Want to Get Kids to do Housework during Lockdown?

If you’re struggling to keep the house from falling into complete disarray during lockdown with the kids, here are some creative ideas to get them involved and see tidying as FUN!

- Create a scavenger hunt and they'll do the cleaning, tidying and be watering the plants without even knowing it! Use the hot/warm/cold technique to let them know if they are close to the clue. Here are some clue ideas:

Go to the clothes drying rack. Find your clothes and put them into a HIGH pile - then you will get your next clue (this will help you with separating dried laundry). Once they have done it then give them their next clue.

Do 10 jumping jacks and then you will get your next clue (breaks it up and gives them a little exercise).

Other ideas:

Use the vacuum head as a SHARK and ask them to jump over it just like ‘Crossy Road’ and don’t let the vacuum ‘get them’.

Give them a flashlight and ask them if they can find ‘any treasure’ under the sofa, beds and chairs.

Make tidying a game and you’ll soon have extra pairs of hands to help out. You are not alone, and you are doing an amazing job!