I am a control freak, and I know it. I don't know if it's because growing up I always shared a room with at least one sister, or why, but I like things done my way. Which is why I have a nearly TEN year old that has done the dishes a handful of times in her LIFE!!! But I am coming to realize that I'm not doing my kids any favors, or myself, by doing it all myself. Or maybe all the little tricks we've tried in the past have just been more hassle than anything. So when I came across this idea on a blog, I HAD to try it. An added plus was the fact that I didn't have to go out and buy anything...I had all these materials around the house. So......
The Clayton Family Chore boards
I used some frames that I had in boxes from our move 5 years ago. I painted them brown and sprayed to seal. I just used cardstock and my cricut to create a cute background that would be easy to read over. Stapled some ribbon to the back...this makes it easier to write/erase without knocking them off the wall. Then hung them up. Now I have dry erase chore boards. I write their chores for the day on the board, the have to have them all crossed off before going to bed at night. I read in The Total Money Makeover (Dave Ramsey) that kids should be paid a "commission" instead of allowance. I give them 3-4 chores each day. I watch to make sure all chores are done each day. If they are, then they get $5.00 at the end of the week. If not, then they don't get any money...not a single dollar. We'll use the envelope system to help them learn how to save, spend, and give their money wisely. I'm really excited, and I LOVE how it looks on my kitchen wall!
1 comment:
Oh my gosh, that is EXACTLY what I need to do! Good for you! Such a great idea, and soooooo CUTE!!! (Wanna help me make some? You're so cute and creative!) And you have a circuit! I'm so jealous! And seriously, we really do need to hang out some time! I miss you!
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