Age Appropriate Chores for Kids

My husband’s grandmother says, “Many hands make light work.” I love that saying. All family members benefit when the housework is distributed. Children learn responsibility and priceless life skills by doing household chores.

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Toddler Chores

2-3 year olds can do these chores!

Pick Up Toys and put into toy bins / baskets Clear their place at the table by taking their plate and cup to the kitchen after a meal Carry their dirty clothes to the laundry room or laundry basket Handing hangers to you as you hang clothes

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Preschool Chores

4-5 year olds can do these chores!

All Toddler chores Make their beds Help put clothes away and hang their own clothes on hangers Take recycling out Dust furniture Feed animals

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Elementary Chores

6-8 year olds can do these chores!

All Toddler & Preschool aged chores Set the table for dinner Wash dishes in sink Put clean clothes away on own Start the washer and dryer  Sweep floors

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+Elementary Chores

9-11 year olds can do these chores!

All Toddler, Preschool, & Elem.Chores Help in meal preparation Clean toilets Clean bathroom sinks, counters, mirrors Walk dogs Help pack lunches

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Middle School Chores

12-14 year olds can do these chores!

All chores from younger ages Clean showers/tub/full bathroom Mop floors Help supervise younger children Make their own breakfast, & yours too! Do their own laundry, & yours too!

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