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Laurel Motivation
Program
Idea by
Kaarin Engelmann
One of the things I did in my last ward (with the
Laurels, but it could be extended to other classes) was something called the
Laurel Motivation Program.
Its object was for the Laurel to progress toward a personal relationship
with God, develop her testimony, complete Value Projects, fulfill Laurel
responsibilities, and become a Young Woman of Faith.
The motivation was that when the Laurel gained 150 points by performing
specific tasks as detailed in my handout (a little booklet I made up) and in
class, she would receive a dinner (or breakfast) one-on-one with her Young
Woman Leader/s.
One rule was that she had to keep track of her points as she completed
tasks. (It actually worked better when we kept track on a chart on the wall
in class...but it is hard to keep that chart there when we share
our room with so many people; perhaps you could bring it each Sunday).
Another rule was that she had to remember that it wasn't a competition among
the Young Women, rather a competition with herself. She has a responsibility
to help other young women. Finally, the young woman should take spiritual
growth seriously, but also have fun.
I gave 25 points each for Young Women Value projects (you could give lesser
points for each Miamaid or Beehive goal completed), 5 points each for
Articles of Faith recited from memory, 5 points each for service performed
(up to a maximum of 20 points--or some other reasonable level), and 1 point
each for other activities, such as attending class, attending
activities, participating in opening exercises, participating in other
special activities, bringing scriptures, bringing her Personal Progress book
or Laurel folder when requested, or being on a winning team in class (I
played lots of games in class). I also left it open to give them
points when appropriate.
If you keep up on it (and not forget to remind the girls and record points
and give them their reward, as appropriate), the long-term incentive seemed
to work well (besides, it was fun to be able to give them that special time
at the end). Of course, I realize it isn't always cheap to take them
out...if money is a factor, you could always fix them dinner or something.
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