Having kids do weekly chores is essential in teaching them the value of teamwork, how to maintain a clean home, and the skills to one day be independent. Most of us know that children really benefit from contributing to the household duties, and luckily, so do Mom and Dad!
With that said, finding age-appropriate chores can sometimes be tricky when you have young kids. That’s where today’s quick tip comes in. Rachel discovered this chore idea when she was brainstorming what her sons’ little hands could do… behold pencil sharpening!
Something as simple as having the kids sharpen their own pencils from their school bag every Saturday is not only useful for the kids come Monday, but it shows them the value of maintaining their own belongings. I can envision the kiddos having freshly sharpened pencils at school and feeling a sense of responsibility and confidence for keeping them that way.
If you’re at a loss on how you can have your own kiddos help out around the home, look no further! Here are a few simple chore ideas, broken up into category, that’ll help them on their way to becoming the mature, young adults you’re raising them to be! ~Jenny
Chores for the under-5 set:
- Put away toys
- Put clothes in hamper
- Pile up books and magazines
- Bring in the mail
- Clean up spills, with help
Chores for kids 5-10 years old:
- Clear and set the table
- Help carry groceries
- Take care of pets
- Load the dishwasher
- “Make” your bed
- Refill the toilet paper rolls in the bathrooms
Chores for kids 10-12:
- Help wash the car
- Fold laundry
- Do some light yard work
- Help prepare simple meals
- Dust
What age-appropriate chores have you discovered?? Let us know! Or better yet, snap a pic of your little one helping out around the home and upload it on instagram or twitter with the hashtag #thechic!
