So, to remind us to keep on top of this, and to encourage Carter, I developed a Chore Chart of age-appropriate chores. Little did I know when I started what a great teaching tool this would become! If there is a new skill we want Carter to learn, or a behavior we want modified, we put it on the Chore Chart!
I tape the chart up on the closet door in his bedroom. Every night before bed, I review the chart with him and put stars in each box that was completed. If he gets stars in all of his boxes for the day - he gets a quarter! If he doesn't, then we talk about what he missed and how to do better tomorrow. Plus, I reserve the right to withhold stars for bad behavior. The threat of losing stars is enough to compel his little tush into action! I love it :) Plus, he really looks forward to cashing out his quarters every once in a while and taking a trip to the toy store. This also helps teach him about saving and the value of money.
Now that he is 4, I need to think of some new chores for the chart. Any ideas?
Also, email me - elle134@gmail.com - if you want me to email you the Chore Chart file to customize for your child.
that a great looking chore chart and i'd love if you e-mailed it to me - she gets her own personal chore chart when she starts school.
ReplyDeleteon the household chore chart i have, i broke it down, monday thru friday and then each person (me, jeremy and bailee) had chores each day - and usually most of her chores were helping one of us with ours.
bailee loves putting dishes in the washer, she likes to sweep the floor, she loves getting a rag and cleaner and wiping stuff off. she'll help take out the trash, help feed the dog or cats, throwing the wet laundry into the dryer and pouring in the detergent.
the stuff she does on her own is p/u toys, clear living room coffee table, p/u dog toys.
i started when she was 4 and she handled it all very well. gooood luck!