{"id":9421,"date":"2018-05-28T12:39:23","date_gmt":"2018-05-28T02:39:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/\/?p=9421"},"modified":"2026-07-14T20:40:10","modified_gmt":"2026-07-14T10:40:10","slug":"age-appropriate-chore-list","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/age-appropriate-chore-list\/","title":{"rendered":"Age Appropriate Chores &#8211; Get the Kids to Help Around the House"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><div class=\"lazyloadImage\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"354\" src=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/age-appropriate-chores.jpg\" alt=\"Age Appropriate Chores - Get the Kids to Help Around the House\" class=\"wp-image-9425\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/age-appropriate-chores.jpg 780w, https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/age-appropriate-chores-300x136.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/age-appropriate-chores-768x349.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/age-appropriate-chores-770x350.jpg 770w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/noscript><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Rawpixel.com \/ Shutterstock.com<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>We all know how messy kids can be. While their happiness is irreplaceable, we, as parents would love to have a rest from the chaos children create and spare ourselves the tiresome cleaning at least from time to time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is no better way to teach kids to keep things tidy than to make them clean their own mess. Having the kids do chores from a young age is important for developing the right habits, as it teaches discipline and it gives them a sense of responsibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, as a way to keep your bambinos busy, you can make them help around the house with different things from a very early age. What chores are appropriate for them you may ask? Well, below you can find the right <a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/cleaning-services\/\">house tasks<\/a> for your little ones, based on their age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why doing chores can be beneficial for your kids?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Chores are mandatory for the proper development of your kids. Every time they accomplish something, kids feel capable and they become more self-reliant. Even if they are just making their bed, your children will feel they are part of the team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.inc.com\/bill-murphy-jr\/kids-who-do-chores-are-more-successful-adults-according-to-science.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow noreferrer\">70+ year study<\/a> from Harvard University proved that people who did chores as kids grew up to be more independent.  But if you\u2019re a first-time parent it may be a bit hard for you to understand how to properly assign chores. Well, to make things easier on you, we have listed a few ideas in the age-appropriate chore list below. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Still, do not limit yourself just to them, because you are the person who knows your kids and their abilities best. So, you can adjust the list to fit your kids&#8217; needs and abilities, as well as your household&#8217;s specifics.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\t\t<section class=\"section section--single-post\">\n\t\t<div class=\"related-article\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"related-article__title\">You may also like:<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article__title -->\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"related-article__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"related-article__image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/how-to-remove-sticker-residue\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"How to Get Rid of the Gluey Gunk Left by Sticker Reside\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lazyloadImage\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/how-to-remove-sticker-residue-on-glass-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"How to remove sticker residue from glass\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/how-to-remove-sticker-residue-on-glass-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/how-to-remove-sticker-residue-on-glass-292x292.jpg 292w, https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/how-to-remove-sticker-residue-on-glass-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/how-to-remove-sticker-residue-on-glass-45x45.jpg 45w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 5120px) 100vw, 5120px\" title=\"How to remove sticker residue from glass\" \/><\/noscript><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure> <!-- \/.related-article__image -->\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"related-article__desc\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"badge-holder\">\n\t<span class=\"badge badge--\">Cleaning Guides<\/span>\n<\/div>  <!-- \/.badge-holder --> \n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/how-to-remove-sticker-residue\/\" class=\"short-text\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"How to Get Rid of the Gluey Gunk Left by Sticker Reside\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tHow to Get Rid of the Gluey Gunk Left by Sticker Reside\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article__desc -->\n\t\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article__body -->\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article -->\t\n\t<\/section> <!-- \/.section section--single-post -->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Chore list for kids by age<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here we will present to you different types of chores you can consider passing to your children depending on their age. Keep in mind, though, that oftentimes the process may prove challenging due to their resistance and the first results of their work unsatisfying. However, remaining patient and loving will encourage them to do better and learn the importance of what you are trying to do as a family.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Chores_2_to_4_year-olds\">Chores for 2 to 4-year-olds<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Kids at this age should do easy tasks. This is the perfect time to teach them responsibility for their possessions. Keep in mind, though, that some supervision on your behalf may still be necessary. So, here is a list of a few chores you can introduce your little ones to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"bullet-list bullet-list--check\">\n\t\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span>Putting their toys away.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span>General tidying of their rooms.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span>Separate dirty clothes and add them to the laundry.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span>While not a house-related chore, you can also include brushing their teeth in the morning and before bed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span>The same goes for washing hands when they get home, after going to the bathroom and before and after dinner.