Prayer board

I decided the other night to make a board that I could hang all the prayer requests I come across from friends and family.  At my Bible study we do weekly prayer requests and this is an easy way for me to remember!  That way I can hang it in a place I often go (the kitchen)  

routine chores for kids

I decided I was going to make my little kiddos start REALLY helping me out around the house now.  I made little cards (the size of business cards) to put on a chart.  I didn't get around to actually making the chart quite yet but I am working on it.  I will post on that later!  I am introducing them to the cards slowly so they aren't thrown into and then end up freaking out about it.  Since they can't read I have been explaining each picture and what the job is everyday so that way when I start their charts they will know what the jobs are. 

They are not ALL chores but I made some cards with things they already do regularly like brushing teeth, getting dressed, and picking up toys.  I did that so when I make their chart it isn't just all WORK but more of a routine chart with chores throughout the day.  

How to....? not difficult I think you can figure it out!

• paper/card stock in whatever color you want
• packing tape or laminater (Is that a word? auto correct says not oh well you get the hint!)
•  scissors or paper cutter
• magnets, sticky tac, or velcro.  Use whatever works with what you are sticking it to. 

 I used a business card template. Thought of chores and routine items and  picked out some clip art that seemed to fit each thing.  This took me forever to do!  I couldn't think of toddlers jobs!

After I finally did that I printed them out I only had regular printer paper but I would suggest card stock instead to make them stronger.  

After I cut them all apart I used packing tape because that is what i had around here.  They came out really nice with the packing tape I just wish I used card stock instead (NEXT PROJECT!) 

I plan on using sticky tac or velcro for my board 

My ideas...

•  clean backroom sink (with something like vinegar that won't kill them)
• feed cats
• make your bed
• put toys away
• mate socks
• help with laundry (my kids love helping put things in the washer or dryer)
•  put silverware away
• clean table (again with something like vinegar)
• clean bedroom
• vacuum floor
• get the mail 
• put books away
• water plants (my kids love this)
• help with groceries
• help cook
• gather small trash bags
• brush teeth
• get dressed
• dust