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.
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
where did you get this clip art? I have been searching for days, would you please share?
ReplyDeleteI got the clip art from Microsoft word. Also from the Microsoft clip art website. http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/images/
DeleteYou should make and market these. I love your idea and as I have been trying to put together my own cards and chart...I keep wishing someone would do it for me so i could just buy it, pre-made. Seriously...great idea. :)
ReplyDeleteCan you share your printable template?? I love this idea
ReplyDeleteWould you be willing to email me your template for your chores? I love them! Thanks in advance! Debbiecuellar@hotmail.com
ReplyDeleteBeautiful job!! It would be nice to have your template as a download. I totally appreciate the time and effort you spent putting this together.
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