The Joy of a New Chore System!

I love chore systems! And I love to change them. Whatever system I'm currently using I'm sure is the most perfectly fabulous system ever! Until I change it three months later.



This system has three parts per child:
(except my son who doesn’t have a separate checklist)
1-) A checklist so they can see if they've done everything & can have free time.
2-) A responsibilities list of things they need to make sure are in order.
3-) And a list of chores which vary by the day of the week.

Explanations:
* The first section of the "Responsibilities" Lists are rooms that need to be picked up.
* Handcarts = little boxes where we put things they have left out. The title is a joke, as nothing in their boxes would be worthy of hauling across the plains.
* Scout = our dog (probably self-explanatory)
* Sunroom = great room
* Weekly Deep Cleaning = I post a weekly deep cleaning job for the girls - things like baseboards, etc. I also post jobs they can do for money if they have free time.

I hope this is fun for someone to read. I am terrible at formatting, and that fact that it looks strange may result in hair-loss – hopefully mine, not yours. :)

I love my hard-working kids! And I love systems that make their efforts less of an effort for me!
Bec

My 12yo Daughter’s Checklist
My Room & Bed?
My Hair & Teeth?
My Chores & Stewardships?
My Things & Handcart?
My Practice & School?
Report --- Free Time

My 12yo Daughter’s Responsibilities
Kitchen
Sunroom– including Dining Room
--
Folding
Dog Messes
Blinds
--
Dishes are washed
Clean-dish-towel is empty
Kitchen is swept
--
Weekly Deep Cleaning

My 12yo Daughter’s Chores
M – Vacuum Laundry Rm & Hall
Vacuum Downstairs
T- MOP KITCHEN
SHOWER
W- Vacuum Bedroom
Vacuum Project Room
T- Clean Master Bathroom
SHOWER
F- Vacuum Sunroom
Clean Family Bath sink & counter
S- School Drawer
Room Check
SHOWER


My 9yo Daughter’s Checklist
My Room & Bed?
My Hair & Teeth?
My Chores & Stewardships?
My Things & Handcart?
My Practice & School?
Report --- Free Time

My 9yo Daughter’s Responsibilities
Halls & Entry
Laundry Room
Sort Dryer
Basement
--
Folding
Dog Messes
Blinds
--
Garbage empty – check
Dishwasher is empty
Dishwasher is loaded
Put away Food
Dad’s Lunch
--
Weekly Deep Cleaning

My 9yo Daughter’s Chores
M – Clean Family Bath sink & counter
Clean Project Room Window & Patio Door Glass
Scrub Tub in Family Bath
T- Vacuum Sunroom
Dust Sunroom & Piano/Bench
SHOWER
W- Clean Family & Downstairs Bathroom
T- Vacuum Laundry Rm, Hall,& Stairs
Clean Sunroom Windows
SHOWER
F- MOP KITCHEN
S- School Drawer
Room Check
SHOWER


My 5yo Son’s Responsibilities
Bedroom
Bathroom
Wood
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Gather & Sort Dirty Clothes
Take Scout Out
Feed & Water Scout x2
Folding
Mail – out & in
----
Clear Table
Rinse & Stack Dishes

My 5yo Son’s Chores
M – Empty the 4 Small Garbage Cans
T- Brush Scout
W- Shake Rugs & Vac Baths
T- Brush Scout
F- Ask Mom?

General Conference - analysis after the fact

My Goals for General Conference – NEXT General Conference

1. Create anticipation – maybe a basket of goodies & activity/note printouts set out a few days before.

2. Simplify meals – yummy, low-prep, and easy clean-up so as to prevent spending entire sessions working in the kitchen.

3. Watch conference DOWNSTAIRS as a family – this will require a plan for the kids to be successful, and alternatives if that just isn’t working.

4. Take notes – printing out something like this, would be fabulous and colorful pens might be a fun addition for the girls.

5. Find ways to make it meaningful for the kids. I love this idea, but lots of things could work.

6. Plan a few fun treats & a fun outing to burn off energy and get out of the house – remember that time & my energy will be limited.