Over the last months many children were homeschooled and parents began giving them household duties. to help. Read on: A 'chore' is a routine task or job that is often done around the home. Many people find chores unpleasant or boring and are reluctant to do them. However, when chores are divided between many people they can be accomplished much faster. Parents often assign chores to their children so that they can learn new skills and become more independent. Sometimes, children are given an allowance or ‘pocket money’ if they complete all their household chores
Watch a video giving strategies for assigning chores to children
The woman in the video uses the expression ‘to lend a hand’. What do you think this means?
What do you think of her strategies to get kids to do chores?
Types of chores
Sweep the floor
Wash the car
Mop the floor
Tidy / Clean up your room
Vacuum the floor
Make the bed
Set the table
Dust the shelves
Clear the table
Hang out the washing
Wash the dishes
Fold the clothes
Unload the dishwasher
Iron the clothes
Take out the garbage
Mow the lawn
Conversation questions about chores
Who does the most chores in your home?
What household chores are you responsible for?
What chores do you husband/wife/children do?
What chores do you dislike the most?
Are there any chores that you enjoy doing?
Did you have to do chores when you were a child? If yes, what ones?
Did you receive an allowance (‘pocket money’) for completing chores?
Do you have a weekly routine for doing chores?
Do you sometimes avoid doing chores?
What are some strategies for making chores easier?
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