Summary: Getting children to do chores consistently was one of the most common challenges with kids my Homeschool Sanity Facebook friends mentioned. I have the same issue, so I shared some solutions in this episode of The Homeschool Sanity Show.<br> <br> <br> Teaching Tip of the Week<br> Amy Milcic of Busy Boys Brigade shares <a href="https://www.busyboysbrigade.com/54-brain-breaks-boost-homeschool-day/">54 brain break activities</a> and an inexpensive, easy way to store them.<br> Organized Homeschool Challenge of the Week<br> <a href="http://www.psychowith6.com/christmas-plan-challenge-week/#sthash.IIaB13yv.dpbs">The Christmas Plan Challenge</a><br> Links<br> <a href="http://melaniewilson.tv">MelanieWilson.TV</a><br> <br> <a href="http://ultimateradioshow.com/the-power-of-homeschool-routines-with-flylady/">The Power of Homeschool Routines with FLYLady</a><br> <br> <a href="http://www.psychowith6.com/an-easy-free-chores-for-kids-checklist-that-works/#sthash.XnqIMXo8.dpbs">A Kids Chore Checklist That Works</a><br> <br> <a href="http://amzn.to/1RITcjw">Managers of Their Chores by Teri Maxwell</a><br> <br> <a href="http://www.openbible.info/topics/diligence">Scriptures on Diligence</a><br> <br> <br> <br> <br> Periscope Viewers<br> Nikki of <a href="http://periscope.tv/nikbrewer">@nikbrewer</a> <a href="http://thebrewersblog.blogspot.com">thebrewersblog.blogspot.com</a> suggests using a reward chart.<br> <br> <a href="http://periscope.tv/latoyaedwards">@LaToyaEdwards</a> of <a href="http://latoyaedwards.net">LatoyaEdwards.net</a> recommends starting your training when the kids are young when they think it's fun.<br> <br> Jana of <a href="http://allaboutmommas.wordpress.com">allaboutmommas.wordpress.com</a> suggests blasting music while you clean.<br> <br> Amy of <a href="http://busyboysbrigade.com">BusyBoysBrigade</a> suggests pairing up older kids with younger ones.<br> <br> Gena <a href="http://periscope.tv/thethompsontribe">@thethompsontribe</a> recommends using a timer.<br> Action Steps for the Week<br> 1) Create routines.<br> <br> 2) Teach your kids.<br> <br> 3) Inspect your kids' work.<br> Next Week<br> I'll share homeschool motivation you can access on demand.<br> <br> Have a happy homeschool week!<br> <br>
