Make doing a good job a family affair. Post Proverbs 12:14 up somewhere. ("Well-done work has its own reward") Add notes when those in the family do their best, e.g., "Great job with the performance!" "Nice work on your spelling test." Get creative and have fun with it. Share with your kids what kinds of rewards you have received from doing your best in some kind of work.
Don't forget to reward effort and not just outcome. A child may have studied very hard for a test and gotten a "C" in a subject that is challenging for them. Help them not be discouraged by focusing in on how hard they worked and how they tried to do their best.
I have heard of some families that make memorizing scripture a family affair. They write a scripture across the top of the bathroom mirror and challenge and practice with each other to memorize it. Make it fun.
Blessings to you all
Enjoy your kids
Brenda
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