When you have a lot of cleaning and yard work to do, plan a

Work Party

1. Plan a day when several families are available to come over. Set a time and tell everyone what to bring.

Here is an example:

2. Now get ready.

What kind of work needs to get done?

If there are a lot of different jobs to do, it helps to make work teams and give them a list of what to do. Then gather the supplies and tools you will need. Here is an example:

3. When the work day comes, show your team leaders what you want done. If your workers get to choose their job or team, they will probably do the work better and enjoy it more. Remember to notice when people are trying hard and encourage them. And be sure to thank everyone at the end!