10 Age-Appropriate Chores for Kids

Written by:  Aquib Nawab

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Parenting

1. Toy Cleanup (Ages 2-3)

Teach toddlers to put toys in designated bins. Make it a game with music, racing against the clock, or using colorful storage containers to make cleaning fun and engaging.

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2. Bed Making (Ages 4-5)

Introduce simple bed-making skills. Help children pull up sheets, arrange pillows, and smooth out wrinkles. Praise their efforts to build confidence and create a positive association with tidiness.

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3. Helping Set Table (Ages 5-6)

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Assign safe, non-breakable items for table setting. Teach counting plates, placing utensils, and basic table arrangement. Make it an exciting pre-dinner activity that boosts math and organizational skills.

4. Feeding Pets (Ages 6-7)

Develop compassion and responsibility by allowing children to measure and serve pet food. Supervise initial attempts and create a feeding schedule chart to track their progress.

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5. Watering Plants (Ages 4-6)

Introduce plant care with kid-sized watering cans. Teach measurement, gentleness, and plant nurturing. Create a plant care chart to track growth and water schedules.

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6. Laundry Sorting (Ages 7-8)

Help children sort clothes by color, learn basic laundry skills. Make it educational by teaching color categorization and basic clothing care principles.

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7. Dishwasher Loading (Ages 8-9)

Teach safe dishwasher loading techniques. Start with plastic and unbreakable items, gradually introducing more delicate kitchenware under supervision.

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8. Vacuuming (Ages 8-10)

Introduce lightweight, kid-friendly vacuum cleaners. Assign specific areas like bedroom or living room sections to build cleaning confidence.

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9. Taking Out Trash (Ages 9-10)

Supervise safe trash disposal, teaching responsibility and community cleanliness. Start with smaller, lightweight bags and progress to larger ones.

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10. Yard Work Basics (Ages 10-12)

Introduce light yard maintenance like raking leaves, pulling small weeds, or helping with garden care. Teach outdoor skills and appreciation for nature.

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