Teaching Kids Art Through Picture Books

 While we've been talking about great picture books bout homes, and even drawing a fun whimsical house, (check out this post) I started to think about how important it is to help kids see the value of taking care of the home they live in. I think most of us would agree that kids should do chores at home. How do we as parents get them to begin helping around the house...in other words, doing household chores?

Training your kids to help around the house has a couple of big benefits. Obviously, it teaches them to be strong, responsible adults who can take care of themselves. More importantly, learning to clean the bathroom, pick up their toys, etc. teaches them that they are part of something bigger than just themselves--a family--and that doing basic household chores is a big way to honor and care for each another. 

In the years we've raised our 5 adult kids, we've learned some tips about helping kids do chores at home that I wanted to share today with you.