Age-appropriate chore list, as promised.
Now while this may seem like a herculean task for some families whose children are very disconnected from chores, this is all very achievable. My oldest is 6 and they are all currently meeting these marks. Some might take longer and some might get used to it quicker.
For the benefit of my readers who have NOT come through my Instagram reels, I will share with you the 5 steps to train your children with their chores.
Step 1: I do it and you watch
Step 2: I do it and you help
Step 3: You do it and I help
Step 4: You do it and I watch
Step 5: You do it and I inspect
0-2 years:
Wipe the table after meals
Set the table before meals
Offer a glass of water to visitors
Water plants
Feed pets
Fold napkins
Clean up toys
Help put dirty clothes in the washing machine
3-5 years:
Learn to chop and peel vegetables
Organise groceries
Help make grocery lists
Buy groceries in the store in their own cart
Organise books and toys
Bathe younger siblings
Load and unload dishes in the dishwasher
Dry clothes
Crack eggs and some baking chores
Gardening chores
Make themselves a preparation-based snack
6-9 years:
Make breakfast for the family
Organise their cupboard
Handle their own laundry from start to end
Sweep and mop spaces as needed
Help with siblings as needed
Outdoors cleaning as needed
Cook rice and some vegetables
Learn to organise their own books for school
Come up with systems for self-functioning
10-13 years:
Make meals from scratch
Make grocery lists for the family as needed
Sweep and mop the whole house if needed
Dishes
Manage their own pocket money for expenses
14 and above should share almost equal responsibilities as parents. At that age, they should be capable of substituting a parent in the home. Some children might need more time and that is okay. As long as children are growing progressively in their ability to finish chores and sustain their effort through an attitude of responsibility.
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