I’ve been working on a job chart for the kids. I’m trying really hard to get them used to doing the jobs and getting things done IN THE MORNING so that we can do fun things the rest of the day and I won’t have to nag nag nag all day (only in the morning). Some of you may think I’m the ultimate cheapskate, but I think it’s about the right balance. If the kids do the absolute minimum, they would only earn about $2.00-$2.50 per week. That’s about enough for a 6 year old. What does she need to pay for, anyway? But the older kids, who think they need more money, can do more jobs and earn more money. In just the three days we did this last week, Megan earned $2.30. So, I’m hoping it will work for the summer.
Taking care of self
–make bed
–put away clothes
–fold clothes
–take dirty clothes to the laundry room
–hang up towel
–pick up toys in room
–read scriptures for 10 minutes
–practice for 20 minutes
Helping the family
–weeding one row in the garden every day
–dish job
(not paid, do every day)
All unpaid jobs and TWO paid jobs must be done and ready for inspection by 10 am. Extra jobs may take longer.
–vacuum room (25 cents)
–clean kids bathroom (50 cents)
–clean downstairs bathroom (25 cents)
–clean and vacuum family room (30 cents)
–clean and vacuum upstairs hall (20 cents)
–sweep kitchen floor (30 cents)
–mop kitchen floor (50 cents)
–vacuum stairs (20 cents)
–wash 5 windows with NO STREAKS (50 cents)
–sweep front porch (25 cents)
–weed one flower bed for 15 minutes (25 cents)
–clean and vacuum front room (30 cents)
–clean kitchen counters (30 cents)
–dust piano (15 cents)
–dust one room’s blinds (20 cents)
–clean birdcage (35 cents)
–clean bird poop (35 cents)
–clean mud room (40 cents)
–sweep or vacuum mud room floor (30 cents)
–do one load of laundry (25 cents)
–unload groceries (15 cents)
–clean cupboard fronts (30 cents)
–empty trash (20 cents)
Pay day is Saturday. Please add up what you have earned.
I must say, that’s a much longer list than you kids had to work from. But then, your house is bigger. I wish you all good luck in getting things done so you can play. Let us know what your play schedule is like, if you can, so we might pick something to do with you.
I LOVE LOVE LOVE this! I plan on instigating something like this starting on Monday!
I’ve been wanting to start something like this for Anna Marie. Thanks for posting it!
It is never too early to teach a child to work and to help take care of themself and the house. Excellent wisdom.
Aren’t job charts COOL!? I don’t pay for jobs but we have a list that gets done every day. My WFMW is about Sun Safety.
thanks for the ideas!