I thought I’d share a great idea a fellow homeschool mom in my local group gave me! It’s my helper for when the kids need my help, but need to wait for me for whatever reason (I’m helping a sibling, on the phone, talking to Daddy, etc).
Because I know you’ll ask: The little people clips are from Lakeshore Learning, but I’ve also seen them places like Wal-mart.
So, I taught my kids that when they need help, but can see I’m busy, they can go to this chart on the wall (It’s just a pocket folder cut in half) and take their clip and put it on me. This way they know that their request has been noticed, and I won’t forget to go help them when I’m done! (This is particularly helpful after having 4 kids, as it would appear that I’ve lost most of my braincells and can barely remember my own name!)
Each child get’s their own colored clip with their name on it to use. This way I can see who needed me. There are also ideas for them to keep busy while waiting, though I have to say they rarely do these things, but good to have just in-case.
We actually use this all day, not just while in school. It comes in particularly handy for when I’m on the phone. Instead of constant interruptions, they’ll come put a clip on me, then go do something else until I’m finished.
Hope this idea can help you as it has our family!
LOVE this idea!
LOVE this idea!
I really like this idea. (How many times have I forgotten!) I so need to do this. Thanks, Erica!
This is a great idea! For me the phone is mostly an issue, and this is a good, quiet solution!
Great idea, thanks for sharing
AS a mom of three, I hear you about lost brain cells, lol!! This is a great idea, thank you so much for posting it. I'm going to try it out for sure 🙂
OK this is the coolest idea!I'm gonna have to find some of those clips! Thanks for the inspiration!
LOOOOOOOVE IT!! Thanks! :o)
I just made my I Need Help Chart. Wait until the kids return from Grandma's house and see it. I used a photo of the kids glued to a clothespin instead of the Little People clips. Cute idea! Thanks.
I just made mine. I only have a clip for DS for now, but I'll add DD as she gets a bit older. DS loves this idea and picked out a green lizard clip at the educational supply store. Thanks so much.