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Age Appropriate Chores

Determining Age Appropriate Chores can be quite a challenge for caretakers, use the following list to begin your what chores at what age research and assign accordingly:

Age Appropriate Chores for the 2-3 year old:

• Put books & toys away
• Wipe spills
• Clear own dishes from table
• Fill pet’s food dish
• Put clothes in hamper
• Choose clothes & dress self

Age Appropriate Chores for the 4-5 year old:

• List from ages 2-3 
• Make own bed
• Empty garbage in room
• Water flowers
• Set table
• Clear table
• Put away clean utensils {after knives have been removed}
• Fix bowl of cereal

Age Appropriate Chores for the 6-7 year old:

• Lists from ages 2-5 
• Answer telephone
• Bring own laundry to laundry room
• Separating laundry into colors/loads
• Sweep floors
• Dusting
• Clean own room
• Help make breakfast and lunch
• Pour own drinks
• Make “spread” sandwiches
• Wash table after meals
• Pull weeds
• Rake yard

Age Appropriate Chores for the 8-9 year old:

• Lists from ages 2-7 
• Put away groceries
• Put away own laundry
• Empty garbage bins in house
• Help make dinner
• Peel vegetables
• Make toast
• Get own snacks
• Do dishes
• Mop floors
• Vacuum
• Run own bath
• Take pet for walk

Age Appropriate Chores for the 10-12 year old:

• Lists from ages 2-9 
• Take out garbage
• Change bedding
• Clean bathroom
• Clean kitchen
• Cook simple meals with supervision
• Wash the dog
• Wash car
• Wash windows
• Wash clothes
• Fold and put away own laundry
• Plan birthday party
• Baby-sit younger siblings with parent in house

Age Appropriate Chores for the 13+ year old:

• Lists from ages 2-12 
• Mow lawn
• Bake cookies and cakes
• Cook more elaborate meals
• Do chores for pay in neighborhood
• Volunteer work
• Baby-sit neighborhood kids
• Iron clothes

Resources I’ve found helpful for families establishing routines:

MyJobChart.com

GoalForIt.com

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