Follow these age-appropriate chores for children

Parents or guardians can teach children from the age of two how to assist in a household, with parents setting the example.

What kind of chores can children do at what age?

Here is a list, supplied by www.flandersfamily.info, of which chores children can do at what age:

Ages two – three

• Put toys in box
• Stack books on shelf
• Place dirty clothes in laundry hamper
• Throw litter in the bin
• Fold washcloths
• Set the table
• Fetch diapers and wipes

Ages four – five

• Feed pets
• Wipe up spills
• Put away toys
• Make the bed
• Tidy room
• Water plants
• Sort silverware into drawer
• Prepare simple snacks

Ages six – seven

• Gather trash
• Fold towels
• Empty dishwasher
• Match clean socks
• Rake leaves
• Peel potatoes or carrots
• Make salad
• Replace toilet paper roll

Ages eight – nine

• Load dishwasher
• Wash laundry
• Hang/fold clean clothes
• Put groceries away
• Make scramble eggs
• Help bake cookies
• Walk dogs
• Wipe off table

Ages 10 – 11

• Clean bathroom
• Vacuum rugs
• Clean counter tops
• Prepare simple meal
• Mow lawn
• Bring in mail
• Do simple mending of clothes (buttons, hems etc)
• Sweep out garage

Ages 12 and up

• Mop floors
• Change overhead lights
• Wash car
• Trim hedges
• Paint walls
• Shop for groceries with list
• Bake bread or cake
• Do simple home repairs
• Wash windows
• Iron clothes
• Watch younger siblings