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:
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?