When assigning chores, one needs to take into account the child\u2019s age, maturity level and abilities.
\nBelow is a list of age appropriate chores for children.<\/p>\n
Children aged two to three:<\/strong> Children aged four to five:<\/strong> Children aged six to eight:<\/strong> Children aged nine to 11:<\/strong> Rewards<\/strong>
\n* Pick up and put away toys.
\n* Dust with a feather duster or cloth.
\n* Put dirty clothes in the laundry basket.
\n* Help move clothes from the washing machine to the tumble dryer.
\n* Wipe baseboards with soapy water.<\/p>
\n* Help load the dishwasher.
\n* Vacuum couch\/chairs and cushions.
\n* Set and clear table.
\n* Match socks.
\n* Fold dish towels.
\n* Water indoor plants.
\n* Feed pets.<\/p>\n
\n* Help with preparing meals.
\n* Wipe bathroom sinks, counters and toilets.
\n* Help hang the laundry.
\n* Sweep or vacuum.
\n* Get the post.
\n* Rake leaves.<\/p>
\n* All previous chores.
\n* Make simple meals.
\n* Take out rubbish.
\n* Mop floors.
\n* Bath pets.
\n* Wash out bath.<\/p>\n
\nThere’s value in doing work and being rewarded for it. Reward charts can come in handy as tools to offer encouragement to the kids who moan and groan about helping around the house.
\nIf you remember that you are training them for self-sufficiency, instilling a work ethic and encouraging self-reliance, then you can persist with implementing new routines.
\nYou don\u2019t necessarily have to reward your child monetary wise. Other rewards can include staying up 30 minutes later on the weekend, choosing what the family will have for dinner one night of the week, choosing a weekend movie or even no chores for a day. The possibilities are endless.<\/p>\n