Have Fun Doing Your Chores

by: Kristen Hann

As you start to get older your parents may ask you to help by doing some chores. The word chore does not mean you are being punished. Your parents may have you help by cleaning your room, picking up your toys, or by feeding your pet. Don't dread doing your chores, instead think of ways to make your chores fun!

* Like music? Turn on your favorite songs and sing along as you work.
* Have any brothers or sisters? Working together to clean up will make the time go by faster and your chores will get done quicker.
* Make it into a game! If you like basketball have fun shooting your dirty clothes into the hamper and rack up the points for every article of clothing that you make in.
* Don't try to do all your chores at one time. Do a couple chores and take a break to relax and do something that you like to do. Then return to do your chores until they are all done.

Doing your chores and cleaning up after yourself can be fun! This will be a big help to your parents and they will certainly thank you!