Chores for Children of different ages

Children can help out around the house in many different ways. For example, they can simply go outside to play when the grown-ups need to do big jobs in the house. Some families expect older children to help with younger children – amusing them, distracting them, protecting them and so on.

Here are some ideas for chores for children of different ages.

Toddlers (2-3 years)

• Pick up toys and books.
• Put clothes on clothes hooks.
• Set placemats on the dinner table.

Preschoolers (4-5 years)

• Set the table for meals.
• Help with preparing meals, under supervision.
• Help put clean clothes into piles for each family member, ready to fold.
• Help with grocery shopping and putting away groceries.
• Hand you wet clothes to be hung out to dry.

School-age children (6-8 years)

• Water the garden and indoor plants.
• Feed pets.
• Clean the bathroom sink, wipe down kitchen benches, mop floors or take out rubbish.
• Help hang out clothes and fold washing.
• Put away crockery and cutlery.
• Help with choosing meals and shopping.
• Help with meal preparation and serving, under supervision.

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