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Post by Anne-Marie on Aug 27, 2014 19:53:04 GMT
DD (9 years old) started back to school this week and I am already tired of reminding her of every.single.thing she needs to do to get ready for school in the mornings and then again in the evenings to prep for next day. And she gets frustrated with my reminders. She seems to respond pretty well to lists that she can check off so I was thinking about creating a checklist of tasks for her in the mornings (and she is one that needs each task written out for her, otherwise it seems she forgets at least one) and a checklist for the evenings. But when I think about listing it all out, wow it seems daunting and like I'm asking so much of her. But she's 9 and it's all basic stuff, and it never seems to fail that without the reminders we start backing out of the garage in the mornings and she missed something.
I'm wondering if any of you use checklists you'd be willing to share - and what form? I can't decide if I want to laminate them and let her use a dry erase marker to check them off daily? Or something cuter that that that I haven't found yet on Pinterest?
Here's what I have on the lists so far:
Mornings:
Wash face or shower
Use inhaler
Brush teeth
Put on deodorant
Brush hair
Get dressed
Put iPad in backpack
Take allergy meds
Eat breakfast
Smile and have a great day
Evenings:
Do homework
Have Mom sign planner
Charge iPad
Pack snack for tomorrow
Pack backpack
Shower
Brush teeth
Put dirty clothes in laundry
Lay out clothes for tomorrow
Pack shoes for PE
Say prayers
Kiss Mom
I'm also wondering what I have forgotten to put on the lists!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 27, 2014 20:12:45 GMT
great list! My grands do this and they get tokens for each task and can use them for screen time or redeem for $. Working well for a year now. They are 8 and under.
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Post by melanell on Aug 27, 2014 21:26:59 GMT
Ours is just hand-written /drawn on cardstock and taped to their door. Our list is very similar to yours, but I include feed the fish & make the bed as well.  |
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Post by ~Susan~ on Aug 27, 2014 21:43:53 GMT
I have used lists for years and still do with my 14yo DD. Much better than reminding her every. single. day.
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Post by Anne-Marie on Aug 28, 2014 18:22:41 GMT
Ours is just hand-written /drawn on cardstock and taped to their door. Our list is very similar to yours, but I include feed the fish & make the bed as well. Thank you for this - I added feed and water the guinea pig! How could I forget?! |
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Post by Anne-Marie on Aug 28, 2014 18:23:14 GMT
I have used lists for years and still do with my 14yo DD. Much better than reminding her every. single. day. I SO agree. I don't even think mine hears me anymore. Even I'm sick of listening to me. |
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Post by paigepea on Aug 28, 2014 18:33:12 GMT
I use a list before dance competitions so sad can make sure she has earl of her things.
I also use a list when we return home from school. I need 30 min to change, empty lunches, figure out dinner, etc. I have a white board posted and each of my dds gets a list. Every day is different depending on what they need to do but it might look something like this:
1. Put away shoes/coat/backpack and put lunch bag on kitchen counter
2. Practice Piano 15 min
3. Check homework book / show me homework book / do homework if any (my kids don't get a lot of homework) or if there was an assignment already it might say something like complete author's chair assignment.
4. Pajamas / put uniform away/make sure room is tidy
5. Read 20 minutes.
So,ermines I add free time to the list.
I don't have to add thighs like wash face,hands, brush teeth - those are give ins and my 8 yr old doesn't forget.
Paige.
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Post by paigepea on Aug 28, 2014 18:36:04 GMT
I forgot to add that I often have an item on my list that is ask mom if she needs any help. I often find e kids something to do for dinner - like making an easy dressing or setting the table.
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