How can I set up a chore schedule for my 8 & 3 year old that is easy for both to follow and FUN?

Answer 1

I have a little boy that will be 8 in May and one that turns four the end of this month. We have a chore chart. You get stars for doing your chores, and we add them up at the end of every day, and the end of every week. We keep a running total and when they reach a hundred stars they get to pick something out when we go shopping. The last time they picked out bubbles and the older one got colored pencils.

If you want to check out my 360, there's a blog in there about it. I think there's even a picture with the blog. Surprising enough, my 3 year old usually earns his treat before his big brother does!

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in case you're interested the blog, with the photo, is from December 20th.

Answer 2

We set up a chart for my son, giving him one minor chore for each year. We made a list of some of the daily tasks that needed to be done - feeding the dogs, putting dishes in the sink after a meal, etc. - and he got to help in deciding what his chores should be. When he completes a chore, he can check it off on his list. At the end of the month, if he has done his assigned tasks - with 3 or fewer "misses", we give him a gift card to the store of his choice. This way, he helps decide his reward, and it teaches him about budgeting at the same time. If he wants to buy a big item, he has to save his gift cards. We have been doing this since our son turned 6, and it has worked very well.

Answer 3

A 3 year old should have chores like cleaning up toys when finished playing, he could try to make his own bed and pick up his clothes. The 8 year old can do dusting or wash dishes or even run a vaccumn if it is not too heavy.. Try an allowance or some reward system for chores well done.

Answer 4

Since there is a big age difference in the two you should make two separate charts.For the three year old you should give him chores like making his bed and cleaning up his toys.You also might want to buy some Lysol wipes for him so if he makes littlest messes he can clean them up.It's not making him a slave it's showing how to be independent.Especially if the child is a boy.For the eight year old they can do dishes,clean up their room,dust,if the child is a girl you might want to buy her a apron and have her be your big helper in the kitchen.If they are consisted with their chores for the whole week ,take them out to a fun place,or give them allowance,or buy them something.This allows them to keep wanting to do a good job and they look forward to their reward.Good luck

Answer 5

I love the idea of a chart w/ stickers. It's very visual and easy for the child (especially the younger one) to understand. Prizes don't generally have to consist of money though. If your budget is tight, (especially after you pay rent/mortgage), consider a "coupon" for special bonding time w/ your child. Activities can range from playing a board game, an extra 15 min before bedtime to read a story (even if you already read a bedtime story, read an extra story that night), special time at the park, or a special trip to get ice cream, etc. Good luck!