Developing ideas for a Chore chart for the family. =)

Ok so here I am thinking again about how to organize and clutter free my space. I see that I have some old cookie sheets. I am debating whether or not to use chalkboard paint or fabric or spray paint them different colors then line them with decorative paper. 

I want them to look nice in our living room, not too childish, not to tacky.... I know we plan on painting the house in the future... 

anyways beyond brainstorming what materials to use. I have to develop a whole system that everyone can understand, 

I plan on paying each child a daily goverened amount if all requirements have been made to make all the "to dos" to a "done"

There is Daily chores

• Make bed
• Brush teeth
• Give the dog water
• Take out recycle
• Wipe down table after dinner
• Brush and floss teeth Empty Basket
• wipe down counters 

There will be designated days of the week where one area gets focus on, 
weekly chores- 

• Change sheets
• individuals laundry
• clean room top to bottom. 
• Mopping,
• sweeping
• dusting
• vacuuming

seasonal chores

• Empty pantry
• empty pots and pans
• clean office
• clean pool deck
• garage
• go through closet and purge things too small.
• Mom's choice
• Dad's choice

There is also a chance for bonus points for do something extra special for mom or dad

Washing all Kira's sippy cups
picking up dog poop
taking care of kira is dad is on the phone and mom isnt around. 

Kira may get a sheet as well to get her on track with behavior/ potty and nap schd.

Rewards will be priced not according to what it actually costs to do the event but how many days it takes to earn the amount to spend and to learn to save for something special like a trip to a theme park or dinner and movie.

My husband and I have to sit down. Make a chart and value each chore and reward accordingly. I will then make the magnetic board for each child to be able to see what they have accomplished.

Now there is a discipline/behavioral side to this as well. they have 3 strikes each. only 3 allowed a day. then after that money is subtracted from their earnings. 

I plan on using play money to have them count and handle it without it being "real"

I also plan on making one for myself and my husband so we can keep track of our side of the house. 

1. Clean our bathroom
2. wipe down counters
3. empty trash out
4. sweep
5. mop
6. shower
7. tub
8. sinks
9. mirrors
10. Cars/truck

Jessica-Clean Art room
 Jason- Clean Office/computer area, pool/

I look forward to seeing my children grow and learn from this and i hope it becomes as effective as I hope in my head that it will be. 

As you can see I have a lot of sporadic ideas floating around. I need to settle down and make something by Sunday of next week. I want to start implementing this system as soon as i can and still be classy.

 Hopefully I will make things go well, soon


Have a great day !