Edited on 9/27/06 to add:
This week Shannon has asked that, instead of publishing a new idea, we go back into our archives and re-print the best WFMW tip we've ever run. I'd have to say my Children's Chore List was by far the most well received. So, per Shannon's instructions, I'm linking it again this week. For those of you who missed it last week and would like me to email you the list, now is your chance. Just leave me your email in the comments section and I'll send it!
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It's time to post another WFMW tip.
I'm not sure where I stumbled across this list, and I'm sure there are others out there, but I have this one taped up on our refrigerator. It helps to give me ideas on what tasks to encourage Snuggle Bug to learn. Granted, he's not quite 2 years old (not until December) but he's a smart little guy and he already does #1, 2, 3, 8, 10, & 13 (of the 2 & 3 Year Olds list) to the best of his ability.
I'm sorry this list is nearly impossible to read. If Blogger would let me upload my digital file (I had to use Photobucket instead) it'd actually be an enlarged clearer view when you clicked on it, but that's not happening at the moment. So if you'd like me to email this list to you in a Word document so that you can read it and print off a nice copy, just leave me a comment with your email address and I'd be happy to do so!
This works for me. Maybe it'll work for you too! I'd love to hear about some of the age appropriate chores that your children are doing!
If you'd like to share something that works for you, please leave me a comment. And be sure to link yourself over at Shannon's, the host of Works-For-Me Wednesday.
**Edited to Add**
Looks like it's going to be one long email list, but I don't mind! I'll get this sent out later this afternoon, okay?
Oh, and for those of you who somehow managed to read the list as it is now, I'm very impressed. Maybe I need to get my eyes checked because, for the life of me, if I didn't already know what was on the list, I would have no idea what any of it says! :)
One last thing, those of you leaving me your email addresses, I promise I will not try to get rich quick by selling them to a mass marketing firm. :) I'll use them just to send out this list, well unless I already know you and email you in response to the comments you leave, then you'll probably hear from me again anyway.
**Edited again to add**
Wow! I had no idea this list would be so requested. That's great! I think I've gotten it emailed out to everyone that's requested it thus far. If I've missed anyone or if anyone else still wants the list, just let me know!
My past WFMW entries:linking within comments
baptism gift
creating blogger categories
alternate use for pot rack
cake decorating tips
unique way to stay connected
cake baking tip
comforts of home while traveling
quenching the thirst of your little one
pie crust made in bulk
hot chocolate kicked up a notch
Labels: Works-For-Me Wednesday
102 Comments:
I'd love this list. We are ready to start chores in our house...
Thanks
rebeccakbingham at yahoo dot com
He is a little smarty already! Great list to keep track of what your child is doing!
I would also love this list as well.
crystal_coldiron at hotmail dot com
thanks!
Please add me to the list - I would love to have a copy. Thanks!
Michelle
wellsfamilyof4@yahoo.com
I would love to have that list - thanks!!
mtcw78@hotmail.com
I'd love to have this for reference. Thanks!!
jaimedubei@gmail.com
Hi There! Would really like to have a good look at this list too please. :) You have my e-mail! ;)
Munchkin, three in December,
* Cleans up her toys before she gets to watch her programme.
* Puts her clothes in her laundry basket at the end of the day.
* Puts clothes in the dryer/washing machine for me. (I hand them to her)
* Brings her plate and cup back to the kitchen after eating.
* And she loves following me around when I am cleaning upstairs. With her little J-cloth in her hands. But I don't think that really counts as a chore! :)
All the best!
Mieneke
My 1-year old picks up crumbs he sees in the carpet and hands them to me. My 3-year old does all of the chores listed in the first two columns and some of those listed in the third column. My favorite so far is how he helps me plan meals.
“What should we eat today?” I ask.
“How about rice and eggs and bacon?” he says.
“Sounds good.”
“How about arroz caldo?”
“Hmm,” I hesitate.
My 3-year old then gives me his thinking look.
“Or,” he adds, “if you’re … what do you call that again? … lazy? Just order pizza, OK?”
Mike
http://somethingaboutparenting.typepad.com/
Hi. I would love a copy of this list. Thanks! livinglaughingnlearning@yahoo.com
I love the Maxwell's book on chores. We started using their 'chore pack' idea and it has been fabulous! You can see there book here:
www.titus2.com
This is a great idea! I would also love to have a copy of the chore chart. Thanks! Please send to: amandaswartz at gmail dot com
I would love for you to email me the list - you've got my address?
That's going to be one huge email list. I'd like a copy too, please. :o)
kaffee_klatsch_blog@yahoo.com
Would love it! You have my email. :)
Thanks!
