The Best Chores List (How To Introduce Chores To Kids)

Introducing chores for kids by age is a great way of teaching children to be responsible and to learn some independence skills. In order to have helpful teenagers later on, we must start teaching our children when they are still young. As they grow older it becomes second nature for them and stops being a chore. For chores to be accepted by kids it is the parent’s duty to make sure they introduce the chores the right way.

keep the following in mind

Children are different, besides their age also consider their level of maturity, physical development and understanding.
Give the kids time to adapt to and learn the chores.
Teach them how to do the chore, do not expect them to know how to perform the task simply because they have seen you doing it before.
Do not insist on perfection. Allow them to make mistakes and correct them lovingly.
Start early, don’t delay
Give lots of praise and show them that you value their efforts.
Be consistent,
Make a chores list first and include every chore you need help with
Make a chore chart or choose a chart to buy with the help of the kids
Let the kids choose the chores they would like to do the most and assign the rest.
Make sure that the kids have chosen age appropriate chores.
Be specific, there is a difference between “clean your room” and ” put dirty clothes in the basket, put books on the shelf and put toys into the boxes. Give explicit instructions
Ease into the chores
Do not micro manage. Go easy with reminders and deadlines

Chores for children ages 2 to 3

Chore Charts

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At this age kids love to help you out. Use that to build their interest. keep in mind that at this age they may not complete the chore on their own. Be there to prompt and help them out.

Put toys away
Pick up clothes on the floor
Put food in Pet’s dish
Help wipe up messes
Help with dusting

Chores for children ages 4 to 5

kids at this age love spending one on one time with adults. Use that time to teach them new chores. You can introduce rewards at this age. Let them choose appropriate rewards. Do not go overboard.

Any of the chores above
Make their beds
Clear table
Water flowers
Bring in mail or newspapers

Chores for kids ages 6 to 7

At this age kids aren’t really stocked about chores. However, they love to be independent so you can actively use chore charts so you can keep track of their responsibilities together

Any of the chores above
Sort laundry
wash plastic dishes
Sweep floors
Vacuum
weed and rake leaves
keep bedroom tidy

Chores for kids ages 8 to 9

kids at this age will appreciate it if you set a schedule and expectations. Try not to develop it without their input.

Any of the chores above
Load dishwasher
put away groceries
Help make dinner
Make simple snacks
Peel vegetables
Make toast
Mop floors
Take Pets out for on walk
Take out trash

Chores for kids aged 10 to 12

Chores will be accepted more if the schedule is created with their input. Find a schedule andsystem that works for everyone involved and try not to change it unexpectedly. On top of rewards also address negative consequences for missed chores.

Any of the above chores
Unload dishwasher
Fold laundry
Cook simple meal with supervision
Clean kitchen
Do laundry

Chores for Teenagers

Teenagers are able to handle almost all the chores if they have had years of practice or proper teaching. Ensure that the chores do not overwhelm them. Do not give them too much to do as their schedule may already be loaded.