Mum shares the clever ‘chore chart’ that keeps her kids entertained while they are at home self-isolating – and wows thousands online
- A mum shared how she is keeping her child occupied during COVID-19 outbreak
- She has set up a chore system where her kids completes chores for money
- But rather than give real money, she gives Monopoly money to be redeemed
- Thousands were impressed with the idea on Facebook and said they would try it
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A mother has shared the clever way she is keeping her kids entertained now they are at home more amid the coronavirus outbreak – and how her trick means she always has a tidy home.
The woman posted on Facebook to share the chore chart idea – which she said is ‘perfect for the school holidays and the threat of self isolation’.
‘I’m working from home for the next three weeks,’ the woman from the US wrote.
A mother has shared the clever way she is keeping her kids entertained now they are at home more amid the coronavirus outbreak – and how her trick means she always has a tidy home
The woman posted on Facebook to share the chore chart idea – which she said is ‘perfect for the school holidays and the threat of self isolation’ with Monopoly money (pictured)
‘I have one child. Y’all mommas [sic] with one child know how bored they can get.
‘During my working hours the store is open. He can buy TV time, X-Box time and game time.
‘Obviously next week we’ll start a home curriculum in place of school and this will change up a little.’
Each ‘chore’ earns a certain amount of Monopoly money (between $5 and $20), which can then be redeemed at the ‘shop’ for sweet treats and snacks, TV time and X-Box time (pictured)
The mum listed her store hours as between 7.30am and 4.30pm on Monday to Friday, with chores that include cleaning the bedroom, cleaning the bathroom, doing the dishes, reading and laundry.
Each ‘chore’ earns a certain amount of Monopoly money (between $5 and $20), which can then be redeemed at the ‘shop’ for sweet treats and snacks, TV time and X-Box time.
Thousands online were impressed with the ‘clever hack’, which they said they couldn’t wait to try with their own children.
‘I love this,’ wrote one.
‘My son’s occupational therapist actually suggested something like this system. I hadn’t got around to starting it, but you’ve given me inspiration!’
Another said she has been doing something similar for years and calls it ‘mum’s mini mart’.
‘We do weekly pays and after they get paid they can purchase from my shop,’ she said.
‘I stock lollies and treats, chips, fruit boxes and other items such as small toys, diaries, hair accessories and things they can keep.’
Another mum from Australia recently revealed how she puts all of her children’s snack items and cups into baskets so they know exactly how many snacks they can eat that day (pictured)
The American woman isn’t the first mum to put a system in place now she has her kids at home more often due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
Another mum from Australia recently revealed how she puts all of her children’s snack items and cups into baskets so they know exactly how many snacks they can eat that day without nagging her for more food because they’re bored.
‘I keep seeing these posts about kids wanting to eat all day while they are home. This was my solution!’ the woman wrote.
‘Each child has their own coloured basket. In the morning I put their snacks in it for the day, when those snacks are gone they don’t get any more.’