Diaries Magazine

Pinterest Inspired

Posted on the 20 June 2013 by Mamamelch @HillaryMelch

I had been searching for a way to make a chore chart for Annika for some time.  She's 5 years old now, and it was high time she get to helping out around here.  I don't want her to ever lose that little kid will to help out around the house that she has, and this chart would be a way to reinforce that behavior with some positive feedback.  The actual one I saw on Pinterest wasn't exactly like this, but this is my variation if a chore chart for Annika: 
Pinterest Inspired

This is a black posterboard.  I wrote on it with this cool paint-like marker that looks kinda like chalk, and I really like the effect. 
I don't think it is too much to ask a 5 year old to help out around the house.  No, she doesn't get an allowance to do these things, but we're considering it.  What is an appropriate amount for a 5 year old to earn for doing the things we expect of her?  Is a monetary incentive really necessary?  These are the debates we have around our house.  I want to instill in her a sense of responsibility, and I worry that paying her to do these things around the house isn't really a great way to do that.  I mean, nobody pays me to do the laundry or unload the dishwasher.  Thoughts?  

Back to Featured Articles on Logo Paperblog

About the author


Mamamelch 934 shares View Blog

The Author's profile is not complete.