Age Appropriate Chores for Kids 

Age 2 to 3

－ Help make the bed (pull the covers up)

－ Pick up toys

－ Hang clothes on hooks

－ Help feed pets

－ Help wipe up spills

Age 4 to 5

－ The ones mentioned above plus:

－ Making own bed

－ Clear dishes from table

－ Set the table

－ Dust furniture

－ Help in the kitchen

－ Help carry groceries

Ages 6 to 12

－ The ones mentioned above plus:

－ Take care of pets

－ Cook simple food

－ Vacuum, sweep and mop

－ Help clean the bathroom

－ Be able to use the washing machine and dryer

－ Help fold laundry

－ Take out the rubbish

Ages 13 and up

－ The ones mentioned above plus:

－ Change a light bulb

－ Replace vacuum cleaner bags

－ Clean out refrigerator

－ Clean stove and over

－ Prepare a meal

－ Make a grocery list

－ Do all laundry functions

－ Mow the lawn