Chore Chart - Clover Sites
Colossians 3:23—Whatever you do, do your work heartily as for the Lord, rather than for men.
_________ Chore Chart Child’s Name
Task 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
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Chore Chart Ideas Webster’s Dictionary has two definitions for the word chore: 1. A daily or routine task. 2. A burdensome or unpleasant task. If you use this chore chart, we hope you will keep the first definition in mind! Important Note—Have this chart lamenated on both sides.- Do not use permanent or dry erase markers on this chart. They won’t come off. Instead use a marker made for overhead transparencies that can be wiped off with a damp kleenex. Such a marker may be purchased at an office supply store. Vis-à-Vis is a good brand-name marker and comes in various colors. Helpful Hints—There are a couple of different ways to use chore charts. They can be used for individuals for personal tasks, or by the whole family. If the chart is used for individual tasks, the person using the chart may list the tasks he wants to do and put a circle on the days he plans to do them. When each task is completed he can simply put a check inside the circle. If a chart is used for the whole family, larger tasks may be listed like: Cook dinner, do dishes, mow the lawn, empty wastebaskets, sweep the patio, feed the pet, take out trash, etc. On the day a particular person is to do a specific chore his name can be written in. A chore chart is a good tool to help children and parents. It helps children manage their chores. It provides a means for them to see what they have done and need to do. It gives them a sense of accomplishment when they check off tasks. It also provides a concrete way for parents to review the things expected of each child. By faithfully using the chart, a child will be more organized and will not easily forget different tasks. It will prepare a child to live in the real world which requires people to keep track of many things at once. In deciding what tasks will be done by a child, it is important to get his or her input. Hopefully he will agree on what needs to be done. If he agrees, he will be more likely to do his chores with a good attitude. Below is a list of chores that parents might discuss with their children. It is NOT suggested that a child do too many tasks. This can discourage children. It is better to do a few chores well rather than fail while trying to do too many. The list simply contains ideas to get families thinking. Each child’s chores must be tailored to his age and abilities. Don’t program children for failure by asking too much nor too little. Parents should help younger children think through the best time to do chores. Some might be better done first thing in the morning, others after school, others at night, and a few on weekends. Some tasks may need to be done each day and others once a week. Be creative in deciding what, how and when… Chore charts are only as affective as parents make them. If a parent doesn’t sit down regularly and review the chart with his child, it will be of little value. Pick a time that’s convenient, like right before bed. One way to encourage children to do chores is to reward them. Perhaps make each finished task worth a certain amount of money and each unfinished task a negative amount (However, if they come out with more negative than positive they simply don’t make any money). Pay your children weekly… Positive rewards for doing chores is always better than negative consequences. In the real world children will be rewarded for what they do. Rewarding them for chores is a great way to ingrain this reality. It is much better than simply giving them an allowance for being part of the family… May the Lord bless you as you train your children. List of Possible Tasks 1. Quiet time 5. 2. Make bed 6. 3. Wash face 7. 4. Fold clothes 8.
Pick up toys Feed pet Do homework Wash the car
9. 10. 11. 12.
Water plants Do laundry Do dishes Clean bathroom
13. 14. 15. 16.
Empty dishwasher Take out the trash Sweep the patio Wash the dog
17. 18. 19. 20.
Vacuum Dust Mow Cook
_________ Chore Chart Child’s Name
Task 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thr
Fri
Sat
Chore Chart Ideas Webster’s Dictionary has two definitions for the word chore: 1. A daily or routine task. 2. A burdensome or unpleasant task. If you use this chore chart, we hope you will keep the first definition in mind! Important Note—Have this chart lamenated on both sides.- Do not use permanent or dry erase markers on this chart. They won’t come off. Instead use a marker made for overhead transparencies that can be wiped off with a damp kleenex. Such a marker may be purchased at an office supply store. Vis-à-Vis is a good brand-name marker and comes in various colors. Helpful Hints—There are a couple of different ways to use chore charts. They can be used for individuals for personal tasks, or by the whole family. If the chart is used for individual tasks, the person using the chart may list the tasks he wants to do and put a circle on the days he plans to do them. When each task is completed he can simply put a check inside the circle. If a chart is used for the whole family, larger tasks may be listed like: Cook dinner, do dishes, mow the lawn, empty wastebaskets, sweep the patio, feed the pet, take out trash, etc. On the day a particular person is to do a specific chore his name can be written in. A chore chart is a good tool to help children and parents. It helps children manage their chores. It provides a means for them to see what they have done and need to do. It gives them a sense of accomplishment when they check off tasks. It also provides a concrete way for parents to review the things expected of each child. By faithfully using the chart, a child will be more organized and will not easily forget different tasks. It will prepare a child to live in the real world which requires people to keep track of many things at once. In deciding what tasks will be done by a child, it is important to get his or her input. Hopefully he will agree on what needs to be done. If he agrees, he will be more likely to do his chores with a good attitude. Below is a list of chores that parents might discuss with their children. It is NOT suggested that a child do too many tasks. This can discourage children. It is better to do a few chores well rather than fail while trying to do too many. The list simply contains ideas to get families thinking. Each child’s chores must be tailored to his age and abilities. Don’t program children for failure by asking too much nor too little. Parents should help younger children think through the best time to do chores. Some might be better done first thing in the morning, others after school, others at night, and a few on weekends. Some tasks may need to be done each day and others once a week. Be creative in deciding what, how and when… Chore charts are only as affective as parents make them. If a parent doesn’t sit down regularly and review the chart with his child, it will be of little value. Pick a time that’s convenient, like right before bed. One way to encourage children to do chores is to reward them. Perhaps make each finished task worth a certain amount of money and each unfinished task a negative amount (However, if they come out with more negative than positive they simply don’t make any money). Pay your children weekly… Positive rewards for doing chores is always better than negative consequences. In the real world children will be rewarded for what they do. Rewarding them for chores is a great way to ingrain this reality. It is much better than simply giving them an allowance for being part of the family… May the Lord bless you as you train your children. List of Possible Tasks 1. Quiet time 5. 2. Make bed 6. 3. Wash face 7. 4. Fold clothes 8.
Pick up toys Feed pet Do homework Wash the car
9. 10. 11. 12.
Water plants Do laundry Do dishes Clean bathroom
13. 14. 15. 16.
Empty dishwasher Take out the trash Sweep the patio Wash the dog
17. 18. 19. 20.
Vacuum Dust Mow Cook