I couldn't read it very well but we have our kids help put away their own laundry, vacuum, and dust. (in addition to a few other chores)
I'm with all the others--I'd like a copy too. kybkat@bellsouth dot net.
My 13 month old "helps" me carry his diaper to the trash can. And he is starting to follow simple instructions, so this is coming at a great time.
Thanks so much!
It looks like a great list and I would love a copy. Thank you!
emilyhannah@comcast.net
Please email me the list!
I have a three year old. Her chores so far are:
turning out the nightlight
getting dressed herself
unloading the silverware from the dishwasher
helping "fold" the kitchen towels and put them away
set the table
She LOVES chores!! I hope that lasts for awhile. :-)
thewoodenporch@yahoo.com
Madison has chores...a checklist of different things and if she gets so many done a day she recieves things...treats..like 15 minutes on her I Pod before bed....or 15 minutes on her computer to check email.....if she gets all of them she gets a friend over to stay the night...she also has morning checklist to get ready and afternoon checklist after school...along with an evening check list...this really works in our house..thanks for sharing.
Jen @ good cup of coffee
I'd love to have a copy of this list. I've got two little girls who love to help around the house. aswttpi2@bellsouth.net
Oh I need this so bad, I was just telling my kids that this weekend I was going to work on a chore list for them. Please Please email it to me at bourlandcs@msn.com :)
Wonderful tip :)
Me too! Me too! (Do you promise to not sell my addy to some mass market company?... okay.)
sshields@firstam.com
My daughter (10) and son (6) do a multiple activities around the house. They both do these things:
Clean own room (pick up and make beds)
Clean bathroom
Sweep
Empty dishwasher
Put clean clothes away
Sweep back deck
Brush cat
Trash collecting and rolling to curb
Yardwork (collecting twigs/raking)
Setting table
Turning out lights
Feed the cat
Boy you would think that I was a slave master! These are relatively easy tasks and our main focus is to teach them responsibility, time management and the fundamentals of finances combined with house keeping.
Great idea! My girls do chores but I need to be more consistent with having them to do the same ones everyday.
(My WFMW is up- second one ever!)
Great idea! Our son just turned one, but he'll be two before we know it!
justinandjennifer@gmail.com
Me too! Thanks for posting this. I've heard of the list, but never SEEN it.
Also- thanks for the post on my blog last week. I'm glad the WFMW could help you out.
Homeschool Mama
www.homeschoolmama.typepad.com
dlamontagne@satx.rr.com
I would love to have this list. Could you please email it to me? Thanks.
heather@way.fm
What a great resource! Thank you for offering it to the rest of us! I would like a copy so I can prepare for my newest one, my 15 month old.
Thanks so much
never.enough.chocolate@gmail.com
What a great WFMW tip! Please add me to the email list. Thank you!
pinkdiamondsblog@gmail.com
I would love the list...
cross_home2001@yahoo.com
Thanks!
I never got back to you last week on our conversation sorry. Its just been crazy around here. I've seen this list somewhere before. I have a list all made for my kids so that will save you a little emailing time. LOL
I have bad eyesight and need glasses (mostly for driving) but surprisingly I could make out some of these - not claiming I could read all of them, but some yes!
1. Put away toys.
2. Put books, magazines in a rack.
4. Help set table.
5. Clean up food dropped during a meal.
Am I doing ok so far? :)
Wow, Michelle, I'm impressed! :) You have all of those correct. And #3 is "sweep floor".
I must just need new contacts because you're not the only one who has managed to make some of these out. :)
Darn Blogger, I've been trying repeatedly to attach the list again, for better viewing, but it's still not being accepted.
Oh well, I don't mind emailing it out. I may even add some of these great examples I'm getting in my comments section before emailing it out, so keep those coming!
Great list and idea. Isabella does 1-12 in the first list (#13 the dirty clothes in hamper is my fault because I need a new hamper for her) BUT, I have to say that I have not been having her do them as "chores" - on a regular basis, just letting her help out with things. She loves to help me clean, do the laundry, and cook (which normally consists of her either making toast, mixing something or standing away from the stove holding a spoon for mommy) Well, the potty training, washing hands and face, and cleaning up her toys and books - those are on a daily basis. :) She became potty trained by doing a sticker chart for her, so I think we should do the same thing for her with doing chores. I would like a copy of the list sent to me so I can read it better. (I've been having problems with blogger for the last 2 days, I can't seem to get anything to work right!)
I swear that we share a brain sometimes. Just this week I was conjuring a post like this, but without the aid of a list.
So, um, could I have the list?? You have my email. Thanks!
