Originally Posted by Blackcat31:
I had the same issues for awhile but I fixed it.
I now have "special" activities for older children (ie...kids that play outside and don't nap) that nappers (little kids) don't get to do.
Same with playing outside. I have two that just sit and pout outside. I have 3 that play like crazy...running around etc... so those 3 are "rewarded" with a freeze pop periodically because it's hard work and it's hot to play like that. The 2 sitters, don't get freeze pops. They didn't get hot or tired.
I have all sorts of "special" activities, toys and fun things that those that do play get to do/partake in.
It pushes them to play. Even if they're only doing it to get something (which is random and never predictable 
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VERY good idea! These kids hate to eat lunch, too (a majority can't tolerate the sight of anything healthy), so a treat between meals would be quite motivating!