our chore charts
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When I mentioned these on Facebook, my friends all wanted details and pictures and such. So here goes...
This all started with this post, outlining an amazing tutorial for making chore charts. I used her instructions, though the frames I got were different and the digital papers I used were different and the font I used was different and the magnets I bought from an Etsy store because I like pretty + pictures (plus pictures are easier for kids, especially the non-readers, to understand).
Without further ago, here's the side of our fridge:
Before I cut to close ups, please rest assured that I know that I suck at Mod Podge. I might re-do these later, but I'm in no rush. They aren't perfect, but they work just fine.
The top section is zones. Each week, a different kid is assigned to a different zone. Our zones are front room, hallways, kitchen, family room, sunroom, and yard. (Yes, hallways are small, but tripping over stuff in the hall is a HUGE pet peeve of mine, so it's worth it.)
I bought six name magnets for $7 plus shipping on Etsy.
Then come the child-specific charts, with these magnets, also from Etsy at 20 magnets for $11.50.
And, yes, Zoe has chores. I do realize she can't walk or sit up independently or crawl, much less make her bed or feed pets or anything like that. But? She's 2.5. And our other kids started doing basic chores at her age. So, she does too. (With help.)
Now the kids get excited about "magnet time!" (Not "chore time," because that's no fun. Obviously.)
I think that's it, but I'm sure I'm probably forgetting something, so let me know if you have any questions!
(Oh, just remembered one detail: I used 3M mounting strips to put the frames on the fridge. See, I told you I'd forget something!)
This all started with this post, outlining an amazing tutorial for making chore charts. I used her instructions, though the frames I got were different and the digital papers I used were different and the font I used was different and the magnets I bought from an Etsy store because I like pretty + pictures (plus pictures are easier for kids, especially the non-readers, to understand).
Without further ago, here's the side of our fridge:
Before I cut to close ups, please rest assured that I know that I suck at Mod Podge. I might re-do these later, but I'm in no rush. They aren't perfect, but they work just fine.
The top section is zones. Each week, a different kid is assigned to a different zone. Our zones are front room, hallways, kitchen, family room, sunroom, and yard. (Yes, hallways are small, but tripping over stuff in the hall is a HUGE pet peeve of mine, so it's worth it.)
I bought six name magnets for $7 plus shipping on Etsy.
Then come the child-specific charts, with these magnets, also from Etsy at 20 magnets for $11.50.
And, yes, Zoe has chores. I do realize she can't walk or sit up independently or crawl, much less make her bed or feed pets or anything like that. But? She's 2.5. And our other kids started doing basic chores at her age. So, she does too. (With help.)
Now the kids get excited about "magnet time!" (Not "chore time," because that's no fun. Obviously.)
I think that's it, but I'm sure I'm probably forgetting something, so let me know if you have any questions!
(Oh, just remembered one detail: I used 3M mounting strips to put the frames on the fridge. See, I told you I'd forget something!)