Chores for kids
MILWAUKEE — You want your kids to help around the house — but how do you know what chores are appropriate for their age?
Dr. Matt Jandrisevits with Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin joined Studio A with some tips.
Two to three years old:
- Throw away diapers in a trash can
- Pick up toys
- Fold washcloths
- Help set table
- Wipe down trash can
Four to five years old:
- Put away toys
- Straighten books on a bookshelf
- Put away clean silverware
- Help clean bedroom
- Sweep kitchen with small broom
- Clean off table
- Wipe down dirty walls
- Fold towels
Six to seven years old:
- Lighter cleaning of the bathroom (wipe down sink, toilet, mirror, sweep floor)
- Unload dishwasher
- Wash light loads of dishes
- Take clothes out of the dryer
- Put wet clothes from the washer into the dryer
Eight to nine years old:
- Dust
- Wash dishes
- Help with meal prep
- Vacuum
- Bring trash to curb on trash day
- Take care of pets
- Empty trash in house
- Weed flowers/ garden
- Organize toy cabinets
10-12 years old:
- Mow the lawn
- Wash basic laundry
- Make easy meals
- Mop floors
- Clean the kitchen
- Help watch younger siblings
- Tidy the basement/ garage
- Clean out the car
- Do a light clean of inside the refrigerator
13+ years old
- Clean tub/ shower
- Make dinner meals alone
- Iron clothes
- Dust ceiling fans
