So of course I looked to Pinterest for some inspiration...and LOVED this idea!
Cheap & easy...that's usually the only type of craft that appeals to me. And this rang up to only $7 for supplies I didn't already have:
- 3 chalkboard buckets at Target = $3 total
- 1 frame at Target = $4
- Ribbon for bows = $0 (already have)
- Dry erase marker = $0 (already have)
- Clear hooks = $0 (already have)
I made the chart in Excel...click here to download it & customize to your child's name & preferred chores/values/etc. Then I glue it onto some purple polka dot scrapbook paper, put it in the frame & hung it on the wall.
Then I added little teal bows to the top of each bucket and wrote "Saving", "Giving", and "Spending" on each with my awesome chalkboard marker (need more colors of this guy!). Finally I hung the buckets above the frame - supppper quick & simple!
So every time she completes one of the chores, she gets to mark an 'X' on that day's square - then at the end of the week, we'll total everything up (which can be up to $4.15/wk), and I'll put that money in her 'saving' bucket. If at anytime, she doesn't do a chore (like pick up her toys) then she has to pay mommy & daddy by having that chore amount put into the 'giving' bucket. Then whenever she wants to save for a certain item, toy, etc., she can put those coins into the 'saving' bucket.
I just love how this simple project turned out!
I just love how this simple project turned out!
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What size frame did you use?
ReplyDeleteHi there - any size will work really...depends on what you like. I think I just used an 8x10 size :-)
DeleteI love this idea.
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