[City Kids English]

Hi, how are the lessons going?

I have a lot of students who have pushy parents. I feel so sorry for them. In Japan as soon as students start junior high they have no fun in their life anymore.

But anyway, when my under six year olds struggle with motivation for whatever reason I use point stars with them. I buy star stickers and magnets from the 100yen shop and use them as points. If my students do a good job then I reward them with lots of points, if they misbehave then I remove a point. But removing points is a last resort.

You could try points with your 4 year old student. Show that you are excited about the points too, if you are excited then he will be as well

Good luck!

Laura (City Kids English)