So the daily chores are starting to get you down. You're getting a little sick and tired of constantly picking up after your kids. You figure it's about time they started sharing in the work load. But where to start? Sound familiar? Well, it's probably best to start simple. It's also probably best to start with something close to their hearts. So with that in mind, it's probably best to start with making their own bed. To accomplish this transition into chore delegation, we will offer a set of different strategies in hopes that you can find a technique that works for you and your family.
Make it a game - this is especially effective if you have multiple kids. Have them compete against one another to see who finishes the fastest. If you have only one child, make it a contest of time. Make them race against their own fastest speed!
Stretch and slide - What is the stretch and slide you ask? Well, it goes as follows. While still in bed, get your child to stretch their covers all the way up to the top right and left corners of the bed. Then, have them slide out of the covers to the side. Voila! The bed is made! Be aware, if the sheets are not tucked in at the foot of the bed, you may have to add a step in this process and have your child stretch and slide the bottom covers out with their feet.
Make your own bed! - It may seem like a minor suggestion but it is actually very important. Why? Because kids learn by example. It will prove next to impossible to get your child regularly making their bed if you don't make your own. Remember to lead by example.
Provide perks/incentives - this concept is generally used better for chores on a whole. If you make individual chores have a value to them, they may be inclined to only do what they want and not follow through with harder tasks (like cleaning the bathroom) Small benefits can be offered however such as 30 minutes of game or reading time.
Don't bother - Hey, maybe you don't need to make your bed, you don't expect your kids to make their bed, or simply don't see the point in having a bed "look made". That's fine. What you do and how you do it is up to you. As long as you instil good morals and ethics in your children, they'll turn out alright - Bed maker or not!
Hopefully you've got some ideas to work with on how to go about getting your child making their bed. And so with the famous words of Edward R. Murrow fitting nicely with this articles topic "Good Night and Good Luck"
Make it a game - this is especially effective if you have multiple kids. Have them compete against one another to see who finishes the fastest. If you have only one child, make it a contest of time. Make them race against their own fastest speed!
Stretch and slide - What is the stretch and slide you ask? Well, it goes as follows. While still in bed, get your child to stretch their covers all the way up to the top right and left corners of the bed. Then, have them slide out of the covers to the side. Voila! The bed is made! Be aware, if the sheets are not tucked in at the foot of the bed, you may have to add a step in this process and have your child stretch and slide the bottom covers out with their feet.
Make your own bed! - It may seem like a minor suggestion but it is actually very important. Why? Because kids learn by example. It will prove next to impossible to get your child regularly making their bed if you don't make your own. Remember to lead by example.
Provide perks/incentives - this concept is generally used better for chores on a whole. If you make individual chores have a value to them, they may be inclined to only do what they want and not follow through with harder tasks (like cleaning the bathroom) Small benefits can be offered however such as 30 minutes of game or reading time.
Don't bother - Hey, maybe you don't need to make your bed, you don't expect your kids to make their bed, or simply don't see the point in having a bed "look made". That's fine. What you do and how you do it is up to you. As long as you instil good morals and ethics in your children, they'll turn out alright - Bed maker or not!
Hopefully you've got some ideas to work with on how to go about getting your child making their bed. And so with the famous words of Edward R. Murrow fitting nicely with this articles topic "Good Night and Good Luck"
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