tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2830748451146807697.post6562048625638203139..comments2023-10-28T10:53:25.783-04:00Comments on Homeschool Creations: Our Chore System & Chore Chart PrintablesJolanthe Erbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16326090793219352196noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2830748451146807697.post-20311679711498699012010-12-15T12:58:16.503-05:002010-12-15T12:58:16.503-05:00HI, I love this! I struggle with the issue b/c I h...HI, I love this! I struggle with the issue b/c I have the same philosophy--I feel like they should so some things just b/c they are members of our household & should not be paid for those, but I also like the idea of having them EARN an allowance. This is a great way to address that! thanks for sharing :)cutiepiescustomcreationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10874121942333994704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2830748451146807697.post-61551701598648451122010-12-15T12:58:16.159-05:002010-12-15T12:58:16.159-05:00There are children's books by Dave Ramsey. I ...There are children's books by Dave Ramsey. I picked them up at Chick-fil-a several years ago to help teach economics to my second grade class. Now that I'm at home, I use them with my own children. I'm sure they can be found online somewhere. Maybe even Dave's website. I haven't looked there to see since we already have them all.Brandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07981541868577146101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2830748451146807697.post-1302758279518703802010-12-15T12:58:15.937-05:002010-12-15T12:58:15.937-05:00I am using chore cards on rings, which is working ...I am using chore cards on rings, which is working well for us, but I can't believe how similar our systems are! I am working on getting my own post up soon. We do the extra chores for pay also. Congrats on getting out of debt too! We are currently working on the very last step, and hope to have the house paid off by 2012. Lots of work but so worth it!Bekkihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00474646910738265256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2830748451146807697.post-91248447287696360902010-12-15T12:58:15.135-05:002010-12-15T12:58:15.135-05:00oo love it.. all of it!! Can't wait to see Ka...oo love it.. all of it!! Can't wait to see Kaleb's I think we will be implementing something like this soon!Lindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00209804875190309262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2830748451146807697.post-87391155359418199492010-12-15T12:58:14.859-05:002010-12-15T12:58:14.859-05:00Thank you!Thank you!Samanthahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12207596671804014300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2830748451146807697.post-77738496101549540112010-12-15T12:58:14.540-05:002010-12-15T12:58:14.540-05:00We haven't formalized chores yet, because our ...We haven't formalized chores yet, because our boys are both so young and for now think helping out for the most part is fun, so I am going with that for as long as it lasts! But I love the balance you have between expected and paid chores. I agree kids need to learn both - that some things you just have to do and there is no pay out, but they also need to learn money management. Thank you for sharing this, I will definitely come back to this when it is time for us to figure out our routine.Kamihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12817895613627765345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2830748451146807697.post-83497269357763008292010-12-15T12:58:14.232-05:002010-12-15T12:58:14.232-05:00I love this system! I have been trying to come up ...I love this system! I have been trying to come up with something that would work for our kids, 8,6,5. Without them thinking they needed to be paid for everything... as we expect things out of them just cause they are part of our family. I also like how you keep the money reasonable. Thanks for sharing!The Bertone'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06304140718488900572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2830748451146807697.post-42134401408033828772010-12-15T12:58:14.009-05:002010-12-15T12:58:14.009-05:00We just implemented an almost identical system to ...We just implemented an almost identical system to this several weeks ago. The only difference is that we have said that if they don't complete their required chores, and we have to ask one of their brothers to do it for them, THEY have to pay their brother for doing the chore and it comes out of their "account". We don't pay each week, but instead are keeping a bank ledger of what they earn. We did this because they decided as a group that they want to save for a play station.Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01142366858881635285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2830748451146807697.post-65950134493087370732010-12-15T12:58:13.731-05:002010-12-15T12:58:13.731-05:00I LOVE THIS! We revamp our chore system every once...I LOVE THIS! We revamp our chore system every once in a while as we find what works and what doesn't. The basics are getting done (barely), but I like the incentive of having a couple of paid chores (those things that should be done but aren't) that can be an incentive to get the basics done. Time to switch things around a bit so that we get used to them before school starts! Thanks for the ideas!!!Mindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08990435701350969614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2830748451146807697.post-3297350318638809042010-12-15T12:58:13.084-05:002010-12-15T12:58:13.084-05:00I love this! Thank you for sharing. We have trie...I love this! Thank you for sharing. We have tried chores before and I want to start again. DD is going to be 4 in November and there is no reason why she can't start to do some things. I struggled with paying her to do some chores, which you solved this problem to. I want to get her the Crown piggy bank with the 3 separate banks in one (tithing, saving, spending) so she can see the differences. I can't wait to see your chart for Zachery, as I need a more preschooler version for our DD.Michelle @ Traditional Simplichttp://www.traditionalsimplicity.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2830748451146807697.post-58872130623576723492010-12-15T12:58:12.219-05:002010-12-15T12:58:12.219-05:00Thank you for this!Thank you for this!Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17185831697537364088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2830748451146807697.post-47142806701456228852010-10-07T18:07:39.534-04:002010-10-07T18:07:39.534-04:00Thank you for this!Thank you for this!Jessica Snellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17185831697537364088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2830748451146807697.post-8790940942540105662010-10-04T16:56:06.482-04:002010-10-04T16:56:06.482-04:00My children are all the same age as yours with the...My children are all the same age as yours with the exception of the 9 year old. My oldest is 14. But this still is a great guide for me to get started with my chore system. I only had one in place for my oldest which even includes a magnetic board I created for her but now I will get the older ones involved and include the pay as well!