Looking for Ideas on Rewards for Kids?

Some may call it bribery; we prefer rewards for kids. Used to help with managing behaviour, learning new skills, to motivate and give recognition for a job well done, we think rewards for kids are a fabulous idea.

But as for the rewards themselves, that’s when you need to do some digging and identify what their currency is. Once you’ve nailed this, it’s all smooth sailing…

35 Ideas on Rewards for Kids

To help you identify the best rewards to bribe your kids with, we’ve put together a list of 35 ideas to consider:

1. Family movie night at home with a DVD, Netflix or Disney Plus
2. Stay up an extra 15 minutes before bedtime
3. Extra screen time for either TV or on a device
4. Stickers a on reward chart, working towards a big reward when a certain number is achieved
5. Baking cupcakes, cookies or muffins together
6. Outdoor obstacle course using things from around the garden
7. Craft kits or colouring in books
8. Go swimming at the local pool
9. Build a blanket fort in the lounge
10. Lollies for bribery are always popular!
11. Bubbles, bubble bath, or Honeysticks in the bath/shower
12. Visit to the dairy for an ice cream or a lollypop
13. Sleepover with a friend, or invite the friend for a sleepover
14. Receive a reward certificate
15. Choose what’s for dinner
16. Pocket money raise
17. Trip to the museum
18. Visit to the playground
19. Playdate with a friend
20. Go for a bush walk or hike
21. Read an extra story at bedtime
22. Head to the grandparents or cousins for the day
23. Camp out in the backyard
24. Take roller skating lessons
25. Play with the hose and have a water fight
26. Take a day off chores
27. Enjoy a teddy bears’ picnic
28. Play hide and seek together
29. Feed the ducks at the park
30. Visit the zoo
31. Go to the library for Storytime
32. Choose takeaways for a night
33. Pop an extra treat in their lunchbox
34. Listen to an audiobook
35. Have a disco party in the lounge

One of the best ways to ensure that kids are onboard with following rules and instructions, doing chores and meeting behaviour expectations is to work together when setting expectations and choosing the rewards for kids. Choose a time to sit down to chat when everyone is relaxed and without any time pressures. You could even create a large chart for the wall like Super Nanny used to do – even she used bribes, sorry, rewards for kids!