Hey there! I am over at Brassy Apple today sharing another amazing idea for your kids! This one is especially for all you moms (and dads) of little girls! Go check it out!
I don’t know about your kids, but ever since summer started my kids have gotten a little bit more demanding and a little less grateful for all the things we are doing. I decided to nip that behavior in the bud and help them remember that good things come to those who work hard for them. I mean ask any adult, nothing in life is free! I also have a hard time staying consistent with myself and following through with these changes without some sort of a tracking system. So I created these easy chore cards to help keep my kids (and myself) accountable.
What you choose to do for your special surprise will really depend on how motivated your kids are. My oldest will blaze through twelve chores just to get a surprise so for us we tend to use small items from the dollar store as prizes. We also have a rule that they can save them and when each child completes a card they can redeem all three for one big surprise (a trip to the ice cream shop or a trip to the lake with friends). It is really up to you, what you choose to do! And, because you’re the parent, you can change your mind anytime you like! 😉
And because I am all about sharing I’ve got all of them available for download just for you! The front page is the same, but there are four different back options. There is one pre-filled with toddler appropriate chores, one for preschool, one for school age and finally a blank one so you can make your own! They are sized to fit on the Avery Clean Edge Business Cards (affiliate link) if you don’t want to fuss with cutting them out, but they also have grid lines so you can easily get a uniform card! You can either click here or on the image to be taken to the download!
Kaysi says
Ashley this is GENIUS!!!! I seriously love this idea and I think I”m going to have to try it out with my kids, thanks for sharing!
Ashley Emmett says
Yeah! I hope it works with them!
Mrs Major Hoff (Sara) says
Cute! Very handy!
Ashley Emmett says
Thanks!
laura @eye candy creative studio says
loving this as it would be effective for kids of ANY age! 😉
Ashley Emmett says
I swear even I could use one for myself! maybe some trashy reality tv time could be my reward…
Lisa at Mabey She Made It says
I love these Ash!
Ashley Emmett says
Thank you!
Britni says
You think you could make some of these for me with things like run, do dishes, sweep, etc.? Love these Ash!
Ashley Emmett says
I’ll get right on it! 😉
Heidi @ Happiness is Homemade says
I totally love these! Printing them out right now for my munchkins!
Ashley Emmett says
I hope they work! Let me know how it goes!
Tracey @Let's Go Junking says
What a cute idea! Wonder if this will work with the grandsons.
Ashley Emmett says
I don’t see why it wouldn’t! Although grandparents are a special breed and they get away with all sorts of fun stuff!
Albion says
Yup, I am so using these with the girls!!
Ashley Emmett says
Yeah!!
Jillene@inkhappi says
These are awesome! What a great idea to teach and motivate the littles. 🙂
Ashley Emmett says
Thanks!
Steph @ Crafting in the Rain says
Such a great idea Ash!
Ashley Emmett says
Thanks!
kristi@ishouldbemoppingthefloor says
This is such a great and FUN idea, Ashley! Thank you for sharing, and thank you bunches for linking up and partying with us this week!