In Harper’s house, there are daily tasks for everyone to do. When she turned six years old, Daddy gave her some new tasks to do. He helps her learn how to do them by reminding her and showing her how it’s done. He says it’s important for everyone in the family to be responsible and learn to work hard.
Now that she’s seven years old, Harper has a routine. Every morning, she cleans her room by making her bed, vacuuming the floor, and putting her clothes away neatly in the closet. In the kitchen, she helps Mom prepare breakfast and sets the table. When they’re done eating, she helps clear the table and after Mom washes the dishes, Harper dries them.
On weekdays, before going to school, she also mops the floors in the kitchen and dining area. During the weekends, she dusts and wipes surfaces in her room and the living room. Every two weeks, she cleans her sink, bathtub, toilet, shower, and the bathroom floor.
At the end of each month, something special happens. Daddy buys Harper a special gift and in the evenings, he tells her how proud he is of her for all her hard work.
Source of tasks
Doing chores is a tradition in many families. Chores help kids (6-7) learn responsibility, and sharing chores gives you help around the house.
Not sure your kids will go for it? Take heart! There are ways to make chores a little bit, well, less of a chore for everyone.
Parenting expert Jim Fay, co-founder of the Love and Logic website, says we all need to feel needed and to know that we’re making a contribution — even kids. “But they can’t feel that way if they don’t have chores and make contributions to the family,” Fay says
To find out what tasks you can give your 4-5-year-olds, click this link.
Hello, hello! I’m Juli, and I’m so excited to welcome you to my awesome Study Club! Guess what? In today’s meeting, we’re diving into the incredible world of seasons.
Let me introduce you to my fantastic friends who are joining us: Farid, Lee, Mohammed, Isabella, Fredi, Taya, and James. We’re all here to explore and learn together!
Hey there, my pals! I’ve got a cool story to share about how I enjoy eating yummy fruits every day. You know what? Fruits are like little superfoods, and one of my favorites is vitamin C – it’s like magic for our health, just like Penti said.
So, picture this: we’re all chilling in our fun hangout spot after having a delicious lunch. It’s story time, and today it’s my turn to share. Everyone’s waiting with excited faces to hear what I have to say. With a big smile, I start my story!
“I totally love eating fruits because they’re like superheroes giving me lots of vitamins,” I say with a grin. Lino, one of my buddies, is super curious and asks me, “Hey Penti, what’s so special about vitamin C?” And I’m like, “Hold on, I’m getting there!”
I tell them that vitamin C is like a health boost. It can pump up our blood levels by 30%, making us feel super good. Now everyone’s even more curious to learn about the fruits that have this amazing vitamin.
What are Penti’s favorites vitamin C fruits?
I start sharing the scoop on my fruity favorites:
“First up, strawberries! They’re like a hug for your heart, keeping it healthy. Then, I gobble up two little oranges every two days. They’re like superheroes for my immune system, making it strong.”
“And check this out, folks! I sometimes snack on red, white, and pink sour grapefruits. They’re like magical stress-busters and give my bones a power-up.”
“Guess what? Apples are on my list too! They’re like secret weapons for losing weight.”
“Oh, and pineapples! They’re like tropical dreamers. They make my breathing better and my bones super strong.”
“Bananas are my morning buddies. They give me a blast of energy and help my tummy feel awesome.”
“Last but not least, avocados! They’re like the heroes of our eyes and skin – making everything better.”
“Now, there are more vitamins in these fruits than I can count, but I just wanted to share my fruity adventure with you. So go on, enjoy these delicious treats every day and get a bunch of vitamins to make you feel like a superhero too!”
As I finish my story, my friends are clapping and beaming with smiles. I sit down, feeling all happy and satisfied. And you know what? They’re totally ready to become fruit superheroes too! 🍎🍊🍌🍓
When Huli wakes up in the morning, he greets everyone with a cheerful “Good morning Mama,” “Morning, Papa,” and “Hello, Nanny Susan.” He always wears a smile and is excited about the day ahead. Huli gets lots of hugs and kisses from everyone. He equally has chores.
Then, he goes to his room, opens the windows, and pulls down the curtain. After that, he brushes his teeth with his small white toothbrush and washes his face, putting on lotion. Huli arranges his colorful pillows and teddy bears on his bed. He cleans up his toys and puts them away in the game room. He also makes sure to put his dirty clothes in the hamper and pick up any rubbish from the floor.
Huli puts his bedtime book on the shelf and his pajamas in the closet. He changes into his daytime clothes and goes downstairs. After having breakfast and drinking milk with Julie, he helps clear the table and washes the cups and plates they used.
Happily, he takes the hose and waters the garden flowers for a little while. Later, Mama takes him to school, where he learns and plays with his friends. In the evenings, Huli helps by pulling out weeds from the garden and sweeping the front door stairs. Sometimes, when Nanny Susan does laundry, Huli helps fold his underwear, socks, and clothes.
