Chores list for various age groups
Following my last week’s blog post about the power of chores, here's a list of age-appropriate chores for each age group:
Ages 3-5:
Tidying up toys and books
Putting clothes in the laundry basket
Wiping spills with a cloth
Feeding pets (under supervision)
Sorting socks
Ages 6-8:
Making their bed
Setting the table for meals
Clearing the table after meals
Watering plants
Folding simple laundry items
Dusting low surfaces
Ages 9-11:
Sweeping the floor
Vacuuming
Emptying trash bins
Helping with meal preparation (under supervision)
Putting away groceries
Washing dishes (with supervision)
Ages 12-14:
Cleaning bathrooms
Mowing the lawn (with supervision)
Washing the car (with supervision)
Babysitting younger siblings (under appropriate conditions)
Washing and folding laundry
Packing their own school bag
Ages 15-18:
Cooking simple meals
Grocery shopping (with supervision)
Managing personal finances (under guidance)
Yard work and gardening
Organizing and decluttering their own space
Planning and completing homework assignments