I have a chart for each child (a different color for each child) which list the things they must do each weekday. All their assignments for school, chores, goal progression, and other duties are on their chart. It makes it easy for the older children to keep themselves going with out much supervision. And it helps me keep track of what I need to do to help the little ones move along. At the end of the day if they get everything done for that day they get a star drawn on that days column. They must earn all five stars for the week if they want to participate in fun weekend activities.
Most of the kids really work hard and push themselves. Some are more self-motivated than others. And of course, they all go through phases. This week they have gone the extra mile! It makes everyone so excited and happy, not to mention we get a lot done!
I'm so grateful for the ideas Heavenly Father gives me as mother to help me train and teach my children. And on how to run a household. Of course, I need to learn even more so we can run along more smoothly, accomplish and learn more, serve more people, hasten the work, and do it all with more gentleness, kindness, and love.
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