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Cleaning with
Kids Can be Fun!
by Rachel Webb |
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Housework, children, fun? Do these
words belong in the same sentence? Sure but you need to add some
creativity to the jobs! First we need to discuss how to assign
the jobs. Job charts that rotate chores can be effective. I use
a entirely magnetic one that is easy to write-on/wipe-off but
charts with a childs name that rotates can also be effective.
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Job charts are not for everyone
though so I have included other ideas as well. For a yummy alternative
you may want to try baking the assignments into cupcakes, muffins
or cookies. For best results write the tasks on small slips of
paper, then fold the papers inside of tin foil squares so the
writing on the papers won't fade when the wet batter touches
them. Kids will be eager to do the next job to get seconds on
a treat!
Another idea would be to list
the chores for the day the night before. The first child out
of bed and dressed gets to pick the easiest chore! |
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If your child cannot read yet here
is a job list idea. My kids like me to write their chore list
using pictures and codes. It's a fun game for them to decipher
the pictures and guess what the job might be.
If dusting is a chore your children don't like, substitute the
old dust rag for a feather duster. What kid can resist feathers!
Another fun idea, try hiding individually wrapped candy in the
nooks and crannies of the furniture! Its a great way to make
sure that the picture frames get moved from the mantel!
Be sure and count the number of candies you hide so that the
kids can report to you that they found them all and have finished
their job.
Children also enjoy anything that involves squirting water! I
don't like the kids to waste the entire bottle of window cleaner
at once but I find that when I water down the solution it's not
as toxic for the kids or my cleaning budget! |
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Author: |
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Copyright 2002 Rachel Webb |
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