Dec. 17, 2008 - Product Review -- Clean N Flip Charts -- Trigger Memory Systems
Clean N Flip Charts
Here is another great product from Trigger Memory Systems. This product is perfect for the family just starting chore training, or struggling to teach chores. I can see how this system would streamline the process, and the visuals are very helpful for younger children. For our family, we already had a system in place we use and enjoy.
What's Included: Three Flip Charts on Spiral Binding: Zone Cleaning, Laundry, and Bedroom Cleaning. One Dry Erase Marker. Each flip chart has step by step instructions for completing the chore. Zone cleaning has instructions for the Living Room zone which included gathering and putting away various types of items (toys, books, etc.) or cleaning different zones in the house such as the bathroom and kitchen. I thought it was very convenient that each child could have their own zone. Bedroom Cleaning is similar to the living room zone, but includes things like making the bed. Laundry has instructions for sorting, washing, drying, and folding the laundry. You can see some samples on the website. Cost is $29.95 for the three, but Bedroom charts are cheaper so that each child can have his own ($7.95 ea).
What I Like: These Flip Charts are cute, very visual, and provide thorough, step by step instructions. Even non-readers should be able to use these charts with a little coaching at the beginning. The cost is minimal for a chore system; and the chores are streamlined.
What I Don't Like: I do have one small thing I didn't like, which was the necessity of buying five different laundry baskets to use the chore system. While it made perfect sense to me, this was not an expense I wanted to add for our chores. I suspect you can pick these up cheaply at the dollar store; if you have one nearby. We do not have a dollar store that is safe to shop. Also, I think it is important to note that one of the flip charts was not laminated for dry erase use. I didn't consider this a negative, but some did. As long as you are aware, it should not be an issue. The other two charts had places for the child to checkmark his progress.
My Bottom Line: If I were just starting out with chore training, or struggling to get cooperation in this area I would consider this a good investment. For our family, our current system works great.
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