Steemhomework : My top 6 answers on "How do you Motivate Kids to do something Good for the Community ?"

 I stumbled upon @steemiteducation new homework for the week. This is my second post to answer steemiteducation's homework. 

 How do I motivate kids to do something good for the community? 

Here's My top 6 answers!

1. Be a good role model. If they see that you do good deeds they will follow it. Kids are fond of mimicking your actions, how they learned from you reflects on the things you do. 

2. Start from the simple things. Teach kids to appreciate things done thoughtfully no matter how little it is, for example by saying "thank you, please, just a moment"

                              

3. Do volunteer works or create a place that is safe for good behaviour. Show and encourage them to help others and properly compliment them sincerely every time they contribute something positive. Point out their performance that described a good result, that means you are showing care and paying attention to their effort.

4. Engage them in artworks, summer workshops or something educational that will boost their knowledge and skills depending on their interests.  Be interactive, fun and use supportive reinforcement. Kids must experience social interaction because they are curious and up to learn a lot in this world. It helps kids adopt a growth mindset. 

           

5.  Kids may encounter failures but with the proper motivation and praises, encourage them to keep going thru strategies, corrections, thoughtfulness without controlling or giving them pressure.  Provide positive informational feedback on the child's success by giving small rewards.  For example, you can say "Wow! I love the way you keep trying, I believe you can do better!"

                  

6. Having a good sense of humor can catch their attention. Be playful, jolly, creative and fun. Make them feel comfortable when having a conversation. Laughter is still the best medicine, it makes you both feel great, healthy and it's really contagious. :) 

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Thank you for reading my post Steemians, may you brighten someone's heart today.

If you wish to see my first post: here's the LINK:  SteemHomework: Why I became a teacher and why do I chose to educate people. My first steemiteducation post! :)

love lots,

@fernwehninja