I've been reading about different ways on how to motivate your children to do chores and help around the house. My boys actually help out quite a bit, but I get tired of reminding them and they get tired of being reminded.
Today I started a new marble chore system. I found the idea online http://www.amomsyear.com/2011/01/06/marble-jar-chore-system-redux/
I made and laminated chore cards last night. Green cards are chores specifically for my 4 year old and the blue cards are chores specifically for my 7 year old. The white cards are for both boys. When their jars are full, they earn $10.00.
I do not take away marbles for poor behavior. I really don't like the idea of that. When they work hard and earn something, I see that it is theirs and not mine for taking away. Can you imagine if that happened to adults??! Your boss could take away your paycheck after you've already received it! No way.
Well, I don't know what is in the future for this but I can tell you that I have different children this morning. They were stumbling over each other trying to get more and more chores done. I couldn't believe it! Wish me luck that this keeps up!
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