Cleaning up the dried out play-doh! |
Master Sweeper ;) |
Dusting with natural, safe cleaning products. |
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So here's a handy list of what chores young children are capable of based on their ages:
Ages 2-3
Help make the bed
Pick up toys and books
Take laundry to the laundry room.
Help feed pets
Help wipe up messes
Dust with socks on their hands
Mop in areas with help
Ages 4 and 5
(In addition to the above)
Clear and set the table
Dust
Help out in cooking and preparing food
Carry and put away groceries
Take care of pets (feed and water, etc.)
Pick up toys and books
Take laundry to the laundry room.
Help feed pets
Help wipe up messes
Dust with socks on their hands
Mop in areas with help
Ages 4 and 5
(In addition to the above)
Clear and set the table
Dust
Help out in cooking and preparing food
Carry and put away groceries
Ages 6-8
(In addition to the above)Take care of pets (feed and water, etc.)
Sweep
Put away dishes
I need to start getting my son to do more chores around the house. Thanks for this reminder.
ReplyDeleteI like your age appropriate chore list - it's very helpful! I think doing chores gives children a sense of responsibility and makes them feel like an important part of the family.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chore list!
ReplyDeleteI am a big fan of teaching kids to do chores early. Even my 1-year-old can help pick up toys!
ReplyDeleteI love this article! I see so many kids not doing chores and it scares me to think about what they will be like when they are older. If they are bratty and too good to do chores at 12...give them a few more years to be teenagers!
ReplyDeleteThese look like great, eco-friendly products!
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I love the idea of starting younger children with a few small chores. They love to feel like they're contributing and it's a great habit to start!
ReplyDeleteI am having such a hard time keeping my house clean. This would be a great way to make my kids more responsible and help to clean the house.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chore tips for kids. I always need a reminder of what even little people are capable of accomplishing.
ReplyDeleteMy kids did chores around the house and now the grandkids do. Everyone needs to teach responsibility
ReplyDeleteChores can be fun for kids to do. Why just "play" house when you can be really and truly helpful?
ReplyDeleteNancy
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