Every year I try different routine lists.  I post them in the bathroom, at the kitchen table, on bedroom doors, etc.  They work to a point but I still sound like a broken record, constantly nagging at the "other two".  I say that in the most loving way, of course. :)  I was excited to stumble across a fresh idea to the dreaded routine list.  Erin over at  Home with The Boys, put a refreshing spin on this much needed part of our morning and evening routine.  She calls the list, The High Five.  Her kids know what five things they need to accomplish before they can have free time.  Once, they have completed the five tasks they get to slap a hand print ( a real high five).  I approached my kids with this idea and they seemed amused at the thought of slapping the wall once their tasks are finished.  We still have a good six weeks before school starts which will allow me to work out the loopholes my children may come up with.  They are very creative... :).

This is what we came up with:

Morning

Prayers

Brush Teeth

Eat Breakfast

Get Dressed

Make Bed

Evening

Clean up toys

Take Shower/Bath

Brush Teeth

Pick out clothes for next day

Prayers