CHORE SYSTEMS FOR HOMESCHOOLERS

<p>As homeschoolers, your home is in constant use, and it shows! Enlisting your children to take on household chores is a win-win for everyone. Kids gain self-sufficiency in key life skills, the home stays comfortable and presentable, and <em>you </em>aren't bearing the entire brunt of the work! Get inspired to set up chore systems for your home with this episode hosted by DeeDee and Ximena.</p> <p><br> Thanks to show sponsor BookShark. <a href="https://www.bookshark.com/request-a-catalog/">Request a homeschool curriculum catalog</a> or <a href="http://www.bookshark.com/instructors-guide-samples">download samples</a> at <a href="http://www.bookshark.com/">bookshark.com</a>.<br> <strong><br> TIMESTAMPS</strong><br> 01:03 Take advantage of playlists to energize your kids and signal chore time (or other times of day).<a href="https://open.spotify.com/user/chipsnsalsahomeschooling" target="_blank"> Use the Chips &amp; Salsa playlists on Spotify</a>.</p> <p>04:00 Children need to be able to complete tasks independently to develop a sense of self-motivation, purpose and competency.</p> <p>05:23 Teaching independence can be messy. But it's key!</p> <p>07:40 Laziness and not wanting to work.</p> <p>10:37 Chores as an antidote to entitlement.</p> <p>13:02 Chores are an opportunity to practice delayed gratification.</p> <p>14:26 Chores foster gratitude.</p> <p>18:20 Chores are life skills!</p> <p>19:36 When kids help with chores, it makes your job easier. Plus it provides a sense of family unity.</p> <p>25:10 Choosing chores that are developmentally appropriate for toddlers to teens.</p> <p>32:38 Be clear with instructions and modeling of chores.</p> <p>35:34 Keep your requirements simple and doable.&nbsp;</p> <p>36:23 Build chores into your routines.</p> <p>37:07 Using chore carts, Alexa, etc.</p> <p>39:56 Using reward systems to motivate.</p> <p><br> If you'd like to share an aha moment, an inspirational quote, a homeschool hack, a book you're loving, or a suggested podcast topic/guest, <a href="https://homeschool.booksh