Every child likes to add to their pocket money with chores around the house and garden. And I’m sure every parent thinks chores for kids can be a great help; keeping them busy and possibly meaning less chores for them. Using a chore chart helps them earn stars and pocket money too. Here is a list of 40 chores for kids appropriate to their age.
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Chores for Kids Aged 4 to 8 years old
- Putting toys away tidily
- Making their bed…..properly
- Sweeping up leaves in the garden
- Helping to plant flowers in the garden
- Weeding the garden
- Water the plants
- Sweeping up around the house
- Dusting and Polishing (anything without ornaments that can be broken)
- Putting their washing away
- Set the table
- Clearing table
- Supervised washing up
- Supervised cooking
- Tidying up magazines and books
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Chores for Kids Aged 9 to 12 years old
All of the above plus:-
- Vacuum cleaning
- Washing up
- Filling and emptying dishwasher
- Sorting the laundry for washing
- Hanging out the washing
- Putting clothes away
- Feeding the pets
- Mopping the floor
- Keeping their bedroom clean and tidy
- Baking cakes (with help)
- Making their own packed lunch
- Playing games with younger siblings
Chores for Kids Ages 13 years old and up
All of the above plus:-
- Washing the car
- Walking the dog
- Cleaning windows
- Cooking simple breakfast / lunch / supper
- Ironing
- Getting the shopping
- Putting shopping away
- Babysitting
- Changing bed sheets
- Putting rubbish out
- Mow the lawn
- Clean the bathroom
- Clean the kitchen
- Reading to their younger siblings
Over to you! What chores do you devise for your kids to do around the house and garden? Share them in the comments below.
