These ideas are adapted from the Modern Family website. I have selected FIVE chores, but let’s call them Family Responsibilities.
AGE 3
- put away toys, pillow, loose bedding and books
- place dirty clothes in the hamper
- carry clean clothes (in a bin) to the bedroom
- Throw away trash in waste bins
- Carry small loads of groceries/firewood
AGE 4-5
- make the bed
- feed the family pets
- pick-up toys to be put away
- help make simple snacks
- pull weeds and water plants
Age 6-7
- sweep the kitchen floor. sidewalk, porch or patio
- collect bedroom trash cans for garbage day
- rake leaves
- fold clothes and match socks
- help make salads
AGE 8-9
- walk the dog or keep pets toys cleaned up
- put away groceries
- wipe down the bathroom counters/ replace TP
- fold and put away laundered clothes; put away shoes and boots
- help make breakfast/lunch/dinner
AGE 10-11
- vacuum
- help clean garage and sweep driveway
- wash mirrors and wipe down counters
- make snacks for the family/ help make lunch for school
- bring in the mail and sort it
AGE +12
- clean own bedroom and play areas; help younger siblings clean-up
- mow the lawn
- mop floors and help wash windows
- help grocery shop and cook meals
- help detail cars and be the helper for simple home repairs