Chore Frames
So I discovered Pinterest, but still don't know how to use it yet. I got the idea of making a dry erase Menu Planner out of a picture frame from there.
I liked that idea so much I decided to take it one step further and create picture frame chore boards for each one of my kids. I individualized each one, put them in a picture frame and voila they each have their very own Chore Board. I love this because each one is cute enough to put on their dresser. We
use dry erase markers to put their chores for the morning and afternoon on them. Yes! I said morning and afternoon! (such a slave driver I am)
In the evening after they are in bed, I write down their morning chores and line the frames up on the kitchen table. In the afternoon, while they are at school, I collect the frames and write down afternoon chores, and again line them up on the table. The morning chores typically consist of make your bed, pick up your room and one other task or chore. Some of the kids erase them as they go along and complete a task and others just erase them after it is all completed. But each gets to do it his or her way that works best for them. The afternoon/evening chores consist of setting the table, emptying the hamper, loading and unloading the dishwasher etc.
The kids have really taken to this idea.But I'm afraid just like everything is fun when it's new this idea too will start to wear off. But for now it is working so great!
