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Mom School - Chore Charts for Small Children

 

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The other night, I was teaching my son how to do something fundamental in the kitchen, and he asked me where I learned to do that task; I told him at “mom school.” He responded, “Is there a dad school?”  I quickly told him I had been joking and learned how to do it from my mom, but it got me thinking about all the adulting and parting things I know and how I’ve learned them. I’m so thankful for the people and resources I have to pull information from that help me figure out this mom thing because it sure isn’t easy.  Mom School helped remind me that I give him chores because that is how my mom taught me how to function and become an adult.   It is my responsibility to ensure that when my son is ready to leave the nest, he is prepared, which is why I use a chore chart with my elementary-age child.

See the link for what I use and recommend as a chore chart to start with:  https://amzn.to/3M5NnRw

Chores to Start With

  1. Basic hygiene.  These are essential things to teach our kids, but they also make our lives so much easier when they need less help with basic hygiene (brushing teeth, getting dressed, brushing hair, etc.).

Next Step:

  1. Simple tasks.  Put Dirty dishes at the sink, dirty clothing in the hamper, and shoes by the door.

Continue to add tasks based on your child’s age and ability

  1. Do dishes, fold your laundry, sweep the floor, mop, vacuum, and clean the bathroom.

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