Appropriate Chores for Kids of all Ages with Free Printable

Wondering what chores are appropriate for kids at different ages? Here is a list of chores for kids of all ages. Use this free printable chore chart to help keep kids organized on what chores should be done and if they have been done that day.

Appropriate Chores for Kids of all Ages with Free Printable

There are a lot of reasons why kids should do chores and help around the house. The best way to teach kids to do chores is to start when they are young and make sure the chores are appropriate for the age group. When teaching the kids to do chores the most important thing to remember is not to expect perfection.

Why Should Kids Do Chores

Kids learn how to complete a task when they are doing chores. It also teaches kids how to clean up after themselves. Children will also learn that everyone in the house are part of a team and that everyone works together to get the chores done.

Use this easy free chore chart printable to help kids see what chores they have to do and if they have completed it for the day.

Age Appropriate Chores for Kids for All Ages

There are chores that are appropriate for each age. Even children as young as 2 can do chores. And it works best when the kids learn to do chores even when they are young. Here are chores that are perfect for kids of all ages.

Chores for children ages 2 to 3

For kids who age 2 and 3 here are some easy chore that they can do.

Put their toys away when they are done playing or clean up at the end of the day.
Feed the pets and fill the water bowls.
Pile their books together in one place.
Put the dirty clothes in the hamper
Wipe up spills they make or wipe the table down at the end of the meal.

Chores for children ages 4 to 5

Kids this age can do all of the above chores and also:

Make their bed in the morning
Clear the table after dinner.
Wash plastic dishes, the ones that will not break, in the sink
Empty the wastebaskets. This can be done into a bigger bag or removing the bag from the can.
Fix themselves a bowl of cereal
Bring in mail or newspaper. Kids will feel important bringing it in each day.
Help in the garden by pulling weeds or watering flowers.
Unload the forks, spoons, and other utensils from the dishwasher.

Chores for children ages 6 to 7

Kids can do any of the above chores and these:

Sort the laundry
Sweep the floors
Set and clear table for meals
Kids can help make their lunch and pack it in a lunch box.
Rake the leaves
Keep their bedroom tidy and keep everything put away.
Put away the groceries
Help make dinner

Chores for children ages 8 to 9

Kids can do any of the above chores and these:

Rise the dishes and load the dishwasher
Vacuum the carpets and mop the flour
Make their own snacks and small easy meals.
Put away own their laundry
Take the pet for a walk

Chores for children ages 10 and older.

Kids can do any of the above chores and

Cook simple meal with adult supervision
Unload the dishwasher and put the dishes in the right places
Wash, Dry and Fold the laundry
Clean the kitchen, living room and bathroom
Wash the windows
Wash the car
Change their bed sheets

Use this free printable chore chart to help kids stay motivated. It is a great way to keep the chores organized. Use the chore chart as part of a reward system using stickers.

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