So, ever since I lost the best nanny in the world (namely my sister, Kyla who lived with me for 3 years as my Nanny/housekeeper and best friend) I've been meaning to get a Job Chart going for the kiddies to help us with some organization and to make things easier on all of us. I had an idea of what I wanted to do and kept changing and adding to it in my mind for so long that I never actually DID it. Which was a bummer because that kinda defeats the whole purpose of putting together a job chart. Did it really need to be that complicated? Well, no....and, yes. lol

I wanted a job chart, to be sure, but I also wanted to do some kind of a feelings or "how you doin'?" type of aspect as well. So, if they were sad or mad or needed to talk there would be an additional way for them to express that. I had to sit on that for a little while trying to decide what would work best. I didn't want to have multiple charts up. So, using a large dry erase/magnetic board, clear accent gems with clip art and magnets glued on the back, I threw it all onto one gigantic job chart.

Each morning, I line up all the things that need to be done on that specific day. The kids really love moving the little pictures over to "Done" each day. It also keeps me from feeling like I have to stay on them about what they are supposed to be doing. AND...I love that they put their little "feelings faces" up on top of their names. I wondered if they would really use those and they do. Finally implementing this little chart has things running quite smoothly in our household and has made my life easier for sure!

If you don't currently have a system for getting jobs done that does not include constant reminding and maybe even a little yelling on those days when you've just about had it, I highly recommend implementing a job chart system that works for you as soon as possible. Whether it involves a simple posterboard/sticker system or a magnetic board with clipart gems, either way, Job charts=happier kids=happier mom= 2 thumbs up!!