How to Organize a Children's Chore List

Organize a chore list with a calendar for children.

To keep an efficient household, parents should teach children responsibility by organizing a chore list. Organize chore lists by individual chores for the child by difficulty such as beginner, intermediate and advanced. Use a calendar or a list to organize chores for children.

Instructions

1. Divide up all the chores by difficulty. Arrange the chores by beginner, intermediate and advanced levels of difficulty to organize the tasks for children. Assign a rating of difficulty for each chore. Rate the chores as you feel appropriate. Score beginner chores such as matching socks with a lower rating of 1 compared to that of an advanced chore like cleaning the bathroom with a rating of 7.

2. Set up a rotating schedule of chores for the children. Let the child pick chores by age level and competency. Assign any leftover chores to the children based on the chores already chosen. Use the difficulty rating of all combined chores totaled together to determine if the chores are divided equally per child.

3. Pick a method in which to organize chores for the children. Use a calendar or a list to arrange chores by individual child and difficulty. Put chores on the calendar on the days the children are designated to complete the chore either daily or weekly. Use a sticker or a symbol such as a check mark to show on the calendar when the chore is completed. Or you can create individual lists on a piece of paper or cardboard for each child to keep track of chores.

4. Create a reward-and-punishment system for the designated chores. Assign a reward system that fits the age level of the child. Reward children with added benefits for successful chore completion with items such as money, toys or candy. Punishment for not completing chore duties could mean diminishing recreational fun, such as watching television or games.

References

• Family Education: Dividing Up Chores