How to Train Your Children to Do Consistent Chores

Getting children to do chores consistently was one of the most common challenges with kids my Homeschool Sanity Facebook friends mentioned. I have the same issue, so I shared some solutions in this episode of The Homeschool Sanity Show. Teaching Tip of the Week Amy Milcic of Busy Boys Brigade shares 54 brain break activities and an inexpensive, easy way to store them. Organized Homeschool Challenge of the Week The Christmas Plan Challenge Links MelanieWilson.TV The Power of Homeschool Routines with FLYLady A Kids Chore Checklist That Works Managers of Their Chores by Teri Maxwell Scriptures on Diligence   Periscope Viewers Nikki of @nikbrewer thebrewersblog.blogspot.com suggests using a reward chart. @LaToyaEdwards of LatoyaEdwards.net recommends starting your training when the kids are young when they think it's fun. Jana of allaboutmommas.wordpress.com suggests blasting music while you clean. Amy of BusyBoysBrigade suggests pairing up older kids with younger ones. Gena  @thethompsontribe recommends using a timer. Action Steps for the Week 1) Create routines. 2) Teach your kids. 3) Inspect your kids' work. Next Week I'll share homeschool motivation you can access on demand. Have a happy homeschool week!