age-appropriate chores

AGE-APPROPRIATE CHORES
AGE 2-3
Put toys in toy box, fill pet’s food dish, place dirty clothes in hamper,
wipe up spills, put books and magazines in a pile.
AGE 4-5
Make the bed, empty wastebaskets, put toys and art supplies in storage
containers, clear table, pull weeds, water flowers, unload utensils from
dishwasher.
AGE 6-7
Sort laundry, sweep floors, set and clear table, help make and pack
lunch, pull weeds and rake leaves, keep bedroom tidy.
AGE 8-9
Load dishwasher, put away groceries, vacuum, help make dinner, make
own snacks, clear and wipe table after meals, put away laundry, dust
tables and entertainment center with microfiber, take pet for a walk.
AGE 10+
Unload dishwasher, fold and put laundry away, clean bathroom, clean
inside windows, give pet a bath, cook simple meals with supervision,
clip shopping list coupons, vacuum, clean kitchen, change bed sheets.
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