Bridges4Kids is a statewide, non-profit parent organization dedicated to building partnerships between families, schools and communities to help promote developmental and educational success for all children.

Bridges4Kids operates Michigan’s most comprehensive website providing parents, educators, and others the information they need to help children who are at-risk or have special needs. It is updated daily and includes information on child development, education issues and opportunities, and extensive disability, gifted, at-risk, parenting, and teaching resources. 

 

Kids Coins falls completely into our mission of helping parents and professionals to work more effectively with children.

 

Kids Coins Reward System for Children

Kids CoinsReviewed By: Jackie D. Igafo-Te'o
Review Date: July 7, 2005
Price: $39.95 per set (Program Includes: 22 "I Can Do It Coins", 10 "Gold Coins and Special Coins" with Colorful Bag, Kids Coins Song Collection, Activity Guide with Instructions, Progress Chart and Dry Erase Pen, 20 Pocket Display Pouch, Colorful Carrying Bags and Durable Storage Case.)

Description: Kids Coins were created for children ages 3 and up to have fun as they learn. The Kids Coins "Fun and Easy Reward System" can be used as a responsibility game to help structure the day by helping to direct daily tasks and activities. Some or all of the Kids Coins can be used any time of the day, and in any way you like to best suite your own lifestyle. Kids Coins are 4" durable Child Safe tokens with pictures and characters that help children grow and learn. The program reinforces daily structure by using colorful pictured Coins and fun music. Children earn stars by completing activities. Children have fun learning about their feelings. Character Coins help children learn about "what they want to be when they grow up".
Jackie's Review: Kids Coins is a delightful reward system for children. Designed to teach discipline and structure, Kids Coins also leaves much needed room - and encouragement - for pretend play. The beautifully illustrated, finely crafted coins are sure to delight your child while teaching valuable lessons. I used the program with an 8-year-old typically developing child and a 10-year-old child with Autism. Both children responded well to the program and could hardly wait to complete the tasks so they could receive the highly sought after "Gold Coins" throughout the day as rewards for task completion. Children who have a hard time with follow-through will be encouraged to participate in normal daily activities with the help of the lively characters featured on the Coins. The lessons learned using the Kids Coins program will help your child throughout life - cooperation, sharing, using their imagination, listening and participation are just a few of the values they will learn. The program includes ideas on how to encourage your children to participate in the program, along with detailed instructions for use. Also available from Kids Coins is a delightful live show, featuring creator Janet LaCroix, and an accompanying music CD that really drives the program's values home. Janet LaCroix has done a phenomenal job writing and singing the music on the CD. The website is full of information and ideas, along with sample song clips, character animation and much more! I would highly recommend this program to any family, educator or childcare provider who has a child who needs a little extra positive reinforcement and encouragement throughout the day.

 

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