Chore list of 6 to 8 years old

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