Allowing your children to help with chores around the home gives them a sense of independence and helps them practice life skills.

 

2-3 years

• Put toys in the bin

• Fill up pet food bowls

• Clothes in hamper

• Wipe up spills

• Dust baseboards

• Pile up books

• Help load washer and dryer

 

4-5 years

• Make bed alone

• Clear table

• Pull weeds

• Water flowers

• Put away clean utensils

• Help set the table

• Sort laundry by color

 

6-9 years

• Sweep floors

• Help make lunch

• Clean room

• Load dishwasher

• Empty dishwasher

• Put away laundry

• Make snacks

 

10-13 years

• Wash dishes

• Wash car

• Prepare easy meals

• Use washer and dryer

• Take out the trash