Chores are a right of passage for children. It gradually allows them to take on increased responsibilities and learn the value of hard work. I remember my first chore, helping my day with yard work. I love it, and eventually, I started my lawn care service as a teen.

Are you searching for age and developmentally appropriate chores for your children? If so, we have you covered. We have developed a list of developmentally and age-appropriate chores for children at various ages.

Toddler Chores (Ages 2-3)

• Pick Up Toys
• Bring plate and cup to the sink
• Straighten the bed
• Put dirty clothes into the hamper
• Sorting clothes (may need help)
• Transporting clean laundry
• Wipe up spills
• More toddler chore ideas!

Preschooler Chores (Ages 4-5)

• All Toddler jobs
• Make the bed
• Help put clothes in washing machine/dryer
• Help put clothes away
• Take out recycling
• Load dishes into the dishwasher
• Dust
• Feed animals
• Water flowers

Elementary Children Chores (Ages 6-8)

• All Preschool & Toddler Jobs
• Set table
• Wash dishes in the sink
• Put clean clothes away on own
• Collect garbage around the house
• Sweep
• Vacuum
• Get mail
• Rake leaves
• Put away groceries
• Wash car

Older Elementary (Ages 9-11)

• All Toddler, Preschool, & Elementary Jobs
• Help in meal preparation
• Clean toilets
• Clean bathroom sinks, counters, mirrors
• Walk dogs
• Take garbage cans to curb
• Mow lawn
• Clean animal cages
• Shovel snow
• Help make/pack lunch
• Change sheets on the bed

Middle School (Ages 12-14)

• All above chores
• Clean showers/tub
• Wash/Dry clothes
• Mop
• Gardening/Yardwork
• Help supervise younger children

High School Children (Ages 14+)

• All chores for children listed above
• Literally any chore the household might have…these are important life skills!

Literally any yard work chore…these are important life skills!