Huli loves helping around the house, and he gets a special reward every week for his hard work. You can be like Huli and help with chores too, even when you’re just 4 years old. It’s a great way to be a big helper to your family!
Lesson: Even as a 4 year old, we can help our parents with chores.
Discover why smiling Lizzybeth became one of the best students in her school.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lizzybeth. She loved to draw beautiful flowers, but her face was usually sad and she didn’t smile much. In her class, she won awards for her amazing drawings. Everyone admired her creative ideas and clapped for her.
However, Lizzybeth always had a frown on her face and didn’t seem very friendly. Many kids wanted to be her friend, but they were scared because she looked serious all the time.
Lizzybeth’s one and only friend was Emifi, a girl who was always smiling. They played together often, even though Lizzybeth didn’t smile as much as Emifi did.
One day, Emifi asked Lizzybeth why she was always so sad. Lizzybeth told her that she worried about being poor and didn’t know what her future would be like. She said, “My parents can’t afford to send me to a good school, so I might not be able to become the artist I dream of.”
Emifi listened carefully, and then she shared her own story with Lizzybeth. She said, “I’m also from a poor family. I’m not sure if I’ll be able to go to a better school. But my mom tells us to be happy each day. She says that worrying won’t change things, but praying can change everything.”
“We pray every day and thank God for what we have,” Emifi continued. “We believe that our situation will get better with time. For now, we’re grateful for what we have.”
After their talk, something magical happened. Lizzybeth began to smile more and more every day. She made new friends and showed them how to be happy. Emifi and Smiling Lizzybeth became known for their joyful spirits and friendship, and their happiness continued even as they grew up.
And so, Lizzybeth’s once serious face turned into the brightest smile, and she learned that being happy and grateful could make a big difference in her life and the lives of those around her.
You can be like smiling Lizzybeth too.
Lesson: Smiling is a daily choice despite our family situation. Thank God every day for everything you have today.
Teacher Namos is a special teacher who always comes to school with a big smile on her face. She greets everyone with happiness and teaches her lessons with joy.
But there’s another teacher, Teacher Dani, who is often serious and doesn’t talk much.
During playtime, all the students want to play with Teacher Namos because she’s so much fun.
Teacher Dani started feeling a bit jealous and wanted to know why everyone loved Teacher Namos.
He didn’t know how to ask, so he sent a student named Gofi to find out for him.
Gofi went up to her and asked, “Why are you always so happy, Teacher?”
What was Teacher Namos’ reply?
And you know what she said? She gave Gofi a big hug and said, “Because I decided to be joyful.” She even shared a verse from the Bible, Psalm 126:3, which says, “The Lord has done great things for us; We are glad.”
Gofi was surprised by her answer. She was expecting a different reason.
She told Gofi that she practices being positive every morning. She chooses to think good thoughts about herself and others. And she learned that the more she expected good things to happen, the less she worried.
She realized that worrying doesn’t really change anything, so it’s better to be happy even when things aren’t perfect. She said that having hope and expecting things to get better is what makes her smile. And she wants to spread that happiness to everyone around her.
When Gofi shared this with Teacher Dani, he was amazed. He said, “Teacher Namos is selfless. She cares about others more than herself. She’s a great example for all of us.”
She showed everyone that choosing to be joyful and spreading happiness is a wonderful way to live.
Story Lesson
We can be happy regardless of our present situation.
In the city of Tiko, there was a family. Minos and her big brothers loved playing in the yard in the morning before school. But Mama Minos didn’t want them to play in the evenings. She said they would be too tired and not sleep well.
However, Minos secretly went out to play with her friends in the evenings.
At night, when it was time for bed, she would keep playing games in her room even after the lights were off. After six months, she started feeling tired all the time and wanted to sleep a lot during the day. When her friends wanted to play with her, she got upset easily and sent them away.
She also forgot many things her teacher taught at school. Sometimes she came to school looking sad. And the worst part was, she didn’t like to study any more.
Everyone was worried about Minos and wanted to help her be happy again. When they went to the doctor, the doctor said Minos needed to sleep 10 to 12 hours every night.
Did Minos change her sleep habits?
Yes, Minos realized that she wasn’t getting enough sleep at night. She decided to go to bed at 8 pm when Daddy turned off the light and stopped playing.
After just one week, Minos felt better. She wasn’t tired and grumpy any more. She felt happy, and she could remember everything her teacher taught. So, be like Minos and make sure you sleep well every night.
Bible verse about sleep
Parents, apart from the over-playing habits of children, if your children are having sleep issues consistently, here as some Bible verses to pray and declare on them.
Psalm 127:2
It is in vain that you rise up early and go late to rest, eating the bread of anxious toil; for he gives to his beloved sleep.
Psalm 4:8
In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety.
