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Family Chores

All family members need to contribute to the household tasks to develop a sense of belonging and a feeling of accomplishment. The tables below detail daily and weekly tasks with the age most people are ready to perform them. Follow the suggestions below to make it happen.

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Daily Chores
Age Can Do Children's Personal Chores Age Can Do Make meals
2 to 3 Pick up toys 3 to 5 Dry unbreakable dishes
2 to 3 Put clothes in hamper 3 to 5 Help wipe up spills
2 to 4 Help clean spills 3 to 5 Fix bowl of cereal, help pack lunch
2 to 4 Pick out clothes 5 to 6  Help in the kitchen
3 to 5 Brush teeth 5 to 6  Help load the dishwasher
3 to 5 Get dressed 5 to 6  Set the table with napkins and silverware
3 to 5 Hang clothes on hooks 6 to 9 Help make meals
3 to 5 Hang up hat, scarf, mittens 6 to 9 Set and clean the table (with non breakable dishes)
3 to 5 Hang up jacket 8 to 9 Load and empty dishwasher
3 to 5 Put away shoes and boots 8 to 9 Prepare breakfast and pack lunch
3 to 5 Put books in a pile 8 to 9 Wipe out sink
3 to 5 Put dirty clothes in hamper 9 to 12 Clean countertops and  sink
3 to 5 Straighten bed (a comforter is easier) 9 to 12 Wash, dry and put away dishes
5 to 6  Hang up the towel after a bath   Home
5 to 6  Pick up bath toys 3 to 5 Empty light wastebaskets
5 to 6  Pick up bedroom 6 to 9 Empty wastebaskets
5 to 6  Put game and puzzle pieces away 6 to 9 Wipe out bathroom sink
6 to 7 Clean spills 9 to 12 Take out the trash
6 to 7 Keep clean, wash up 9 to 12 Tidy up 
6 to 9 Make bed   Yard
6 to 9 Responsible for own room 3 to 5 Help pick up litter in the yard
6 to 9 Sort and straighten toys 6 to 9 Water lawn and garden
8 to 9 Prepare and take bath 9 to 12 Shovel walks and drive
  Pets
3 to 5 Help feed pets
6 to 9 Feed and care for pets
8 to 9 Walk pet

 

Weekly Chores
Age Can Do Household Age Can Do Household
3 to 5 Fold hand towels and wash cloths 12 to 15 Change light bulbs
3 to 5 Help put away clothes in drawers 12 to 15 Change linens
5 to 6  Clean bathroom sinks 12 to 15 Clean mirrors, glass doors and tops
5 to 6  Dust furniture 12 to 15 Clean the bathtub/shower stall
5 to 6  Put away their own laundry 12 to 15 Do own laundry
5 to 6  Sort family members' clean laundry 15 to 18 Shop for food
5 to 6  Strip linens from beds Adult Family shopping
5 to 6  Vacuum small areas with a lightweight, handheld vacuum Adult Filing & pay bills
6 to 7 Sweep floor   Pets
6 to 9 Help fold laundry 9 to 12 Clean pet areas
6 to 9 Sort clothes for washing   Car
6 to 9 Vacuum their own room 6 to 9 Clean out the car
6 to 9 Wipe washer/dryer 6 to 9 Help wash the car
8 to 9 Declutter   Yard
8 to 9 Put away groceries 6 to 9 Pick up litter in the yard
8 to 9 Water flowers 6 to 9 Pull weeds
8 to 9 Wipe cabinets & appliances 6 to 9 Rake leaves
9 to 12 Clean bathroom mirrors 9 to 12 Gardening
9 to 12 Clean brushes/combs 9 to 12 Trim lawn
9 to 12 Clean toilets 12 to 15 Mow lawn
9 to 12 Collect all trash & put in garage can
9 to 12 Fold laundry and put it away
9 to 12 Mop small-area floors
9 to 12 Put trash & recycling out 
9 to 12 Scrub and disinfect kitchen sink
9 to 12 Shake out rugs
9 to 12 Sweep stairs and walks
9 to 12 Vacuum
9 to 12 Wipe down and disinfect counters
9 to 12 Wipe down stove and oven

Recipes

Help yourself to our environment and budget friendly recipes for cleaning supplies. The main ingredients are the categories are the items listed to the right.