Now that I have children of my own it is the same. I am sure my kids will remember me handing out their chores and reinventing new chore charts for them. My kids are pretty good about doing their chores now but it has taken lots of patience on my end to recognize their abilities and to remember to praise their efforts. (after sneaking in and helping them out) Although after a few times of doing a chore they figure it out and end up being very good little cleaners.
Here are a few things that have helped us:
*Cleaning stations in each bathroom.
Each bathroom is supplied with:
disinfecting sprays/wipes
Windex
toilet cleanser
trash bags
a large plastic cup for rinsing
paper towels
dusting spray
Swiffer refills
toilet cleanser
trash bags
a large plastic cup for rinsing
paper towels
dusting spray
Swiffer refills
*List of things to do taped to the inside of the cupboard. Knowing just what to do in here helps them work efficiently.
*Praise and praise some more!
What works for your family? Do you have chore charts? Do you have allowance for your kids?
3 comments:
Oh, yes! I remember those charts very well. I also made my own charts when my girls were young. I also put chore lists in the old photo books (the ones you used to get for free after having your photos developed). It was sorta like a flip book. I put chores for monday tuesday with pictures when they were really young and couldn't read. No allowance for helping out in our house, as it is a contribution to the family as a whole. IF they wanted to earn $ then I would give them something to do that wasn't on their "contribution to the family" list, such as weed the yard, wipe down the faces of the kitchen cabinets, wash windows. (things on MY monthly list) I learned from my older children that if I paid them for doing something they should do, they would opt out on not being paid and not do the chore. :) I had to clear that up fast. And I can now say I am a proud mother of a college student who has great work ethic and is fiscally responsible. My younger children know the drill and will ask me what they can do to help to earn money, outside of their normal chore of course. It works for us.
I have chore charts, and we do have allowance, or they can pick out of the prize box. I love all your great ideas on how to get your kids motivated to do their chores. It totally gets me motivated as a mother to teach my kids the value of work. You're awesome!
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