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2830748451146807697.post-36838598989183288502010-08-19T22:51:25.732-04:002010-08-19T22:51:25.732-04:00Love this and am printing it off now!! Just one qu...Love this and am printing it off now!! Just one question, how did you decide on the amounts to give each child and when does the pay increase for each child? Thanks for your great blog. I love it!!!momtimehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14890282963130935598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2830748451146807697.post-57535687553675049742010-08-16T16:32:15.117-04:002010-08-16T16:32:15.117-04:00Thanks for sharing! I am always curious about wha...Thanks for sharing! I am always curious about what people find appropriate for chores for all the different ages! I was also wondering if you have ever considered using a Vis-a-Vis pen instead of a sharpie? They come off with water but stay really nice until then! Just a thought, in case you didn't now! If you already knew, and prefer your sharpie, then ignore me- I'm probably rambling anyway!Chic Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06391780362953529940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2830748451146807697.post-48069741410324793182010-08-16T15:40:35.965-04:002010-08-16T15:40:35.965-04:00I love this. The wee ones are edxpected to do a l...I love this. The wee ones are edxpected to do a lot, but they don't earn an allowance - yet. This is perffect how it bridges the gap. Great job - and I'm stealing this!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07803503583347758969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2830748451146807697.post-19272750630945374522010-08-16T13:27:40.368-04:002010-08-16T13:27:40.368-04:00what a great system. My husband and I have tried ...what a great system. My husband and I have tried all kinds of things when it comes to chores, and sometimes it almost seems like our oldest son expects to just be paid for whatever we ask him to do...which doesn't happen. I really like this system because it incorporates both the expected and chores he can earn with...and the giving part is the best. Thank you for sharing. I'm kinda excited to get this going.:)Melhttp://www.realheartprints.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2830748451146807697.post-37539028029789577272010-08-16T13:14:42.920-04:002010-08-16T13:14:42.920-04:00I really like your ideas!! I have been struggling ...I really like your ideas!! I have been struggling between paying for chores and wanting them to contribute as a member of a family! You have reached a happy medium! I will be implementing this plan soon!! I have just recently found your site and have been using many of the printables! This is my 2nd year hs'ing, but first year using workboxes. Thanks for all of your great ideas and making them accessible!! ~MaggieMaggie Elliotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03463776469907902523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2830748451146807697.post-57951960783051415662010-08-15T09:20:42.546-04:002010-08-15T09:20:42.546-04:00I love this! Thank you for sharing. We have trie...I love this! Thank you for sharing. We have tried chores before and I want to start again. DD is going to be 4 in November and there is no reason why she can't start to do some things. I struggled with paying her to do some chores, which you solved this problem to. I want to get her the Crown piggy bank with the 3 separate banks in one (tithing, saving, spending) so she can see the differences. I can't wait to see your chart for Zachery, as I need a more preschooler version for our DD.Michelle @ Traditional Simplicityhttp://www.traditionalsimplicity.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2830748451146807697.post-74522631990889291902010-08-14T04:30:56.954-04:002010-08-14T04:30:56.954-04:00Thankyou so much for such a wonderful blog full of...Thankyou so much for such a wonderful blog full of information, I myself started homeschooling just 4 weeks ago and still feel quite lost at the moment, your blog has really given me so many fabulous ideas, especially in the way of getting organised.Pretty Petalshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16502241153740993239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2830748451146807697.post-37903640563386164162010-08-13T13:18:32.059-04:002010-08-13T13:18:32.059-04:00Great tips! Thanks so much! And thanks to Sheila G...Great tips! Thanks so much! And thanks to Sheila Gregoire for Tweeting your link :)<br /><br />~Jodi<br />www.magicalmouseschoolhouse.com, where Disney IS schoolAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13491344165341473681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2830748451146807697.post-47759493714318233482010-08-13T10:52:17.630-04:002010-08-13T10:52:17.630-04:00Oh, I like this. We've been trying to implemen...Oh, I like this. We've been trying to implement a 'pay for chores' system rather than just handing them an allowance, but ultimately a lot of the time they just decide not to do the chores at all. Massive fail. I like the idea of chores that they have to do in order to have the paid chores get paid.Reahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13014289571808946059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2830748451146807697.post-91258648479684214102010-08-13T10:16:49.963-04:002010-08-13T10:16:49.963-04:00I LOVE THIS! We revamp our chore system every once...I LOVE THIS! We revamp our chore system every once in a while as we find what works and what doesn't. The basics are getting done (barely), but I like the incentive of having a couple of paid chores (those things that should be done but aren't) that can be an incentive to get the basics done. Time to switch things around a bit so that we get used to them before school starts! Thanks for the ideas!!!Mindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08990435701350969614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2830748451146807697.post-23692302337081724132010-08-13T09:02:46.195-04:002010-08-13T09:02:46.195-04:00Thanks for posting this. I have been stuggling wi...Thanks for posting this. I have been stuggling with coming up with a good system. I loved the tiered pays by age. It's easy to forget how much money that is to a little one. I love that they must complete the initial chores to move on to paid chores. Thanks again!!Andriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08617379240743440737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2830748451146807697.post-63658071791713658402010-08-13T07:39:07.636-04:002010-08-13T07:39:07.636-04:00We just implemented an almost identical system to ...We just implemented an almost identical system to this several weeks ago. The only difference is that we have said that if they don't complete their required chores, and we have to ask one of their brothers to do it for them, THEY have to pay their brother for doing the chore and it comes out of their "account". We don't pay each week, but instead are keeping a bank ledger of what they earn. We did this because they decided as a group that they want to save for a play station.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01142366858881635285noreply@blogger.com