Age Appropriate Chores for Kids

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Do you want your children involved around the house and doing chores? If so, keep reading for a huge list of chores for kids that they can do according to their age.

We have ideas from toddlers to teenagers and everything in between. Get the entire family involved with these ideas.

Once you determine the chores that will work for your household, grab one of these Chore Charts for Kids they will love. Choose from over 10 free printables that you can use to organize the chores.

Children do better when they know what is expected of them and having everything clearly listed and defined will take much of the stress away of weekly chores.

You won’t find any surprises and everyone will know exactly what is expected of them. You can even find chore charts for young children that do not read yet that have pictures.

Kids are never too young to learn and can accomplish quite a lot and gain a sense of responsibility. Even younger children can help and learn self-reliance and motor skills.

Why We Love This

You will find great ideas for younger kids and older children to participate in household chores. Kids learn by chores and they will take with them many life skills.

Keep in mind this chore chart is just a guide. Each family is different and what works for one family may not work for another.

While one child may be ready to start mowing the lawn another in the same age group may not. Perhaps their lawns is more sloped or they are just not ready.

You know you child best so just use the chores listed as a guide to chores for children.  They will learn lots of new skills and work ethic while completing each chore.

Age Appropriate Chores for Toddlers and Preschoolers

1. Pick up toys and put in the appropriate place.
2. Take care of pets – Make sure the family pet has food and water each day.
3. Put dirty clothes in the hamper.
4. Set the table.
5. Swiffer or sweep the floor.
6. Put up silverware
7. Dust
8. Fold Wash cloths
9. Put books back on the shelf
10. Put shoes up.

Chores For a 5 Year Old

1. Help sort laundry by color.
2. Fold laundry- kitchen towels or similar small items.
3. Vacuum
4. Clean door knobs
5. Put up dishes that they can reach
6. Clean baseboards
7. Wipe down the bathroom sink and counters
8. Make bed
9. Help to clear the dinner table after eating.
10. Put clothes in the appropriate drawers.
11. Brush Pets
12. Take laundry to the laundry room
13. Water plants
14. Wipe down light switches
15. Pick up sticks in the yard
16. Pick up blankets
17. Match socks
18. Wipe cabinets

Chores For a 7 Year Old

1. Dry dishes.
2. Wipe kitchen counters
3. Empty the trash can and put new trash bag in.
4. Empty dishwasher
5. Pick weeds in the flower bed or yard.
6. Rake leaves.
7. Clean toilets
8. Take the dog out to walk around the yard.
9. Sweep porch.
10. Water plants.
11. Wash fruit.
12. Put groceries up.
13. Check mail.
14. Clean/dust stair railing
15. Clean out the car- bring toys inside, trash etc.

Chores For a 9 Year Old

1. Change bed sheets and pillow cases.
2. Peel veggies such as cucumbers and carrots.
3. Organize pantry or cabinets.
4. Wipe down microwave.
5. Clean kitchen sink.
6. Load dishwasher.
7. Dust blinds.
8. Hang up clean clothes.
9. Help with baking and cooking.
10. Mop floors and sweep floors.
11. Clean mirrors.
12. Cut up veggies.
13. Read to younger siblings.
14. Pick clothes out to wear
15. Sweep driveway

Chores For 11 Year Olds and Pre-Teens

1. Make snacks.
2. Pack lunches.
3. Clean shower.
4. Wash dishes such as pots and pans.
5. Bake cookies and simple meals.
6. Vacuum car.
7. Help mow the yard.
8. Plant flowers.
9. Dust pictures on the wall.
10. Use leaf blower to clean porch.
11. Wash car.
12. Organize toys

Chores For a 14 Year Old

1. Cook simple meals
2. Laundry. Loading the washer and dryer.
3. Help with younger brothers and sisters.
4. Dust hard to reach places.
5. Meal prep
6. Make grocery list before parents go grocery shopping.
7. Yard work
8. Wash windows
9. Organize basement
10. Clean fridge.
11. Clean freezer.

Chores For Older Kids and Teenagers

1. Use the weed eater
2. Babysit
3. Paint
4. Help to drive younger children to and from activities.
5. Clean oven
6. Clean stove
7. Grocery shop
8. Errands for mom and dad.
9. Learn how to make a budget.
10. Replace batteries in smoke detectors
11. Learn how to menu plan.
12. Do laundry
13. Help with younger siblings homework.
14. Cook complete meals.
15. Deep cleaning.
16. Take care of the pool if you have one.
17. Change light bulbs
18. Car maintenance
19. Help pressure wash outside.
20. Iron

Pro Tips

• Make a list of chores. Decide what will work for your family and get started with a chore list. Your kids will learn responsibility and be a huge help around the house.
• Keep the Chore Chart visible. The chore list is on our bulletin board where everyone can see the assigned chores and what they need to do. 
• Reward System. This will vary by family and situation. We also have a reward system of additional chores the kids can choose to do to earn money. We have several chores that they have to do simply because they are part of the family.  These are required and expected to do these. Once these are completed, they can choose some of the extra ones.

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I hope this list of chores is helpful. Please share in the comment section if you plan to use it. It is an encouragement to me when I get to read your comments!