Awards from the Cousins Party

To encourage positive behavior and cheerful attitudes while having 8 kids here for a sleep-over last weekend, I posted certificates around the walls with special awards on them. I was worried about sharing, having enough space and playtime during the party/sleepover. I showed the awards to the kids as they arrived at the party and told them if they earned an award, they would also receive a gift to go with it. Who knew it would be that easy? The kids were so helpful and kind to each other that I almost couldn't belive my ears/eyes! Not only that, it lasted the entire time they were here!!! That made the event so much more enjoyable because we didn't have to referee/break up fights, give time-outs and/or take things away, etc. etc.

Here are the awards the kids earned:

Little Ben
Best at Sleeping Upstairs Without the Big Kids





Parker:
Best Direction Follower
(He was the last decorator(er?) standing with his gingerbread house! He stayed with it until the very end of the party!)



Kayla:
Most Helpful
with the Little Kids



Brayden:
Most Kind with Words and Actions


Devin:
Best "Go-fer" Helper





James:
Most Positive Attitude
(Here he is finding some time at the party to type a report for school. Now that's the spirit!)

Shelby:
Most Cheerful










Eryn:
Best at Keeping Things Organized



As you can see, they're beautiful kids anyway. This just gave me a chance to recognize each one of them for something a bit more special. It wasn't hard to come up with ideas because they are INCREDIBLY AWESOME human beings and I love 'em to pieces!!!