AGES 2-3
- Pick up and put away toys and books
- Make bed
- Dust
- Put away silverware
- Wipe down baseboards
- Wash doorknobs
- Fold rags and dishtowels
- Put clothes in hamper
- Put clothes away in drawers
AGES 4-5 | *All previous chores
- Set the table
- Clear the table
- Wash down light switches
- Feed pets
- Wash indoor windows
- Clean windowsills
- Wipe down bathroom counters
- Match socks
- Pull Weeds
- Help clean out vehicles
- Put away groceries
- Replace toilet paper rolls
- Straighten room
AGES 6-8 | *all previous chores
- Put away dishes
- Help pack school lunches
- Wipe down bathroom surfaces
- Sort laundry
- Collect trash
- Fold clothes
- Sort colors and whites/laundry
- Simple snack/meal prep
- Water plants
AGES 9-11 | *all previous chores
- Make simple meals
- Take out trash/recycling
- Clean Microwave
- Sweep
- Vacuum
- Clean toilets
- Mop floors
- Bring in mail
AGES 12+ | *all previous chores
- Mow lawn
- Babysit siblings
- Laundry
- Food preparation (wash, cut, dice, measure)
- Make grocery list
- Clean tub/shower
- Iron clothes
- Wash car
- Trim hedges
- Clean refrigerator
- Do simple home repairs
Need help in making chores visually attractive? Help your children to keep track of their progress:
With Flashcards
With Reward Charts
With Visual Routine Lists
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