Ever ask your child, "how was your day?" Especially the very first day of school? When you want to know ALL about it? And all your child says, is "good". Or "fine".
Well, I was tired of it and wanted to know more! So, I created a family friendly contest to help my husband and I out!
Now, this will work better with kids who can text, BUT you would always make this a paper and pencil project! (Get creative!)
Every first day of school or first day of the semester, I send out a text in our family group text. I tell the kids that I am the unfair judge. They will get money if they participate (hey, we all need an incentive). The more they send, or more creative, the more favorable I will be!
We have gotten everything from selfies with the principal, to videos about their day, to most importantly, details we would have never known had I not asked for this/held this contest.
My husband and I are always amazed at what our kids will share and since we've been doing this it has been a joy to hear these details! We usually do this the first day of the school year and the first day of the second semester (works for college kids too!) Make sure you put a deadline.
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