{"id":71000000232,"date":"2020-02-26T10:36:00","date_gmt":"2020-02-26T15:36:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kidsrkids.com\/medlock-bridge\/?p=71000000232"},"modified":"2020-02-26T10:36:00","modified_gmt":"2020-02-26T15:36:00","slug":"how-to-get-your-preschool-child-to-help-clean","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kidsrkids.com\/medlock-bridge\/2020\/02\/26\/how-to-get-your-preschool-child-to-help-clean\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Get Your Preschool Child to Help Clean"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Teaching your preschool children the value of hard work and dedication is extremely important, and one way you can do this is by encouraging them to help you clean around the house. Whether you create a chore chart together or use rewards as incentives, there are many ways to get your children involved no matter how reluctant they initially may be.<\/span><\/p>\n

Make chores fun.<\/b><\/h3>\n

Turn cleaning into a game by seeing who can make their bed the fastest, or turn on some music and, as a family, get as much done as possible in one room before the song ends. Here\u2019s another fun idea: have your kids guess how many items are in a drawer or cabinet before taking them out to dust them off and reorganize them.<\/span><\/p>\n

Have a yard sale.<\/b><\/h3>\n

This is a wonderful opportunity to clean out clutter in your home <\/span>and <\/span><\/i>teach your children a thing or two about the process of buying\/selling items. You will feel great knowing that your once-beloved items will continue to be valued in someone else\u2019s home and your children will enjoy being a part of all the action. Earning a buck or two is the icing on the cake!<\/span><\/p>\n

Keep it simple.<\/b><\/h3>\n

By assigning specific, small tasks, your child can successfully and efficiently tackle one thing at a time. Instead of something vague such as \u201cclean up your room,\u201d try one of these clearer suggestions:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n