Kids Can Do Jobs

When I was a teacher, nothing in my classroom would have been cleaned or organized if it wasn't for the help of my students. Each student in my class had a job and because of that job, I had so much less to do. I didn't have to waste my time sharpening pencils or wiping down desks, because they did and frankly, loved it. Once kids in my classroom started having jobs, they cared more about the work that other students were doing too. They remembered the work that they put into their work, so they valued my work as well as their classmates' work as well. Classroom and Home jobs create community and build value to the tasks of others.

Recently, Bo has been wanting to help more and more around the house. I keep getting caught off guard when he asks, I don't have a specific task in mind that can actually help me. Because of this, I created a list of jobs that I can have on the read for when he asks. I thought I'd share them with you so you can use those cute, adorable kids help you too.

Kids Jobs

• Putting away LaCroix cans in the fridge. (This takes Bo FOREVER because he wants all of the same color cans to be together.)
• Cleaning highchair/booster seat (Added bonus if you give a spray bottle of water to help clean)
• Putting toys away
• Putting books away
• Washing windows
• Pairing socks
• Putting silverware away from the Dish Washer
• Taking the clothes out of the dryer into laundry basket
• Feed dog/cat

I've also included a chore chart if you want that too. 

What jobs do your kids love to do around the house? (that actually help you out!)

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