Great Job Chart!

This is a great job chart for both kids and parents and is super easy to make!

I love it because it is so visual.

Materials:

1-12" x 6" piece of cardboard (i.e. cereal box or other cardboard)

2 pieces of scrapbook paper

yarn or string

1-4 straws (depending on how many chores and how many times a week they need to be completed)

scissors

double sided tape or glue

marker

Directions:

First, you will cut 1 piece of scrapbook paper to cover the cardboard completely (13" x 12") and tape or glue it down (we all know by now that I used tape because I am too impatient for glue :) )

Next, cut 1/4" notches into the ends of the cardboard to support the yarn or string.  Be sure that the notches line up so the string will be straight when strung across.  You will cut as many notches as you need for the number of chores your child needs to complete.

You will then cut your straws into 1/2" - 3/4" lengths (the size of these straws will depend on the number of times a week your child will compete the chore.)

Next, tie a knot onto one end of your string to help keep it in place while your string it back and forth across the chart.  Slide the string with the knot into the first notch and pull it taut.  Slide the correct number of straw pieces onto the string for the first chore and pull the string to the opposite side and slide it into the adjacent notch.  Wrap around the backside to the next notch on the opposite side and repeat above directions until you have completed a string for each chore.

You will now cut your second piece of scrapbook paper to fit ( 15.5" x 6".)  Beginning on the left, glue or tape the paper down covering the notches on the end.  Leave 2 1/4" on the front to write the chores on, and wrap the paper around the back, gluing or taping as you go.  When you get the the other side, fold the remaining 1" around to the front to cover the notches on the opposite side.

 Last,  all you have to do is write your chores on the chart as well as label which side indicates done and which side indicates that the chore still needs to be completed.