Games and strategies to turn chores into playtime!
Basic cleaning strategies to make cleaning easier.
A great strategy to keep the mess contained while achieving a thorough clean! Number of Players: 1+ How to: Put three large cardboard boxes in the middle of an untidy room and label one “Put Away,” another “Give Away,” and… Read more3 Boxes (Put Away, Give Away and Go Away)
This is a neat and convenient way to handle clutter. Great for those times when you want to start on a tidying project but know that it might get interrupted or you might need to take a break and come… Read moreContained Cleaning
Try this fun twist on the classic chore chart! Fill the column on the left with a list of chores that need to be done and the column on the right with a list of rewards that can be earned… Read moreChore Connector Chart
A commonly used cleaning strategy that deserves a spot in our cleaning tool box is the implementation of the “One Set at a Time” rule. Make it…
This has been the staple of our family’s cleaning approach for many years. If you are looking for a strategy that gets straight to the point, and leaves the room thoroughly tidy, then this is the place to start. One… Read moreThe Middle Thing Pick Up
This is a quick way to get some cleaning done. It can be used multiple times per day to keep up a comfortable level of tidy. You can have your kid(s) do a quick 20 thing pick-up just before dinner, before going outside to… Read more20 Thing Pick Up
This strategy works well to break a daunting messy room down into manageable tasks. How to: Decide on divisions for the room. Split the room up into corners and/or areas depending on the size of the room and the amount of work… Read moreClean a Corner
Get straight to the cleaning process without spending time deciding on how to clean. This strategy also helps to eliminate the arguments over who should clean what. Single Cleaning Jar: Tasks in the jar can be things that need to… Read moreCleaning Jar