Sometimes all it takes is an inspirational or fun character to make things like homework and chores fun! That’s what Turbo did for us. When I was sent the Turbo Fast Fun kit I thought to myself, “My boys aren’t going to fall for this one.” Well, they did! It wasn’t hard. They are both big fans of Turbo and his story. So using Turbo’s message of dreaming big , I set up new chore charts for the boys.
The boys thought the new chore charts were cool. They already have chores that they do, but with the added element of a stopwatch it took off. Should I say, “Let the racing begin?” Everything is being timed these days and honestly it’s to my advantage. My seven-year old is so over doing chores. He’s been keeping track of his time running around the house, down the stairs and even how long his bus ride to school has been with his stopwatch.
He’s been writing it all down. My boys are very active, but a stopwatch would seem to be a great idea to maybe motivate a child that’s not so active. He was huffing and puffing from all the running this morning before school.
My other son is much more of a bookworm. He has been using his timer to see how fast he can get his math equations done. Every picture of him I took was blurry because he was working so fast. Talk about motivation! I learned so much while using this kit as motivation. One thing is to use something or someone that your child connects with to motivate them to do work. Whether its homework, being active, or chores, having a character attached to it can make it fun and seem like it’s not work. I learned that giving my kids a notebook of their own ( not associated with schoolwork) can help them write stories whenever they want or keep track of their progress on their own. Who knew? I also learned that a little competition never hurt anyone. It can actually can make you do things you never thought possible, like my buddy Turbo.
Disclosure: I received promotional items as a Fox Home Entertainment Insider. All thoughts, chores and silly kids belong to me. We love Turbo!
Jessica Harlow says
Our family really enjoyed Turbo! It’s one of the latest favorites on our movie shelf. There are some good values to take away from it…and I agree, a little competition is always healthy! ๐
Mama to 5 BLessings says
We love our Turbo chore chart – keeps my kids doing their chores lightning fast!
Liz @ A Nut in a Nutshell says
I gave my kids notebooks too and they both wrote stories and drew pictures. Those are treasures to us all now!
Liz @ A Nut in a Nutshell says
Also, I love the tie-in with Turbo on this. Keep ’em moving!
Amy Desrosiers says
I think I need a a Turbo kit to get my work done!
brett says
those are fun- the headbands are cracking me up!!
Jennifer B says
This looks like a wonderful tool for getting things done! I think my boys would love this!
Deborah Anderson says
These charts DO look fun, even for big kids like us!
Francine @ Teresa's Family Cleaning says
Supercute! My boys just watched Turbo and they loved it.
cyclone tim says
i love #bluRay
Elizabeth@ Food Ramblings says
I love the goal sheets– and the headbands are too cute!
Allyson says
This looks like such a cute movie! How do you think it would be for a just turned 3 year old?
Janeane Davis says
Children seem to learn better when the learning materials they use are enjoyable. It makes them want to get down to learning and using he nice materials.
Ave says
Goot to know that it works! Have to get this for my niece for Christmas! ๐
Dawn says
I still need to see this movie. It looks really cute.
Pam says
I think the Turbo eyes on your son are too cute. Anything that motivates kids to learn is good with me.
Cynthia L says
What a great idea to motivate little ones to do their work! Great program.
Lisa says
My son would love all this
Dawn Lopez says
How cute, love these goodies! I will need to check out this movie too, can’t believe I haven’t seen it yet.
Danielle @ We Have It All says
Very cool, this would be prefect for my 4 year old.
Mommy2Jam says
WOW this looks awesome. My kids didn’t see the movie, however this looks like a great movie and I love the products and I would use them with my boys.
Melanie a/k/a CrazyMom says
WOW.. you are the BEST Mom.. can you adopt me…?? I love Turbo and this is super cool.. love the school themed items.. , usually they have toys for a movie but I love this.. thanks for sharing, have to grab some soon as I can.. would make great christmas gifts, too…
katherine says
My daughter just got Turbo a few weeks ago!
Shannah @ Just Us Four says
My kids loved Turbo so we bought the DVD as a Christmas present.
trisha says
We saw this movie in the theatre and it was so super cute!
Trisha