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@blessedmamalife We've done both together and separate chores. In the beginning we did zones at the same time. I split my home into 4 zones, one for each kid and one for myself. The kids have zone cards. They each have their zone for one week. During that week they are in charge of their zone to keep it looking good. The cards give them suggestions for what to check in their zone (sweep, clean windows, vacuum, dust, etc). They are not required to clean more than 15min at a time. Most days it's 5-10min. At the end of the week we rotate zones so no one is stuck with the same one all the time. Mine is the kitchen because it's used so often and more difficult. The kids have dining room, living room and laundryroom/hall. They tidy their bedrooms on their personal schedule. Usually they clean them on Sat but they are supposed to tidy 5 min every day when they get up and before bed. Right now my kids clean their zones during independent school time. It's on their school checklist. They started doing them that way and it works so I let them continue. We use the dining room for school so sometimes that one isn't cleaned until after lunch or after school.

@@goodfriendacres5633 thanks! That’s very helpful!

@blessedmamalife you're welcome! I also have have the zone cards posted on a corkboard under their names. So when we swap zones they can look to see which one they have. Or if something comes up in a zone I can see who has that zone that day. Usually they know which one is theirs. Lately I've been having the child with the dining room zone help clear off the breakfast table and wipe it down to prep for school lessons there. I may also add setting the table for dinner to the tasks for that zone instead of the other routine we were doing.

@@goodfriendacres5633 how old are your kids?

@blessedmamalife they are 6, 8 and 11. If my oldest was younger than 7, I would definitely need to take a different approach. We would work together on one zone per day or I might try scheduling each zone into a different time of the day and only spend about 5min with them doing quick tidy jobs. Anyone younger than 7 needs an older partner. I have often worked with my 6yr old. Lately, she wants to do it herself like her older siblings.

So true! Good for you to go against the flow and do what is best for your child!

You are so welcome! I'm glad you saw this at just the right time!

@KatieJane31 it's a difficult stage for sure! You can try putting away some of the toys and having fewer out at a time. You can swap toys out after a few weeks with the ones you put away for a change. You can also try teaching them to pick up by playing a practice pick game. Have a few toys in a bin or box and dump them out. Then practice picking them up as fast as you can. Do it again faster the nasty time and give high fives. Celebrate. Try again the next day and a few days after. Maybe they'll discover it's not such a big deal to pick up the toys. Or maybe they won't. But at least you tried.

Oh good! Glad this helped you!

@shelbys2750 Here's some from our home: 11yr old- do own laundry, vacuum and clean own room, make breakfast or lunch for everyone independently, make dinner mostly independently (one or two meals), clean a zone independently, make bread using bread machine, help put away groceries, haul firewood and kindling, mow the lawn, rake leaves, clean inside of a vehicle, unload the dishwasher, help with other meal prep, make a dessert, make some cookies, clean windows, feed pets.... 8yr old: do own laundry with a little help, make breakfast and lunch with supervision, help with other meal prep measuring/stiring/chopping, clean a zone independently, vacuum and tidy room, wash windows, clean bathroom sink/counter/mirror, sweep, feed pets, help put away groceries, help with firewood 6yr old: sweep, clean a zone with some help or supervision, tidy bed and get dressed, needs help tidying room and personal space, help unload dishwasher, help with meal prep or baking prep or snacks, help with laundry, help put away groceries, help with firewood, some vacuuming or dusting with vacuum, clean windows, dust, wipe dinner/breakfast table. Set the table for a meal. The less fussy and controlling i am about how things get done, the more they feel confident to try and do it. The more they do, the more confident they get and the more willing they are to help out. I struggled at first when they were young and then one day I asked my then toddler to hand me a large spoon I needed in the kitchen. I could've gotten it. But she was thrilled to help. From then on my mind kept opening to other services she could do for me. Could she open the fridge door a moment as my hands were full? Yes. Could she put that back in the fridge for me? Yes. Could she get out the milk for me? Yes. Could she sort and put away the utensils? Yes. Could she help with laundry by picking out all the socks? Yes. Could she help carry in groceries? Yes. Could she help clear off the table after a meal? Some things. Could she help wash dishes? Yes. Once you start, you figure out more and more as you go.

