When it comes to keeping a house clean, it’s all hands on deck. Kids who pitch in to help with everyday tasks learn how to be responsible, how to cooperate and when the job is done, they’ll get a real sense of accomplishment. To make the task of training your mini-cleaning crew less daunting, here’s a list of household chores your kids can totally master, from ages two to 10.
Two-and three-year-olds
• Pick up the toys
• Dust with a feather duster – make it a game, and you’ll have dust-free shelves and furniture in no time
• Throw away trash
• Pick up sticks in the yard.
• Put dirty clothes in the hamper – Show your tot where the clothes go before he chooses his own drop spot
Four-and five-year-olds
• Help carry in groceries
• Feed the pets – no time like the present to teach him how to take care of something smaller than he is.
• Make their own bed
• Collect the mail
• Put away clean utensils
Six-and seven-year-olds
• Set and clear the table
• Put away laundry
• Take control of their own school gear – stop gathering your kids’ stuff every night or morning. These early years are the right time to set up good work habits.
• Help prep a basic meal
• Water the plants
Eight-to ten-year-olds
• Clean mirrors in the bathrooms
• Move clothes from washer to dryer
• Load and unload the dishwasher.
• Help with recycling and garbage
• Vacuum the rugs
Source: redtri