Age Appropriate Chores for Children

We have tried out a couple of "chore charts" and haven't really settled on a system yet. Any one out there have any suggestions/input? What goes on at your house?? 


I recently came across this list and love it!


I think Kaitlyn is definitely at the age (4.5) where she could be included in the (chart-making) process, and will love getting more responsibility! McKenna (2.5) is definitely capable of doing the chores; but doesn't quite understand the concept of "helping to contribute to the household" just yet.


As long as the girls know why they have to do chores, (we are preparing them for life as an independent adult), they tend to be more positive about the whole thing.

I am also considering rewarding them with points and when they have enough, they get a prize....







Age Appropriate Chores for Kids

2-3 years
 Help make beds 
 Help feed pets
 Pick up toys & books 
 Help set the table
 Pick up clothes 
 Help clear the table
 Take laundry to laundry room
 Use the handheld vacuum

4-5 years
 All of the above plus: 
 Make their bed
 Set the table 
 Help clean their bedrooms
 Clear the table
 Help unload dishwasher
 Help put away groceries
 Empty garbage cans


 
6-8 years
 All of the above plus: 
 Clean their bedroom
 Take care of pets 
 Sort Laundry
 Take out garbage 
 Fold and put away laundry
 Vacuum and sweep 
 Unload dishwasher

9-12 years
 All of the above plus: 
 Clean the bathroom
 Load dishwasher & wash dishes 
 Wash the windows
 Help with cooking & meal planning 
 Wash the car
 Mop the floor 
 Rake the yard
 Run washer & dryer 
 Babysit siblings

 
13-17 years
 All of the above plus: 
 Clean the kitchen
 Laundry 
 Change the bedding
 Prepare meals 
 Neighbourhood jobs
 Babysit 
 Mow the lawn




PS....can't wait til 9-12 years old when they can babysit their siblings :)