Happy Tickets

July 21, 2009

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A friend of mine recently shared a tip from Dr. Sear’s The Discipline Book that uses a ticket reward system for young children, as an alternative to a star chart. Our method differs a little from Dr. Sears’ in that we use the tickets in conjunction with 1-2-3 Magic, and Kai’s ultimate goal is to have three tickets at dinnertime, but I think it’s working. Score 1 for mom! (Or -1 for that awful run-on sentence.)

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I designed these with our objective of three in mind, but if you’re interested in downloading what Kai dubbed ‘Happy Tickets’ click here for the PDF file.

Filed under: Design, Free Download, Life with my Boys

24 Comments

  1. Comment by Stacie on July 22, 2009 8:05 am

    That is such a good idea! I’m downloading now…and sending the link to my sisters!

  2. Comment by Kiwi on July 22, 2009 8:55 am

    Great idea and great design! We’ll have to try it with Alina.

  3. Comment by Dana A on July 22, 2009 11:10 am

    Cute idea! Kids love reward systems. But I would give you more then 1 point for how cute your “Happy Tickets” are.

  4. Comment by susan on July 22, 2009 1:26 pm

    We could really use some ‘Happy Tickets’ around here…

  5. Comment by Becky on July 23, 2009 1:01 pm

    Nice.

    Can you make me some “unhappy tickets.” I’d like to pass some of those out today…

  6. Comment by Amy @ Living Locurto on July 23, 2009 9:04 pm

    Cutey Cute!!! Are they working? I have a chart, but have totally blown it off this summer. I’ll have to try the happy tickets until school when I get back the old chore chart/money system. I’ll be sure to link to this one too.

  7. Pingback by Happy Ticket Free Printable | Living Locurto - Creative Ideas & FREE Downloads on July 25, 2009 3:31 am

    [...] Need a new idea for the kids? Try a reward system with these Happy Tickets by Jenn at Ambrosia Girl. [...]

  8. Comment by bonnie on July 26, 2009 11:35 am

    Thank you soooo much these are really lovely….I will definately use these with my girls :) Bonnie x

  9. Comment by Rachel on July 27, 2009 10:46 am

    These are so pretty! I wonder if they’d work on husbands… I’ll be linking to this if you don’t mind. Printables are my favorite!

  10. Comment by mer on August 1, 2009 11:20 am

    so darling. will definitely use these!

  11. Comment by by JOS on August 13, 2009 12:08 am

    i love this! i have to re post this over at simple blueprint! hope that is ok…. such a great idea and the design is super cute!

  12. Trackback by simple blueprint on August 13, 2009 7:03 am

    free download – happy ticket! …

    This morning when I opened my mail I had received a comment on one of my posts from Jenn over at Ambrosia Girl. I am so happy she commented since this allowed me to find her very cute and personal blog! I love comments! While I was over at her blog loo…

  13. Comment by Shelley on August 14, 2009 9:58 pm

    Thanks so much for this idea – I love Dr Sears and I have his books – but it was a great reminder to see your download

  14. Comment by Laila on September 2, 2009 2:05 pm

    This is great but what sort of things do you give as treats and what shouldn’t you give – any ideas or pointers!
    Thanks

  15. Comment by mandylifeboats on September 14, 2009 7:26 pm

    i been leaving these coupons anonymously on people’s desks at work (the people i like). they are on their best behavior thinking someone is watching them. lol

  16. Comment by Laura on September 28, 2009 2:06 pm

    I love these!!! I have a strong willed wonderful 3 year old daughter that I think these will work great with! Thanks so much for sharing!

  17. Comment by Erin Bassett on October 4, 2009 5:29 am

    Love these…will be adding a link on my blog shortly to your post. :D

    Have a wonderful Sunday!

  18. Comment by Tami on October 4, 2009 12:59 pm

    The are great – we have been using carnival tickets, but this design is so fab & I love the “happy” angle. The only thing that would make it better is more color & number options – I would totally pay for a customizable template. :)

  19. Comment by Amanda on October 4, 2009 5:13 pm

    I just printed mine off… THANK YOU!!! You are such a sweety!! I love these and hope to be able to use them with success!

    Blessings-
    Amanda

  20. Comment by Tami on October 8, 2009 10:00 am

    Just wanted to let you know I blogged about your super fun tickets today :)

    http://bcre8uv.typepad.com/noodle_soup/2009/10/just-the-ticket.html

  21. Comment by crafty on October 12, 2009 1:53 pm

    These are just awesome! thanks for the download!

  22. Comment by Aubrei on October 15, 2009 9:08 pm

    canNOT believe i am just now reading this post, but i must say…you are the coolest mom EVER!

  23. Comment by Stephi D. on October 20, 2009 11:10 pm

    Thank you so much for the download! Cute tickets!

  24. Comment by Ellen on November 2, 2009 9:22 am

    Thanks for cute ticket download! I found you thru Stacy Julian’s blog, btw.

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