Shaping School Attendance Step by Step

Shaping transforms big changes into tiny wins, and it works like magic for school

attendance. Start by celebrating when your child gets ready on time, even if she stays

home. Next week, reward her for just walking to school with you.

Then praise her for staying through morning circle. Gradually increase expectations,

like staying until lunch, then half days, then full days. Each small step

gets a sticker or special privilege. The secret is making the steps so small she barely notices

the change. Within weeks, perfect attendance becomes her new normal without tears

or fights.