Comments on: A Chore System for My Kids That Actually Works http://izzymom.com/2011/07/21/a-chore-system-for-kidsthat-actually-works/ Where it's always amateur night... Thu, 17 May 2012 11:18:36 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: IzzyMom » Tired of Picking Up Socks? What Worked for Me: http://izzymom.com/2011/07/21/a-chore-system-for-kidsthat-actually-works/#comment-211244 IzzyMom » Tired of Picking Up Socks? What Worked for Me: Fri, 11 Nov 2011 05:24:36 +0000 http://izzymom.com/?p=4573#comment-211244 [...] I know… It’s hard to imagine anything any more brilliant than Ritz S’mores or the Chore System of Awesome but hear me out and then decide for [...] [...] I know… It’s hard to imagine anything any more brilliant than Ritz S’mores or the Chore System of Awesome but hear me out and then decide for [...]

]]> By: IzzyMom http://izzymom.com/2011/07/21/a-chore-system-for-kidsthat-actually-works/#comment-210959 IzzyMom Sun, 09 Oct 2011 15:43:30 +0000 http://izzymom.com/?p=4573#comment-210959 I'm glad to read that you're getting good results with your kids. I should employ this system for my daughter who could totally be more pleasant and a better household citizen. She's a moody, mean tween. I’m glad to read that you’re getting good results with your kids. I should employ this system for my daughter who could totally be more pleasant and a better household citizen. She’s a moody, mean tween.

]]> By: Margaret http://izzymom.com/2011/07/21/a-chore-system-for-kidsthat-actually-works/#comment-210958 Margaret Sun, 09 Oct 2011 11:13:05 +0000 http://izzymom.com/?p=4573#comment-210958 Interestingly, I've been doing the same thing since about the second week of school at the suggestion of the G/T coordinator who works one-on-one with my son, but it's been more for schoolwork/homework and positive attitude. When he completes his homework cheerfully and without complaint, he gets beads in his jar. When he brings home schoolwork that is complete (and not crumpled up in a ball--trust me, it's happened) with good effort made, not just slap-dash and messy, he gets beads. It worked so well that we expanded the program--Now, my daughter has her own jar, and though she's a conscientious student who takes pride in her work, for her, this was more about her being cheerful and pleasant (she's a very tweeny tween these days) and generally a good household citizen. Now they both get beads when they help out unasked around the house, are good sports when playing a game, take on something challenging and try their best, or behave well and get along with each other if I leave them at home together while I run errands. My son still gets them for schoolwork, and my daughter gets them for being more outgoing and doing extra credit work at school. The motivation has been *great* for them. Plus, they are FAR more pleasant to be around as a general rule. When they fill their jars they get a book of their choice. Interestingly, I’ve been doing the same thing since about the second week of school at the suggestion of the G/T coordinator who works one-on-one with my son, but it’s been more for schoolwork/homework and positive attitude. When he completes his homework cheerfully and without complaint, he gets beads in his jar. When he brings home schoolwork that is complete (and not crumpled up in a ball–trust me, it’s happened) with good effort made, not just slap-dash and messy, he gets beads.

It worked so well that we expanded the program–Now, my daughter has her own jar, and though she’s a conscientious student who takes pride in her work, for her, this was more about her being cheerful and pleasant (she’s a very tweeny tween these days) and generally a good household citizen.

Now they both get beads when they help out unasked around the house, are good sports when playing a game, take on something challenging and try their best, or behave well and get along with each other if I leave them at home together while I run errands. My son still gets them for schoolwork, and my daughter gets them for being more outgoing and doing extra credit work at school.

The motivation has been *great* for them. Plus, they are FAR more pleasant to be around as a general rule.

When they fill their jars they get a book of their choice.

]]> By: IzzyMom http://izzymom.com/2011/07/21/a-chore-system-for-kidsthat-actually-works/#comment-210830 IzzyMom Sat, 10 Sep 2011 05:27:40 +0000 http://izzymom.com/?p=4573#comment-210830 I'm so glad the system is working for you! I've been getting great feedback from several readers. I wish you much continued success :) I’m so glad the system is working for you! I’ve been getting great feedback from several readers. I wish you much continued success :)

]]> By: Nicole http://izzymom.com/2011/07/21/a-chore-system-for-kidsthat-actually-works/#comment-210753 Nicole Tue, 23 Aug 2011 19:32:14 +0000 http://izzymom.com/?p=4573#comment-210753 I just wanted to say I started this...found these cute glass heart-shaped jars for $1.19 - spent way more on the stones :) I was afraid of getting something too big, but these are a bit small. So far they love it, although I'm thinking of raising the stakes. My son scored 3 for cleaning out a dresser of too small clothes, and they get one for putting their dishes in the dishwasher, putting away their clothes - things they should be doing anyway, but I want to give them an allowance anyway so it's a win-win. Anyway, THANK YOU! (I just read my old comment up there, I have no clue what that last sentence means. Very strange. I just wanted to say I started this…found these cute glass heart-shaped jars for $1.19 – spent way more on the stones :) I was afraid of getting something too big, but these are a bit small. So far they love it, although I’m thinking of raising the stakes. My son scored 3 for cleaning out a dresser of too small clothes, and they get one for putting their dishes in the dishwasher, putting away their clothes – things they should be doing anyway, but I want to give them an allowance anyway so it’s a win-win. Anyway, THANK YOU! (I just read my old comment up there, I have no clue what that last sentence means. Very strange.

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