Ever wonder why you can’t get your kids to help clean up?
I know, it seems like a nice idea and all, but how the heck do you actually get kids to want to and enjoy helping with clean up?
At first, I didn’t think it was possible either. But it turns out, I was grossly underestimating young people.
In fact, during my first year as a preschool teacher in a Montessori school, my limited ideas of the kids’ cleaning capabilities were completely blown out of the water!
I looked around the classroom and saw three-year-olds sweeping, mopping, dusting, and helping each other clean up messes!
Three year olds. No kidding!
Now here’s the kicker: Not only were these young people happily cleaning up after themselves and each other, they also felt proud of their accomplishments and were internally motivated to continue!
So, how can you get your kids to help you out around the house? Continue reading “Five Keys to Getting Kids to Help with Clean-up”