Ages 6-8
At ages 6 to 8, kids become more curious about the world and are more capable of achieving bigger tasks. Along with the previous chores, here's what else they can do:
Mealtime and Kitchen Chores
- Measure and stir ingredients
- Set and clear the table
- Unload utensils and easy-to-put-away items from dishwasher
- Help pack lunch or after-school snacks
- Fix a sandwich, cold cereal or toast
- Wash dishes at sink
- Clean tabletops and countertops with nontoxic cleanser
Bedroom Chores
- Make bed
Living Room and Family Room Chores
- Wipe baseboards with damp cloth
- Straighten up family shoes
- Use hand-held vacuum
Laundry Chores
- Sort clothes by color/fabric type for laundry
- Fold towels
- Hang clothes on hangers
Afterschool Chores
- Assign allowance or gift money to "donate," "spend" or "save"
- Empty household wastebaskets
- Empty backpack and organize school papers
Bathroom chores
- Brush and floss teeth without supervision
Outdoor Chores
- Feed pets
- Plant and weed vegetable or flower garden with supervision
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