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\t\t<section class=\"section section--single-post\">\n\t\t<div class=\"related-article\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"related-article__title\">You may also like:<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article__title -->\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"related-article__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"related-article__image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/what-is-a-homemaker-guide-to-modern-homemaking\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"What is a Homemaker? 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A Beginner&#8217;s Guide to Homemaking\" \/><\/noscript><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure> <!-- \/.related-article__image -->\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"related-article__desc\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"badge-holder\">\n\t<span class=\"badge badge--\">Cleaning Guides<\/span>\n<\/div>  <!-- \/.badge-holder --> \n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/what-is-a-homemaker-guide-to-modern-homemaking\/\" class=\"short-text\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"What is a Homemaker? Beginner&#8217;s Guide to Modern Homemaking\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tWhat is a Homemaker? Beginner&#8217;s Guide to Modern Homemaking\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article__desc -->\n\t\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article__body -->\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article -->\t\n\t<\/section> <!-- \/.section section--single-post -->\n\n<\/div> <!-- \/.bullet-list -->\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Chores_5_to_6_year-olds\">Chores for 5 to 6-year-olds<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>At this age, kids should take more responsibilities. This is the perfect opportunity to start giving them more tasks related not just to the maintenance of their rooms, but also of the house in general.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"bullet-list bullet-list--check\">\n\t\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span>Making their beds in the morning and before bed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span>Dusting the lower parts of the drawers. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span>Sorting the laundry. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span>Fix and fluff the decorative pillows on the couch.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span>Wipe the table after having a meal. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span>Water the flowers. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span>Distributing groceries. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div> <!-- \/.bullet-list -->\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Chores_7_to_8_year-olds\">Chores for 7 to 8-year-olds<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a time when kids can start taking more complex and physically challenging tasks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"bullet-list bullet-list--check\">\n\t\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span>Make taking out the trash a daily chore. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span>Rake the leaves on the lawn. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span>Help with weeding if you have a garden. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span>Sweeping and <a title=\"How to clean the floors with vinegar\" href=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/how-to-make-your-floor-tiles-sparkling-clean-with-vinegar\/\">mopping the floor<\/a>. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span>If you have a pet at home, the kids can feed it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div> <!-- \/.bullet-list -->\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Chores_9_to_12_year-olds\">Chores for 9 to 12-year-olds<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As your kids get older, you can let them get familiar with household appliances. Children this age can start having second thoughts about doing chores, as they become more independent and rebellious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this case, it is good to consider additional ways to motivate them and keep them on track. Creating a chore chart with rewards based on performance can help with both. And here are some chore examples:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"bullet-list bullet-list--check\">\n\t\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span>Using the <a title=\"How to fix a smelly washing machine\" href=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/why-washing-machine-smells-how-to-fix\/\">washing machine<\/a> and the dryer. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span>Wash the dishes or load the dishwasher.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span>Vacuum the rooms.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span>Wipe mirrors and do light bathroom cleaning. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span>Assist with cooking.  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div> <!-- \/.bullet-list -->\n\n\n\n\t\t<section class=\"section section--single-post\">\n\t\t<div class=\"related-article\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"related-article__title\">You may also like:<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article__title -->\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"related-article__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"related-article__image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/best-way-to-clean-tv-screen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"The Best Way to Clean Your TV Screen: A Guide for Every Screen Type\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lazyloadImage\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/best-way-cleaning-tv-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"The best way to clean a tv screen\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 5120px) 100vw, 5120px\" title=\"best-way-cleaning-tv\" \/><\/noscript><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure> <!-- \/.related-article__image -->\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"related-article__desc\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"badge-holder\">\n\t<span class=\"badge badge--\">Cleaning Guides<\/span>\n<\/div>  <!-- \/.badge-holder --> \n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/best-way-to-clean-tv-screen\/\" class=\"short-text\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"The Best Way to Clean Your TV Screen: A Guide for Every Screen Type\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThe Best Way to Clean Your TV Screen: A Guide for Every Screen Type\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article__desc -->\n\t\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article__body -->\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article -->\t\n\t<\/section> <!