Encouragement is an important part of the educational process. Praising a child for achievements in various areas is important and necessary in order to develop in the future correct self-esteem and the ability to harmoniously interact with others.
Medals for children as a means of encouragement in raising a child
When parents are trying to get the child to obey, as a rule, they use various methods of influence. Manipulation and punishment are traditionally considered the main tools for influencing children. However, there are methods that are more gentle for the child's psyche. One of them is the promotion of medals, certificates, diplomas, etc. The medal in this row takes the first place, since its receipt stimulates the child to creative and sporting success.
Medals for Young Children
Children 3-6 years old already have a well-developed sense of individuality. The kid understands that he is part of a team in which he can stand out among his peers. Naturally, this requires doing something better than others. In such situations, medals become an indispensable attribute for educators. The original colorful design is the main condition for the child to remember the presentation of the medal for a long time. Images of funny animals, popular heroes from cartoons and folk tales will undoubtedly delight the kid. You can find out the preferences of the child in advance.
If you decide to use medals as a reward in home education, there are a few simple rules to remember. First, do not praise your child for insignificant accomplishments. This will reduce motivation and develop a habit of getting rewarded for the necessary daily activities. Secondly, keep the medals out of the reach of the child, otherwise the pleasant sensations from the surprise will be ruined. Thirdly, explain to your child that you distinguish him from the circle of others for certain achievements. Medals for young children may have the inscriptions "The most courageous", "The smartest", "The fastest", etc.
Medals for middle-aged children
At the age of 7-12, children are able to realize their place in the team and by all means try to stand out from the crowd. They know their merits and strive to realize them in different areas. Promotion with a medal at this age would be a great solution.
Parents know the range of interests of their child best of all, so you should try to make a medal yourself at home. To do this, it is enough to study several master classes that are publicly available on various needlework sites. If you stick a photo of your child on the medal, it will be a pleasant surprise. Make a medal album. So the memories of exploits and achievements will be stored in one place and remind of pleasant moments. Moreover, displaying the received medals in front of others will significantly increase the self-esteem of your son or daughter.
