How to Make an Allowance Chore Chart for Your Child

Chore charts help children gain responsibilty and self confidence. Making a chore chart is simple and free. Try these tips to make a chore chart your child will love!

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• paper & printer -or-
• paper
• markers
• stickers

1. First there are some great programs online that let you make a chore chart for free. I use handipoints.com. It is easy to use and FREE. Make sure to include all of your child's duties for the week. ChoreCharts.com is also good.

2. Some great chores should include homework, taking care of pet, brushing teeth etc.

3. If you like to make your own chart it is very simple to do. It is a great idea to have your child help. Start with some construction paper. Add their name to the top.

4. Next add there chores in a straight line down the left hand side. Make a line in between each chore to separate them.

5. Have your child decorate the chart with some stars or hearts or what ever they would like. Hang the chart on the fridge. Each time your child does a chore have them hang a star on the chart. When the chart is full have something special planned to thank your child for the hard work.

Tips & Warnings

• Make it fun
• Tell your child what their reward will be
• Be realistic. Base your chids chores around their age. The average attention span for children is 1 min per year old. So assign your 5 year old a chore that will take 5 mins or less at a time. Example: If cleaning his/her room break the chore down into smaller parts. Part 1: Put all clothing in hamper. Part 2: Make your bed. Part 3: Pick up all toys. And so on and so forth.

Resources

• www.chorecharts.com

[junkbox16117]

on 11/7/2008 great tips I checked out the website you said and it really helped thanks again.