I did not come up with this idea on my own. Mine is the make-do version based slightly on her idea.
If you would like to get the original go to Titus 2. They have a lot of great resources. I highly recommend their schedule book as well.
Anyway...
Yesterday I used some old name tag holders to make chore badges. We have the same morning chores all the time but because we each start and finish breakfast at different times, we're at differents stages during the first part of our morning. So I often have to keep someone on track. I've tried charts but don't like having to use the ink to print them off each week or to check them.
These hang around their necks first thing in the morning.
When they are completed they must hang on their door until the next morning. 
When they are completed they must hang on their door until the next morning. Of course, for the younger two who can't read yet, I drew pictures.
This morning was the first day and it went great. I kept hearing Iris (4) going over what all she needed to do.
What do morning chores consist of in the Wagner home? 
Also, each child has a day of the week that is theirs. This day doesn't change. Monday is Charlie, Tuesday is Gray, Wednesday is Iris, Thursday is Jay and Friday is Emma. So I also have another list that they will use to remind them of the things they get to do on that day. Here is that list (sorry no pic):
Bring down the laundry / Feed Goldie (fish) / Pass out Juice Plus / Pick what to watch during TV time / One-on-one time with Mommy / Get the mail / Sit by Daddy at dinner
6 comments:
I LOVE this idea!! I used to use the traditional chore chart on a clip board, but I like this a WHOLE LOT more!! Thanks Jenny!!
Jenny....WOW! I love this. We do all of the same exact chores each day plus our afternoon/dinner chores, but I love the idea of the badges! I also LOVE assigning each child a day for the "extras" like one on one mommy time and sit by daddy. Thanks for the great idea! Hope you're doing well. I'm expecting some good news from you soon! xoxo
BTW...do they do independent bible reading or is that as a family/ or both? Just wondering?
Really terrific idea about having the kids wear the tags around their kids necks until finished! That's brilliant!!
That is awesome! Love it girl!!!
Love this...need to get on the ball and create something similar!!
I so need this!! This is AWESOME! The extra day alleviates (sp?) the arguing over getting to do things or the "but why don't they have to do it" attitude that I have seen creeping up lately!
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