Kelly
Pass the Torch
This is incredible! Thanks for sharing it! Would you mind emailing it to me? biggest_blessings@yahoo.com Thank you!!
I will definitely save this for my daughter for when my granddaughter gets a wee bit older. This is excellent and I wish I would have had something like this. With me it was trial and error. Thanks!
If you can stand to send it one more time...please and thank you!!
lindsrae@hotmail.com
I would love to have a copy of it emailed to me: ccweston@telus.net.
Thanks so much!
Chris
YES! Please email them to me at singnjen92@yahoo.com! It's hard to know sometimes whether I am being too hard or easy on my daughter!!!
I would love to have a copy of this as well. Thanks for posting this and the other tips! My e-mail addres is tina at narrowminded .us (get rid of the spaces and replace the at with @)
Im very impressed that I could read the list! Im 58 and wore glasses all my life ( or contacts) and about 5 years ago I just threw away the glasses, was tired of wearing them, and havent had my contacts in for months, I guess all those carrots are finally paying off..lol.
Bless Snugglebug, he is doing great!! I always make Gaige and Zack clean up their toys..I think its a good thing for them to do.
I can read some of them, and once I have children I'll need to remember to search this online or come back and bug you to send me a copy ;)
I would love a copy of this list, thanks so much!
Jennifer
http://getting-ahead.blogspot.com/
Sorry about that! I was thinking about typing out my email address, does that count? LOL
jenlwilcox@hotmail.com
Thanks!
I would love the list
cindy@axcesnet dot com
Thanks!
This would be a fabulous list to have! Thanks for sharing - I would LOVE an e-mailed copy.
TheatLVR@msn.com
I'd love a copy of the list
kmiller@crosswind.net
Thanks for the tip!
i'd like the list too, please!
cterry@optonline.net
thanks!!
I would like the list too.
banosteph@yahoo.com
Thanks
Great idea! I'd like a copy of the list too. stacitee@yahoo.com Thank you so much.
Terriffic! I would love to get a copy of that little list! aubreyfreeman@gmail.com
I would LOVE a copy as well. Thanks so much for doing this! Jamarcil@yahoo.com
Please send me the list!!!
meg.wilson@gmail.com
I would love the list as well. Thanks for being willing to send it!
jkstagg at hotmail dot com
Wow that totally looks awesome, please include me on that list!
chelle@soodz.com
I want one, too! My kids need some responsibilities...
staceyntandy@yahoo.com
I would love to have this list! (am I too late....?)
I have an 8 year old, 6 year old, and a 3 year old. They are actually pretty helpful, but more ideas are always welcome. Thank you so much.
PS I was directed here from Rocks in my Dryer.
Fiona, mcneil@dcsi.net.au
I know I'm very very late... but could you please e-mail it to me:)www.barbieposteluk@juno.com I would love to see it. My older girls 6 and almost 5 have several chores, like morning and evening routines, cleaning the playroom after their 1 year old sister:), setting and clearing the table, wiping down their toys 2x per month, and cleaning their room. Wonder what else they could do???
What a Great Idea!!!
Could you please email me this list?
kiliblog@cox.net
Thanks!
Kristina aka Kilikina
hi could you please email me this list too? It looks great!
thanks
Jenna
kaganceo@yahoo.com
What a great resource. Would you be willing to send it to me?
marthabishop at gmail dot com
9/21/06
what a great list for the lil' ones...i know i'm a bit late but would it be possible to send it to me as well?
4.5 years ago, God had blessed us with triplets (one special sweet angel went back to heaven) and the two surviving triplets are now preschoolers. they have simple chores like pick up/clean up after themselves, pick their clothing and dress themselves, go potty, brush teeth etc., clean up toys, pick up any garbage, put dirty clothes in laundry hamper, sweep up the crumbs after meals, practice abc's and other schoolwork, recite the rules...but it would be nice to find out what other things i could teach them about responsibilities. PS found you through my sis, Mary Ann @ follow your bliss...love five ingredient fridays and your sweet blog!!! ;)looney (my e-mail address is irishfliptrips@hotmail.com) thanks so much!!!
Great WFMW! I didn't want to post yesterday because you seemed to have so many requests, LOL! I would love a copy of this list! My email:
admin AT thedoodlebug DOT net
Thanks so much - I hope you have a great day!!!
I would love to have this list. Thank you!
Ellen
schatzie1999@yahoo.com
Can you please send me this list? Thanks!
jexfam at hotmail dot com
Hi. I'd love your list. Thanks.(One way to get us lurkers out of the woodwork!) We've just adopted our 6th who will be 2 in December. Our oldest (7) was dubbed Snuggle Bug for the way he'd always end up in the corners of the crib, burrowed into the bumper pad. Infertility sucks, but God has His ways of making up for it!!! jnlthorn@bellsouth.net
Me too. Me too. I go out of town and see what great ideas you put up. Thanks for sending it out.
