As a parent my biggest priority is to raise my kids to be Happy, Confident and Well-balanced adults. So, I decided to create a DIY Command Center for kids. If you go and search Pinterest, you will find plenty of examples. From families utilizing theirs as a central location for communication. And I can see how beneficial it can truly be, hence why I felt my kids needed their own. A place where they can practice accountability and responsibility within their own lives.
Now, am I trying to rush them to adulthood – Absolutely Not. But what I am doing, is gradually giving them the keys. To unlock different skills and habits at different stages of their lives. Ultimately resulting in High achievement and performance.
The primary focus within the Command Center, is their calendar. Which allows them to place important dates to remember. But, also to help my 7yr old practice her months and days of the week. I also included a magnetic and cork board for their school flyers and important messages for me to view. Instead of them lying around and mistakenly thrown away. I topped it off with a daily checklist – Because Kids forget Everything – and affirmation cards to promote mindfulness. I believe that affirming positivity at the start of their day, sets a tone for effort and success.
The cool thing about this is, you can fit it to your own kids and priorities. You can even start small and gradually add things as you see appropriate for their age or lifestyles. Either way what we are doing is our best and encouraging our kids to do the same.
What You Need To Get Started:
- Small – Medium Cork Board (or larger depending on family size and daily correspondence)
- Large White Board Calendar
- Dry Erase Markers (Multi-Color pack)
- Push Pins
- Dry Erase Board Eraser
- Daily/Weekly Check List
These are just a few of my personal recommendations. But depending on your family needs and budget you can even find a few alternative from the dollar Tree. For instance, instead of a Whiteboard Calendar, grab a poster board and create a grid box. Then on separate sheets of squared paper number 1-31, and using velour dots (or strips cut up small), place on end on the board and the other on the pieces of paper. Now you can allow the kids to practice renumbering the board every month. This is just one way to be flexible, but know there are many.
If your stuck drop a question in my inbox or below and I’ll do my best to help you make it happen.
