Family Work Bee Session
Work Bee
Approximate Time Frame: 1 hour
Activity: PLAY
Area of Learning: Lifeskill
“Gather the crew and have a good old fashion work bee!”
Together as a family choose a room or area that needs a little help. Make a plan to tidy, clean or organize and work together as a family unit to accomplish the task!
Process
Discuss what a work bee is and why it is important
Make a plan - go through your house and decide what needs the most attention. Is it a kid’s closet, a playroom, the mudroom, kitchen drawer, or maybe it’s something outside?
Gather materials - ask your child what they think they would need for the work bee? Gloves, soap, water, buckets? (if your child is cleaning, there are some great non-toxic ingredients they can use; water/vinegar, baking soda and good old soap and water.
Go over the rules - chat about the rules and who is doing what
Have fun - turn on some music, sing some songs, make it fun!
Celebrate with a preferred activity - chat about what will happen when the work bee is complete (play a game, drink hot chocolate, watch a show, play in the park)
Materials
a messy, dirty, unorganized space or area!
family member to help!
Child role
Help your adult find a place around your home that really needs cleaning or tidying or organizing.
Why is it important to pitch in and help each other?
Help your parent make a plan. What is your job? What materials do you need? How long will it take?
Clean, tidy, organize! You are doing a great job! Work bees are fun and so gratifying!
Parent role
Define “work bee” with your child
Make a plan to clean one area of the house that would be attainable for your family.
Go over the plan, rules, expectations
Gather materials
Encourage and make it fun - blast your favourite music!
Celebrate with a fun activity and give lots of positive reinforcement!