I'm so glad! You're welcome! Thanks for taking the time to comment! I love hearing from my viewers. )

It works!

Yes! Love this...kids thrive when they know what to expect. My kids don't always like the chores at first, but it becomes our normal after a while and everybody loves having a clean house.

Thank you so much! And thanks for taking the time to comment. Nice to meet you!

Great idea! We do the same when we need a quick pick up. A countdown is motivating!

Oh I'm so glad to hear that! I completely relate...I felt that way each time!

So true!

Thank you!

Agree! It's a great solution!

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Haha, funny and so true!

You are so welcome!

So glad!

Yes! Zones has been a good solution for us too.

Thank you so much! I appreciate the feedback. :)

What a fun way! Gonna use this tip❤

I do something similar to this! I found if I say, "Ok it's time to clean up! Put all your things away." Almost nothing happens, they pick up 1 thing then start playing or just fooling around and act like they have no clue how to pick something up and put it away. I found for our kids (oldest are 4 and 7, youngest are 16 month old twins) if I say, "Ok, I need each of you to pick up 3 things and put them away!" They will always get right to it. Then when they are done I'll have them do 3 more things. And continue until it's all cleaned up. It usually take about 10 min or so doing it like this.

What a great idea! Kids relate so well to something concrete. Thanks for sharing this!

Love this!

@kristenharless7596 one time I saw and idea of using a hoola-hoop and setting it down in the mess, then telling the kids to put away whatever was in the hoop. Young kids especially are overwhelmed and don't know where to start. And kids younger than 7 developmentally do not stay on task independently. They have to do tasks with a older child partner or adult. Right around age 7 I notice I can say "time to get ready for bed" and they can do it in an acceptable amount of time without distraction. I'm seeing the shift begin with my 6.5yr old right now. She has the ability and some days she will do it in a few minutes no problem. Other days she will lay on the floor and sing and dance and 5-10min later she has done nothing she was supposed to do. Knowing that it's a developmental thing helps me have more patience and pretty soon she'll be capable of staying on task more easily. Lately she's been cleaning her zone independently. So it comes and goes as she nears the development milestone.

So true! That's exactly how I feel!

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I've had others request this too! A couple of people have asked to see meal ideas for homeschooling. I really need to do this...it's a harder video for me to make, but I'll definitely put this at the top of my list!

Ooh, that would be a good one to do! I'll write it down. Thanks for the input!

Thank you! It's more challenging in the beginning. When you get into a routine, it becomes easier. I hope things go well for you both!

So glad to hear that! You're welcome! :)

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You are so welcome! I'm glad this encouraged you!

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Oh I'm so glad to hear this! Thanks for taking the time to let me know. :) I'm so glad you have more peace in your home!

You are so welcome! I can relate. It gets easier as your kids get older, that has been my experience. Keep pressing forward and draw strength from the Lord.

Oh good! You're welcome! :)

I agree that with one you have to do a lot of the entertaining. Do you have family or friends that you can have over regularly?

I'm sorry to hear that you are feeling discouraged. Please give yourself a little space and credit. You are doing a lot! I have been there myself...just thinking back to some of the early days when we had a lot of young kids. I worried a alot about my older kids missing out because I could barely keep up. I shouldn't have worried though...they are doing fine now as adults/teenagers. All those times I had babies didn't hold my kids back even though I feared it would. A little break or a slower pace doesn't hold them back. Kids have an insatiable curiosity. I would try to do one planned thing with them every day at the least...whether it's reading aloud or checking their work or whatever. That way you will have more confidence knowing you are being intentional even if you aren't able to do all that you normally do. I hope you can give yourself some grace and keep pressing forward!

You are so welcome! I'm glad. :)

Glad it was helpful!

Thank you! Yes! We are raising the next generation...our work is so important!

Thank you! :) So true! I've realized that more and more having older kids.

You're welcome! Yes, we sure do have all the same struggles. We just try to keep moving forward by the grace of God!

So true! You are so welcome!

Haha! Whoops! That's funny...it's bound to happen, I guess!