MOTIVATION & RECOGNITION
Quoted From: Children and Youth
AN INTRODUCTORY GUIDE FOR PARENTS AND LEADERS
Motivation Children and youth will naturally be motivated as they feel loved, grow, improve, and feel the Holy Ghost in their lives. When change and growth become difficult for them, encourage them to look for ways to overcome challenges or adjust their plans. Strong and trusting relationships with parents, leaders, and peers can give them strength to keep trying. individual children and youth reach their divine potential. For example, children and youth will vary in how they approach personal growth: the type, number, and frequency of goals, as well as how much support they need, should be determined individually. LISTEN PRAISE EFFORT CELEBRATE GROWTH LEARN FROM SETBACKS
Recognition As children and youth progress, praise their efforts and encourage them. Give them opportunities to share what they are learning, and celebrate their growth. In addition, all children and youth may receive items such as a ring or medallion to remind them that they are part of a worldwide group striving to follow Jesus Christ. As children and youth fulfill spiritual, social, physical, and intellectual goals, they may receive additional emblems.
TO DO: Listen, Praise effort, Celebrate growith, Learn from setbacks
MOTIVATION & RECOGNITION IDEAS with activities to help children and youth reach their goals and feel encouraged:
SONG VISUALS ON TALENTS
GOAL ACTIVITY. IT’S TIME FOR A CHANGE! goals in diaper envelope. Tell youth when you present this that they are NOW OLD ENOUGH TO ACHIEVE GOALS. They don’t need to be “babied” around or be a cry “baby” when asked to change. They simply write on the “What to change” card, post them and achieve! Extra cards might be nice to keep those goals “moving” right along.
