Jonah was very excited to learn that if he wanted money, he could do chores to earn an allowance. We set up a very simple chart (drawn by Jonah) illustrating two tasks he is supposed to do (but needs constant reminding) every day. #1: clear your plate after every meal, and help clear the table after dinner. #2: pick up your clothes every time you get dressed, and help put away your clean clothes from the laundry.
Since Friday, this has been going very well. Jonah has been eager to help, even to the point of taking dishes from his brother (who thought helping looked like fun!) so he could get the allowance, and not Elliott.
After only 3 days (to set Sunday as payday), we rewarded Jonah with his efforts: one quarter for each task done well. He was so proud and excited to put his two quarters into his money bank. At bedtime he was too tired, but told me we would discuss his allowance in the morning. He's already scheming ways of getting more! (Apparently doing a good job - even for only 3 days - deserves an extra 25 cent tip.)
