| Zones & Chore Checklists |
| I also have the above list in a checklist format. Some of our children just want a list and some want a checklist. Now, for our experienced bathroom cleaners, they just have a list of the extra things to do -- they have the basics down. |
| There are lots and lots of ways to do Zones and Chore Checklists. I always start by going into the room in question with a clipboard and pencil. I write down everything that needs to be done in that room. I use that list to make my Chore Chart. Now, the things I put on that list vary depending on the age of the child who will be doing that particular chore. Below is a copy of a Bathroom Chore Chart I made when our bathroom chore child was just learning... I think he was six. Notice how specific and detailed it is? |
| For my children at a more intermediate level, their list looks something like this: |
| BATHROOM CLEANING CHECKLIST |
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W |
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| Flush toilet |
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| Clear off back of toilet |
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| Put toothbrushes where they belong |
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| Using a dry paper towel and a few sprays of window cleaner, wipe off the mirror |
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| Get a cleaning washcloth, wet it with warm water, squeeze it out |
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| Spray the sink with cleaner and wipe off sink and counter with washcloth |
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| Lift the toilet seat, put in cleaner, let sit |
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| Spray the outside of toilet, tank top, back and lid |
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| Lift the lid and spray the top and bottom of the ring |
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| Spray the potty seat |
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| Wipe off all the areas you sprayed |
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| Rinse out washcloth |
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| Bag up trash and sit in hallway |
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| Put trash can in hallway |
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| Sweep, making sure to get corners behind the toilet and behind the door |
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| Check corners for cobwebs and get them |
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| Scrub toilet--make sure it’s clean! |
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| Using spray cleaner, spray around the base of the toilet and any other floor spots that look dirty on the floor |
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| Wipe off the floor where you sprayed with the washcloth you used earlier |
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| Take the dirty washcloth to the laundry room & get a liner from the pantry |
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| Put a liner in the trash can and put it back |
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| Take the trash to the outside trashcan |
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| Inspect your work |
*Potty-Trash-Sink* means: ~Swish potty with brush, no cleaner ~Wipe outside of potty with either a cleaning wipe or a paper towel sprayed with cleaner ~Wipe around potty on floor ~Bag up trash if it’s half full or more (or if it smells bad :( ) ~Put in new trash can liner ~Check to make sure there’s toilet paper available ~Use a cleaning wipe or a paper towel sprayed with cleaner to wipe off the faucet, around the sink and inside the sink ~Make sure the toothbrushes and toothpaste are where they belong |
| Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| *Potty-Trash-Sink* ~Wash, dry, fold and put away the bath towels and washcloths |
*Potty-Trash-Sink* ~Use toilet cleaner in the toilet ~Sweep the floor |
*Potty-Trash-Sink* ~Wipe out the inside of the trash can |
*Potty-Trash-Sink* ~Wash, dry, fold and put away the bath towels and washcloths ~Sweep the floor ~Mop the floor |
*Potty-Trash-Sink* ~Use toilet cleaner in the toilet ~Clean the bathtub |
| BATHROOM, Daily Extras Monday ~ towels Tuesday ~ sweep Wednesday ~ trash can Thursday ~ towels, sweep & mop Friday ~ tub |
| I hope you can see by these examples that there are lots of ways to make Chore Charts and Checklists. So much depends on the child and their skill level. It does take time to make out these lists and it takes a few trial runs to get them working smoothly, but it is so worth it! If there's anything I can do to help, please let me know! Dana! |