-- \/.section section--single-post -->\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Chores_13_to_15_year-olds\">Chores for 13 to 15-year-olds<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>At this age, kids can start paying more attention and care to their personal belongings. Therefore, appropriate chores could be:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"bullet-list bullet-list--check\">\n\t\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span>Keeping clothes and shoes in order and being involved in seasonal decluttering projects. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span>This is also a great time for kids to start buying their own clothes. At the age of 14, teenagers could be responsible for their pocket money.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span>Cleaning and maintaining phones and other technology. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span>Arranging school books.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span>Clean windows. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span>Clean kitchen and appliances. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span>Iron clothes. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div> <!-- \/.bullet-list -->\n\n\n\n\t\t<section class=\"section section--single-post\">\n\t\t<div class=\"related-article\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"related-article__title\">You may also like:<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article__title -->\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"related-article__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"related-article__image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/how-to-clean-tinted-windows\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"How to Clean Tinted House Windows Fast\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lazyloadImage\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/How-to-Clean-Tinted-House-Windows-Fast-Fatured-Image-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"How to Clean Tinted House Windows Fast\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 5120px) 100vw, 5120px\" title=\"How to Clean Tinted House Windows Fast\" \/><\/noscript><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure> <!-- \/.related-article__image -->\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"related-article__desc\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"badge-holder\">\n\t<span class=\"badge badge--\">Cleaning Guides<\/span>\n<\/div>  <!-- \/.badge-holder --> \n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/how-to-clean-tinted-windows\/\" class=\"short-text\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"How to Clean Tinted House Windows Fast\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tHow to Clean Tinted House Windows Fast\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article__desc -->\n\t\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article__body -->\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article -->\t\n\t<\/section> <!-- \/.section section--single-post -->\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Chores_16_year-olds\">Chores for 16-year-olds and above<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Kids tend to get more and more responsibilities after they turn 15. Shortly after that, most kids get their driving licenses and they should be responsible for any car they drive. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They could also find a job and learn more about money management, etc. You can also keep them involved in the housework by placing them in charge of meal preparation, making the grocery list and shopping, mowing the lawn, pet care, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"bullet-list bullet-list--check\">\n\t\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span>Introducing kids to chores from an early age can help them become responsible and self-reliant adults.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span>Stay patient and understanding as your children get used to the idea of chores and learn to do the work right.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span>At a certain point, you can introduce a chore chart to your kids or the whole family. This can keep the kids motivated to continue to do their share of chores and you can consider rewarding them for a job well done.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span>Feel free to adjust the chore list as per the specific needs and abilities of your children.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div> <!-- \/.bullet-list -->\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Do your kids have any chores? Did we miss anything? Comment down below!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<section class=\"section section--single-post\">\n\t<div class=\"check-price-box\">\n\t\t<div class=\"check-price-box__body\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"check-price-box__title\">Book a professional cleaner!<\/h3>\n\n\t\t\t<p class=\"check-price-box__desc\">Spend your time with your family and book a professional to take care of your chores.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\n<div class=\"form form--full-width form--check-price dynamic-helper\">\n    <form class=\"default-check-price-form\" action=\"\">\n        <div class=\"form__inner\">\n            <div class=\"form__field the-postfield-wrap\">\n                <span class=\"icon-holder\">\n                    <i class=\"icon-pointer\"><\/i>\n                <\/span>\n\n                <input class=\"field the-postfield\" type=\"text\" name=\"postcode-field\" placeholder=\"Enter your post code\" data-service-category=\"7\"\/>\n                <span class=\"focus-label\"><\/span>\n                <div class=\"field-error-msg\">Add a valid postcode e.g. 3000<\/div> <!-- \/.field-error-msg -->\n            <\/div> <!-- \/.form__field -->\n\n            <div class=\"form__btn submit-wrapper-with-loader active\">\n                <div class=\"load-holder-lds-eclipse\">\n                    <div class=\"load-lds-eclipse\"><\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <input class=\"btn btn--large checkpPricesSubmit\" name=\"check-prices-submit\" type=\"submit\" value=\"Get a quote\" rel=\"nofollow\" disabled\/>\n            <\/div> <!-- \/.form__btn -->\n        <\/div> <!-- \/.form__inner -->\n    <\/form>\n<\/div> <!-- \/.check-price-form -->\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.card-widget__body -->\n\n\t\t<div class=\"check-price-box__img\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"lazyloadImage\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/fantasticservices-com-blog\/assets\/images\/check-price-box\/cleaner.png\" alt=\"Book a professional cleaner!\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.card-widget__img -->\n\t<\/div> <!-- \/.card-widget card-widget--obf-form -->\n<\/section> <!-- \/.section section--single-post -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We all know how messy kids can be. 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