Monday, March 9, 2009

Clothespin Chore Chart

I was so excited when I found these mini magnetic file folders at Target on clearance. I decided to use them to try out a new system for the girls' daily chores.

Here's how it works:

  • Each girl has their own mini-file folder stuck to the fridge.
  • I used double stick tape to tape a paper flag around the top of a clothespin.
  • I wrote a different job on each flag and slid the clothespins over the front edge of the file folder.
  • When the girls' have finished a chore we move that clothespin from the edge of the folder to the inside of the pocket.
  • We rotate the different jobs between the girls once a week.
If you can't find the mini -file folders, you can make your own with cardstock or a sturdy envelope.

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12 comments:

Bethany said...

What a great idea. I have been trying to come up with something cute for helping my girls remember their chores. Thanks.

Nyla said...

Love it...can you make me some?!

lori said...

Hey there!
I was just glancing this morning and saw this! I HAVE those magnets AND just last week bought 100 clothespins for a project that my daughter was doing....NOW this is BRILLIANT!
I just posted about it! What a great idea!

Thanks for sharing your brilliance with us!
peace,
lori

::Sylvia:: said...

I LOVE this idea! Would you mind posting it on Creative Bliss? :) Thanks Chrissi!

ThroughAMothersEye said...

Love, love it!!

Lisa Leonard said...

darling! matty has his chores and he love it--but this would help us to be more consistent!

Misty said...

GREAT IDEA!

Sandy Toes said...

What a wonderful idea plus it's so very cute!
I love clothespin...they are "cute" to me!
sandy toe

Katy said...

Cute Idea. I'll be intereste to see how it works over time.

I struggle with chore assignments and moreso, the follow through for making each child do their items(s). I just can't stand the whining and grumping and such and end up doing it myself. I know this ins't teaching my kids ANYTHING good!

Thanks for the idea!
~Kate

Cathi Hamen said...

we pull popsicle sticks but its probably time for something new! thnx!

Andrea said...

Very cute idea!

Nathanael said...

Thanks! What a great idea.