School is starting and instead of late nights, staying in our pj's til noon, we are going to need to return to the basics. I've never used a chore chart, but now they Jellybeans are getting older, its a good time to start. I believe I tend to ask the jellybeans who are easier to get a job done, with little fight more often. That is not fair to anyone. Now it will be more equitable and having it posted will allow me to reference who to ask. I turned this magnetic board into a chore chart for the chores that cause the most conflict. Happily the conflict is to many people want to help me...I'm sure this season to will pass.
Errands running with mom
Kitchen help
Vacuum
Dog duty
An empty spot if needed.
Each older is partnered with a younger to assist in getting the job done. To teach the youngers the skill of the job and be a good role model for them. They choose to rotate the jobs each week.
I'll rotate the errand runners, each time I ask, they can either go with or stay home, but their picture in line rotates regardless of their decision.
We met today to discuss exactly what the expectation is for each category. For example the dog slot includes: feeding/watering the dogs and Windex the back door the dogs get dirty scratching to get in.
I also added a Now Hiring area to post jobs that I'm willing to pay them to do above and beyond the basics of running the family. Though I give basic, bare bones, allowance, I want them to learn that they need to work to earn what they truly desire. They can live on welfare and the little it can bring in, or get a job to better meet their desires.
I wanted it to be simple and colorful, I believe I met my goal. I'd love to know what works for other families.
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