Chores For Kids

by Chris Brindley
in Uncategorized
on July 18, 2017

Giving children chores to do gives them responsibility, it gives them confidence. It will help them with life skills. There are many age appropriate chores for children.

Ages 2 to 3

Put toys away.

Put dirty clothes in hamper.

Wipe up spills and dust.

Feed pets.

Ages 4 to 5

Any of the above chores.

Fix a bowl of cereal.

Make their beds.

Empty small trashcans.

Help with gardening.

Ages 6 to 7

Any of the above chores.

Clean bedroom.

Set the table.

Clear the table.

Help wash the dishes.

Sweep floors.

Help with the wash.

Ages 8 to 9

Any of the above chores.

Load dishwasher.

Vacuum, mop floors.

Help make dinner, peel vegetables.

Make own snacks.

Wash table after meals.

Put away own laundry.

Walk pets.

Ages 10 and older

Any of the above chores.

Unload dishwasher

Fold laundry.

Clean bathroom.

Cook simple meal with supervision.

Do laundry, iron clothes.

Baby-sit younger siblings (with adult in the home).

Clean kitchen.

Change their bed sheets.

Don’t expect perfection, make sure to show appreciation and praise your child on the chores they do.

Make a chore chart so everyone knows what is expected.