Responsibility
Learning a responsible task
Month 5 · Activity 12 · Character Traits
Instructions
- Give a child a “responsibility” to do this month - decide on the task together
- For example, make the bed in the morning, sweep the floor under the table after dinner, or checking lights are off in unused rooms
- Show the correct way to complete the task
- Follow up throughout the month that the task is being accomplished
- Use a calendar and write letter “R” for responsibility on each day the task is completed
- Listen to this video to help learn about being responsible
Simplify
Let the child do the task for one week if a month is too long. Give a different responsibility for the next week and then alternate weeks for the two tasks.
Extend
Every day that the task is completed, give encouragement that the task is finished quicker and better than the day before. Just doing a task is okay but doing a task well is better. By consistently working on this one task for a whole month a work ethic skill will be taught.
QUESTIONS FOR CHILD
What is a responsible task that your mom or dad does for the family?
What would happen to our home if nobody was responsible for doing chores?
Materials
- calendar
- pencil
Social Skills
Problem Solving Skills
