Chores for Kids by Age

West Coast PediatricsBlog, Learning

Chores are an important part of childhood development. Chores teach the child responsibility and help fine-tune their motor skills. Doing chores helps prepare your child for that day when they finally leave the nest. Here are some chores suggestions for kids.

Suggested Chores for Kids by Age

For ages 1-2:

  • Put toys away
  • Put dirty clothes in the hamper

For ages 2-3:

  • Help set table
  • Dress themselves
  • Guided help putting away laundry

For ages 4-5:

  • Make their bed
  • Help clean bedroom
  • Water plants
  • Feed pets and give them water
  • Help match socks
  • Empty wastebaskets
  • Pull weeds from the garden

For ages 6-7:

  • Sort laundry
  • Help load the washer with clothes
  • Rake leaves

For ages 8-9:

  • Put away groceries
  • Wash dishes
  • Bring trash to the curb on trash day
  • Fold laundry and put it away in the room
  • Walk the dog

For ages 10-12:

  • Mow the yard
  • Wash windows

For ages 13+

  • Unload dishwasher
  • Change bed sheets
  • Clean kitchen
  • Clean bathroom