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Find chores that fit your child and your home.

Browse practical ideas by age. Save the ones that could work, then make any unfamiliar chore easier to start, before it ever becomes a routine.

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Chores your child could help with

These are starting ideas, not rules. Safety, practice, and available adult help matter more than age alone.

Small, visible jobs with a short finish line and adult help close by.

Age 5-7

Set the table

Put out placemats, napkins and safe utensils.

Learn together5 mins
Age 5-7

Water plants

Give each plant a small, measured amount of water.

One clear cue5 mins
Age 5-7

Sort laundry

Separate clothes into light, dark or family-member piles.

Learn together10 mins
Age 5-7

Dust low surfaces

Wipe reachable shelves and furniture with a dry cloth.

Quick check5 mins
Age 5-7

Match clean socks

Find matching pairs and place them together.

Learn together5 mins
Age 5-7

Clear the table

Carry safe, unbreakable items to the kitchen.

Learn together5 mins
Age 8-10

Sweep the floor

Sweep crumbs and dirt into a dustpan.

Quick check10 mins
Age 8-10

Fold clean laundry

Fold simple clothing and place it in neat piles.

One clear cue15 mins
Age 8-10

Unload safe dishes

Put away dishes, excluding knives and fragile items.

Adult nearby10 mins
Age 8-10

Take out small bins

Empty bedroom or bathroom bins into the main bin.

Quick check5 mins
Age 8-10

Wipe the table

Clean the table using a damp cloth or safe spray.

Quick check5 mins
Age 8-10

Help pack lunch

Pack prepared food, a drink and a napkin.

Learn together10 mins
Age 11-12

Vacuum a room

Vacuum the open floor and carefully work around furniture.

One clear cue15 mins
Age 11-12

Change bed sheets

Remove used bedding and put on clean sheets and pillowcases.

Quick check15 mins
Age 11-12

Clean the bathroom sink

Wipe the basin, faucet and counter with an approved cleaner.

Adult nearby10 mins
Age 11-12

Prepare a simple snack

Make a cold snack and clean the preparation area afterward.

Quick check10 mins
Age 11-12

Mop the floor

Mop a small area and leave the floor to dry safely.

Adult nearby15 mins
Age 11-12

Load the dishwasher

Arrange dishes safely, keeping sharp items for an adult.

Adult nearby10 mins
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