Chores For Kids
Chores for 2 year old
Putting away toys
Helping with meal prep, such as washing vegetables or stirring ingredients
Assisting with laundry, such as sorting clothes by color or fabric type
Watering plants
Cleaning up after meals, such as wiping down tables and chairs or sweeping the floor
Chores for 3 year old
All of the above, plus:
Putting away clothes
Helping with meal prep, such as measuring ingredients and stirring
Assisting with household cleaning, such as dusting and wiping down surfaces
Gardening tasks, such as watering plants and weeding
Pet care tasks, such as feeding and watering
Chores for 4 year old
All of the above, plus:
Setting the table for meals
Helping with meal prep, such as preparing simple meals and stirring ingredients
Assisting with laundry, such as loading and unloading the washing machine and dryer and folding clothes
Tidying up, such as putting away toys and books
Household cleaning tasks, such as wiping down surfaces and sweeping
Chores for 5 year old
All of the above, plus:
Sorting laundry by color and type (e.g. whites, darks, delicates)
Helping to make beds
Dusting low surfaces
Raking leaves or sweeping the porch
Pet care
Chores for 6 year old
All of the above, plus:
Make their bed
Help with meal prep, such as stirring and measuring ingredients
Assist with laundry, such as sorting and folding clothes
Set the table for meals
Wipe down surfaces and sweep floors
Help with watering plants and gardening tasks
Assist with simple pet care tasks, such as feeding and watering
Chores for 7 year old
All of the above, plus:
Put away groceries
Help with more complex meal prep tasks, such as cutting vegetables with a plastic knife
Assist with organizing household items
Help with yard work, such as raking leaves or picking up sticks
Begin learning how to do basic repairs, such as tightening screws or hammering in nails
Chores for 8 year old
All of the above, plus:
Help with laundry, including using the washing machine and dryer
Take out the trash and recycling
Assist with more complex pet care tasks, such as grooming
Help with cleaning tasks, such as washing windows and wiping down baseboards
Begin learning how to do basic household repairs, such as replacing a lightbulb or fixing a loose doorknob
Chores for 9 year old
All of the above, plus:
Help with meal planning and grocery shopping
Do their own laundry, including sorting and washing clothes
Assist with cleaning tasks, such as washing dishes and scrubbing the sink and bathtub
Help with yard work, such as mowing the lawn or raking leaves
Begin learning how to do more advanced household repairs, such as replacing a faucet or fixing a leaky pipe
Chores for 10 year old
All of the above, plus:
Assist with planning and preparing meals for the entire family
Do their own laundry and assist with household laundry
Help with cleaning tasks, such as scrubbing the toilet and shower
Assist with more advanced yard work, such as pruning bushes or trimming trees
Begin learning how to do more advanced household repairs, such as replacing a light switch or fixing a leaky roof
Remember to keep tasks age-appropriate and to supervise and assist your child as needed. It is also important to praise your child for their efforts and to be patient as they learn and develop new skills.
