(Source) If you’re a parent, I’m sure you don’t need me to tell you how difficult it can be to get your kids to help out around the house. Creating family chore charts can be effective for kids of all ages. For the little ones, a kids chore chart will – in their eyes – give them a fun daily activity and teach them responsibility. Creating a chore chart for teenagers can help remind them what needs to be done, so you aren’t forever nagging them. Like the old saying goes, “raising teenagers is like nailing Jell-O to a tree.” You have several options when it comes to creating chore charts; you can make your own, you can find blank printable chore charts or free chore chart downloads, or there are even online chore charts for kids who are a little more tech savvy. Whichever road you take, you’re going to need to come up with various responsibilities to add to the chart. Here are some ideas for chore charts worth considering. Whatever you choose, make sure it’s age appropriate so your child doesn’t get discouraged if they are unable to do the job properly. Ideas for Chore Charts Inside
Vacuum
Sweep
Dust
Help fold laundry (older kids can fold their own laundry and put it away)
Make the bed
Wash the dishes (or rinse and load the dishwasher)
Dry the dishes and put them away (or unload the dishwasher)
Clean out the kitty litter box
Clean their room
Water the plants
Organize the Tupperware cupboard (doesn’t this always need to be done?)
Wash the windows
Take out the garbage
Set the table/clear the table
Help make dinner
Help make lunches for school
Feed the petsOutside
Walk the dog
Rake the leaves
Bring the garbage to the curb on garbage day (and then bring the cans back when empty)
Wash the car
Clean out the inside of the car
Mow the lawn
Chop wood (obviously age appropriateness is huge for this one) Now, if you’re looking for free chore chart downloads that you can print off, customizable chore charts, or online chore charts for kids, check out these sites: ChoreCharts.com – This site offers a ton of awesome and free chore chart downloads. In addition to these pre-designed printable options, the website will soon be offering users the ability to design their own chore chart.
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