Sunday, May 22, 2011

Need a Creative and Exciting way to get the kids to do their chores in the summer?

Like most moms, I sometimes have a difficult time getting my kids to do their chores.  I came up with a fun and exciting way to get them to do them (without fuss).  I made each of my kids a "Chore List" for Monday through Saturday (we take Sunday's off).  Once all chores on their list is completed, they get to go to the "Summer Fun" jar and pull out a card.  On each card, i have written a fun activity that they get to do that day.  Some of them read:

"Play in the sprinkler"
"Make puppets out of paper bags"
"Make birdfeeders out of Pine Cones, Peanut Butter, and Birdseed"
"Go to the movies"
"Make a pallet in the livingroom floor and watch a movie of your choice"
"Go to the playground'
"Have a picnic"

You could put just about anything on them!  Have fun with it!  The kids will get those chores done in a hurry!  :)
Instructions for the Jar:
Get a plastic container (about $2.00 at Walmart) and pull out those scrapbooking stickers and supplies...  Decorate it any way you want!

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