My husband and I got to talking one night about our sons recent obsession with playing on the tablet. All he wants to do lately is play "Angry Birds", and watch a show, until the battery drains, and then of course he asks for one of our phones.
It is pretty ridiculous actually, I felt like to get him to do anything remotely productive I had to threaten to take it away. So we came up with a plan, a reward/earning system that would require him to still be productive, but also still get a certain amount of time with the device each day, in smaller more manageable healthy allotments. I have no problem with my kids using there free time to do things they love, after all that is what I like to do, so why shouldn't they get to choose how they spend their time. However, when they get to a point that they wont get dressed, wont go to school, wont eat. And did I mention he is 3.
So I went to work to create a chart for him, since he can't read yet, we thought a good picture oriented one would be nice.
I thought I would share my steps and graphics here with you all.
I already had a magnet board that I wanted to use. But I thought another fun way would be to get a cute metal pail (Target Dollar Section) and as they accomplish the task they can put them in the pail. SO CUTE!!!
My son, however liked the new metal board, so that is the route we will go...this time, I may switch it up to make it more fun for him.
(Click to enlarge then save to your desktop)
Supplies:
*Chore list Graphic (above)
*17 + magnets (I got some intense strength ones from Home Depot)
*Wood Squares-8 pack from Hobby Lobby was ~ 1.99
*Wood Circle- 22 pack from Hobby Lobby ~ 2.99
*8 x 11.5 printable label (optional, but I used this and it worked GREAT)
*Modge Podge
*Super Glue
*Paint brush or sponge
Instructions:
1. Print graphic (do not scale) onto the label/paper or cardstock.
2. Cut out around the shapes. I wanted a little bit of the wood border to show through, so I trimmed it all the way to the graphic.
3. Stick or Glue onto the shapes (8 squares, 9 circles) 
4. ModgePodge over the top/sides and back to seal the the wood. Let dry
5. Super Glue a magnet onto the backs of each piece
6. Place on your board, or pail, or fridge, and you are done!
Let me know how it went! I would love to see how your project turned out, or hear how you incorporated them into your routine.
***These ones are for boys for the most part, but I will be making a girl one too, leave me a comment if you would like a girl version and I will upload it as well***
