tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1780403030201369519.post7844043795678311798..comments2023-11-03T10:48:46.350-05:00Comments on In Light of the Truth: Monday Meanderings - Jan. 24In Light of the Truth...http://www.blogger.com/profile/00360754933373477880noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1780403030201369519.post-68047798056138773582011-01-25T19:16:18.647-06:002011-01-25T19:16:18.647-06:00Perhaps it's an off the cuff thought, but why ...Perhaps it's an off the cuff thought, but why not ditch the chore chart and just set out verbal expectations instead. The kids at their age should be aware of things that are necessary parts of the day as it should be a standard part of the routine and they know that daddy works and both mom and dad do "jobs" around the house like wiping down the counters or vacuuming or things The Cutes and Scoots Showhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03921940556287071878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1780403030201369519.post-46616807473981580622011-01-24T23:06:24.132-06:002011-01-24T23:06:24.132-06:00You could have the columns or rows that go with th...You could have the columns or rows that go with the days of the week be squares with the different responsibilities inside the square, and then you could just mark off on top of the responsibility.<br /><br />Also, the one that we have can also be a dry erase board, and so after they've gotten a certain thing marked off, we also have a built in reward. Just like there are things we need to ~Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05923377363611128087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1780403030201369519.post-14545814966750402062011-01-24T22:56:02.542-06:002011-01-24T22:56:02.542-06:00I think I've seen what you're talking abou...I think I've seen what you're talking about, Amanda, but the magnets just look small for Carter to be around!<br /><br />The responsibility chart I have now works well--the kids (mostly Eli) love getting checkmarks on it throughout the day when they do something like put their cup or shoes away. But I'm brainstorming adding house chores that change depending on the day.In Light of the Truth...https://www.blogger.com/profile/00360754933373477880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1780403030201369519.post-62557043316052013892011-01-24T22:53:08.665-06:002011-01-24T22:53:08.665-06:00I just ordered a SUPER AWESOME chore/responsibilit...I just ordered a SUPER AWESOME chore/responsibility chart by Melissa and Doug. It's magnetic, and has so many options and for the chore/responsibility. Manners and behavior are on there, as well as some of the common chore tasks. I love it. The boys love it. And I thought it was pretty affordable, considering the countless hours I've spent creating charts and not liking them in the ~Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05923377363611128087noreply@blogger.com