DIY Chore Magnets For Kids, Plus Free Printable

_{This tutorial will show you how to make Easy Chore Magnets for kids. Teach responsibility and bring organization to your home. This FUN DIY project will make you feel more organized.}

DIY Chore Magnets For Kids, Plus Free Printable

When my kiddos head back to school, our schedule gets a little more hectic.

I try to keep our lives as stress-free as possible. Although it is tough, I try to find ways to make our house flow better and get the kids more involved. Everyone, even the littlest, can learn responsibility. 

I believe all kids should learn how to help out around the house. Let’s face the facts: Most of us just don’t want to do it, while others do and can not depend on a readable chore chart. I came up with these Easy Chore Magnets to make it fun. Kids love checking off items that they have completed.

I think we all like to knock items off our to-do list. Productivity feels just amazing.

Supplies Needed

• Glass Gems (Purchased mine at The Dollar Tree)
• Paintbrush
• Mod Podge
• Magnetic Tape
• Chore Template Printable
• Scissors
• Hot glue

How To Make Chore Magnets

STEP ONE: First, start by Printing this chore template printable. The hardest part is deciding which chores you want to include in your magnets. You may want to print multiple sheets.

STEP TWO: Next, cut out each chore you would like to include on your magnet. You can certainly hand-cut each piece using a scissor, but I prefer using my paper cutter. It will allow each piece to have nice straight-cut lines.

STEP THREE: Gather your items needed for the pod mod portion of this craft. To protect your work surface and to make cleanup a lot easier, it would be beneficial to place old newspapers on your table. 

STEP FOUR: On the flat part of each gem, spread a thin layer of Mod Podge.

STEP FIVE: Place a chore image face down. You may need to use a tweezer to do this.

STEP SIX: Next, seal a top layer of Mod Podge over the image. Then allow to dry. This will only take a few hours to fully dry. I would recommend waiting it out. If your glue is not dry, you will run into issues with your magnetic tape. 

STEP SEVEN: Then attach the magnets. Magnetic tape is my preferred way to go! You can cut it to size and is strong. Even though the tape is self-adhesive, I like to dab a bit of hot glue on it to ensure it stays on the magnet.

Creating A Chore Magnet System

Now how you use these magnets will be up to you. You can add a photo of your child to the fridge. As they complete a chore they move the magnet next to their name.

OR instead, place the chore magnets by your child’s picture on the fridge and remove them when completed. There are a lot of neat ideas out there on the web.

Here are a few that I found that incorporate magnets. Whatever system you are used to following, it is important to stick with it and follow through. Kids learn by our example. I like to keep it simple and frugal.

Examples of Chore Chart Magnets Systems

Easy DIY Magnetic Chore Charts – Using a baking sheet

Chore Chart – Using magnetic sheets 

Paper Sheet – Place on Fridge 

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