3. Screen Time
Make a list of a few chores that need to be done before the kids are allowed to watch TV or use the home WiFi. On Saturday mornings, my kids aren’t allowed any screen time until they have straightened up their bedrooms and bathroom. I hand them a bottle of The Laundress Surface Cleaner and let them go at it!
4. Sticker Chart
Make a daily/weekly chore chart that is brightly colored and looks fun. Each time your child completes a chore, they get to place a sticker over that item. At the end of the week, if their chore chart is covered in stickers, they get a special treat like going out for ice cream. Print, fill out and let your kiddos color our chart here here.
5. Play Time
Make a game out of clean up time by singing a song. This is especially fun for younger kids. When we’re cleaning up a mess we sing “clean up, clean up, everybody, everywhere, clean up, clean up, everybody do your share.” You can make up games out of matching socks or time older kids who may be more interested in competing against the clock. Finding something that works for your kids and their interests can really help keep the process fun.