A Chore Chart that WORKS!

 

       Finally, a chore chart that actually works! I have tried so many different chore charts and I have finally found one that works. I am here to share that with you TODAY! All you need is a little paint, round wooden disks and an equal amount of small round magnets, a paint pen (or Sharpie), some paper, and markers. I got ALL of these things at Michael's craft store for less than $15.00. It's very inexpensive and durable. I chose lime green and pink just because I am in love with that color combo, but you can definitely choose whatever colors you'd like. I've also thought about throwing in some extra 'bonus' chores (maybe painted black with metallic letters) for extra cotton ball rewards as well.

     To get started, you simply paint all of your wooden disks whatever color you choose. I used an acrylic paint, mainly because I am impatient and it dries VERY quickly! Next, I used a black paint pen and wrote in various chores. I tried to make it a little more fun, by adding in some chores that weren't so tedious. I have a couple that say 'read for 20 minutes', a 'create something', as well as 'mom's choice'. Moms choice can be something like mopping, coloring a picture, or we have even implemented it as a 'free pass' on occasion (the kids really like that one). I colored each of their names as well as a 'chores' group for the top and stuck a magnet strip on the back of each of these. You could also simply tape them to the fridge. I used magnets just so I could move them around to clean. Finally, you add your magnets to the backs of your new chore disks.

      Every morning I wake up and assign various chores to each child. I think the reason this chore chart has worked so well for my children is because it breaks up the monotony of doing the same thing everyday. Every child has until bedtime that night to complete everything. Once they have finished the designated chore, they move that disk above their name. When they place it above their name, they are telling me that they have completed that item to the best of their ability and they are ready for it to be checked. If I check it and it is done well, then it goes back into the chore group. If all of their chores are completed by bedtime, they get a cotton ball for the day! I hope this chore chart system can work for your family as well. If you try it, please send me some photos and your feedback. I would love to know how it worked in your household!