Yep chores! You and I may hate chores but your kids haven't had the time to build up that kind of feeling. It is all new to them. Sit down and think of all the chores your children can help out with. I tell my kids they are their jobs and they love it! These are just a start to the endless ways to have your child help out!
Toddler:
Pet:
Feeds the cat three scoops of food.
Eating:
Helps to set the table by bringing the plates, bowls, spoons, cups to the table (not normally in the right place but closer than the cupboard!)
Helps clean under the table after we eat with the dust buster.
Sidenote: The dust buster is one of the best inventions EVER!!
After we eat she brings plastic empty plates, bowls and puts them in the sink.
She can throw wrappers in trash, cans or bottles into the recycling.
She will forever try to put spoons into the right place in the dishwasher, I put in the forks and knives right before I close the dishwasher and lock it.
Diapers:
She can get a new diaper and bring it to me, then throw the other one away after I wrap
Preschooler:
He can do all the same chores as my toddler but we add some more...
He can open and close the refrigerator, so he is in charge of bringing condiments to the table.
He can scrap food into the garbage before he puts the plate or bowl into the sink.
He loves to fold the wash cloths while I fold laundry.
He likes to match up socks in the laundry as well.
The possibilities are endless...
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