43 Chores Young Children Can Do

putting stuffed animals on bed in the morning

handing adult an item from grocery bag

setting the table

clearing table

put away laundry in correct places — teach him how to carry folded items so they won't come unfolded

folding simple clothing items — jeans and pants

wiping low windowsills

helping water garden

carrying bags of groceries

sweeping the floor — consider getting a short broom if the regular one is awkward

emptying trash cans/wastebaskets into trash bag

wiping table after a meal

picking out clothes and dressing without assistance

helping prepare their own lunch — sandwiches

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wiping baseboards

not they remember after the first few times you do this chore

matching socks — also a skill

bringing safe

putting safe

picking up toys — they may not want to

pushing the laundry basket to appropriate room

putting trash in wastebasket

putting clothes in hamper

preschoolers

wiping windows

putting dishes in sink

drying dishes

sweeping messes

sort laundry by family member

dusting

bringing newspaper in from outside

wiping spots on kitchen floor

putting books on bookshelf correctly

pulling weeds — teach him which ones are weeds

pulling up

helping carry laundry basket

assisting adult in the kitchen

hanging up coat and hat

assist in putting away groceries

year olds

folding their shirts and other clothing items — teach them how to do it

straightening books on bookshelf

making bed

putting items in car

picking up trash in car

age-appropriate chores

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