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Karen, a young Stouffville, ON mother, has
shared with us the point system she
used last summer with her three
active sons to help them get
get their chores done and
create a little excitement
for them.
"Each day
the individual would receive a star on the monthly calendar by
following the simple rules which were laid out by me.
Rules to be followed daily:
jClean up after yourselves
jBrush hair and teeth without being asked
jNo whining
jNo fighting
jComplete your chore of the day (see below)
jDo as you are asked the first time
After receiving 5 stars, they could get a prize or small
thing with their stars. They also had the opportunity
opportunity to save their stars for something larger if they wished. I had Pokémon cards which they all
liked and they could choose 12 cards every 5 stars.
Chores:
I made up a "spin the wheel" with 6 different
chores on it. Which ever chore they landed on
they had to do that day as part of their star for
the day. This worked out well because they
liked it and usually got a different chore to do.
Not to mention they learned how to clean and
vacuum after doing it once and I didn't have
to spend time teaching it to them after that."