Hi, I found your website through someone else's and am loving it. Would you mind emailing me that list? I would greatly appreciate it!
Thanks!
christyleigh76@yahoo.com
May I have a copy? Thank you! :)
lipslikehoney "at" gmail "dot" com
I'd love a copy also, my little one is almost 2 so he is ready for chores and loves to "help" already.
Thanks! emmylance@hotmail.com
Me too, please!
ryanandsarah@sbcglobal.net
Sure I'd love a copy--could you email me the list at scribbit@gmail.com? My kids will be thrilled (okay just a touch of sarcasm there).
I'd love one! Thanks in advance.
moneydummy@moneydummy.net
I'd also love a list, but at this point I feel bad asking!
But ... if you can get around to it, my email is
goslyn at gmail dot com
If it is not too late, could you please send the chore list to me? Thanks.
lyzzyw@yahoo.com
I would also like to get a copy of the list. Thank you!
lanichol@yahoo.com
Oh I am so glad I came here! I'd love a copy too please! mblock@hocc.org
I would also love to have a copy...if you aren't too tired of emailing this already!
Thanks
kwgarner@nc.rr.com
Like many others on here, I would love a copy of this list. This is always a big problem in our house. My eight year old doesn't understand why his chores are more time consuming than my four year old. I think this would be an awesome tool to help.
Thanks so much,
April
april@findwhatwhere.com
I would love a copy. I have a 2 year old and could use some ideas.
silverdragoncub1@yahoo.com
Could I have a copy too,
tco71769@bigpond.net.au
Our family is trying to start a chore system. This would be great. Thank you!
dstites@frontiernet.net
I'd love the list -- email grimrealitygirl@gmail(dot)com
Thanks much!!!
I stumbled across you thru 5 minutes for mom. Could I please have the list? I'm always looking for different ideas for my boys. They get bored with the same things all the time.
Thanks.
rblane13@msn.com
I hope it's not too late, but I would love this list. What a great idea!
my e-mail is smkirklin@frontiernet.net
Thanks!
Could I have the list as well?
Thanks
Jenn
curlyjenn@gmail.com
I, too, am linking to you from 5 Minutes, and would love to have that age-appropriate chore chart.
nfochs@aol.com
Thanks!
Cheri
http://keeping-up-with-his-plans.blogspot.com/
annsaylor@comcast.net - i can't wait to read & study this!
Wow! You have had a lot of requests! Can you send one to me, too? jennifernelleadams@hotmail.com
Thanks so much!
I'd love to see the list. I need "help" to figure what to expect from each of my children.
galatians5-1@hotmail.com
Thanks.
Hi, I'm a little late here, but I would love your Childs Chore list! My kids are amost 2 and 4. They LOVE to help! Thanks alot
malaik114@hotmail.com
I just ran across this today and wondered if you would send me your chore list. Thanks!
spotter777@cox.net
Can I get the chore list also? gwen at krehbielfamily dot com
Thanks,
Gwen
I would love to have a copy of this list. i love reading all of your WWFM tips. Thanks for taking the time to share.
I know that I'm months late to this post...but if you wouldn't mind, I'd love a copy of this chore chart. I have a toddler who is just getting to the age to be able to have little chores, and ideas would be quite helpful. My address is puznee@gmail.com
Thanks!
I am late but would love a copy as well. Thank you so much! :) stephaniekg at yahoo dot com .
I may be pretty late, but would love a copy as well. It looks better than most I've seen. Thanks! ltspence@msn.com
Almost a whole year after this was originally posted, I've just found your blog and would love a copy of your chores list, if you wouldn't mind.
Totally loving your blog, btw.
lynne at sce dot net
I do not know if this is still active, but I would love to get a copy of this chore list. Thank you for all of your time, effort, and commintment to this site. Very enjoyable. gecmc@yahoo.com
Please e-mail me a copy of the chore list to kathy62755@yahoo.com. I would very much appreciate it. your blog is soooooo interesting!
THANKS!!!
please email me a copy of the chore list to
allen.taylor1991@sbcglobal.net
I would love to use it to help my crazy household!
If you are still willing to send this out... I would love to see it myself. :)
jensen (dot) theblitz (at) gmail (dot) com
Hi! Loved the info, and the site as well. Would love a copy of this list!
tankgirl528@hotmail (dot com, of course!) Thanks :-)
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