1) choose a small task; 2) clear the table; 3) take one thing to its place; 4) help an adult; 5) check the result.
Free printable chart
One page, US Letter, with a box for every step and every day of the week. Put it on the fridge and let your child tick the boxes.
Prefer A4? It prints fine with “fit to page”.
The 5 steps, with a tip for you
- Choose a small taskParent tip: Let the child choose from 2 options.
- Clear the table
- Take one thing to its placeParent tip: One item at a time.
- Help an adultParent tip: Hold, pass, bring — it all counts.
- Check the resultParent tip: Praise a specific action.
Make it a quest instead of a reminder
Instead of repeating the instruction, start with a tiny story. In Mess Monsters this routine opens like this: “Chaos Blob wants to become a home helper. Shall we choose some small tasks?”
You stay the game master. Your child does the real step, you confirm it on your phone, and Chaos Blob gets a little happier with every step. The phone stays with the adult; the routine happens in the real world.
Run this routine in Mess Monsters
This routine is part of Mess Monsters Premium. The core routines are free. You can also make your own quest by describing the routine in your own words.
