasted in a long time! (Now, in case it's somehow unclear, I'm using your "fine art of manipulation." Now rank it on a scale of desserts, not including chocolate, with jello being the worst and cheesecake being the best.)
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