Do you think children have to help around the house with household chores ?
Involving children in daily tasks is important for them to become responsible.
But, we are always afraid of doing too much... or not enough!
And of course, we feel guilty! Being a parent is a tough job…
Fortunately, we have a trick that could help you get them involved in household chores. Watch:
2 to 3 years
1. Store toys in a box.
2. Stack the books on the shelves.
3. Put dirty clothes in the laundry basket.
4. Throw the waste in the trash.
5. Transport firewood.
6. Fold the washcloths.
7. Set the table.
8. Bring diapers and wipes.
9. Dust baseboards
4 to 5 years
1. Feed the animals.
2. Wipe up the damage.
3. Put the toys away.
4. Make the bed.
5. Clean up his room.
6. Water indoor rooms.
7. Prepare a simple snack.
8. Use a hand vacuum.
9. Wipe the kitchen table.
10. Dry and put away the dishes.
11. Disinfect door handles.
6 to 7 years old
1. Pick up the trash.
2. Fold the napkins.
3. Mop the floor.
4. Empty the dishwasher.
5. Sort clean socks.
6. Remove weeds from the garden.
7. Rake the leaves.
8. Peel carrots and potatoes.
9. Make a salad.
10. Replace the toilet paper roll.
8 to 9 years old
1. Load the dishwasher.
2. Sort the laundry.
3. Hang and fold clean clothes.
4. Dust the furniture.
5. Store the groceries
6. Cook scrambled eggs.
7. To make a cake.
8. Walk the dog.
9. To sweep up.
10. Wipe the table.
10 to 11 years old
1. Clean the bathroom.
2. To vacuum.
3. Clean the work surface.
4. Cleaning up the kitchen.
5. Prepare a simple meal.
6. Bring the mail.
7. Mend the socks.
8. Sew on the buttons.
9. Sweep the garage.
12 years and over
1. Wash the floors
2. Wash and clean the car.
3. Paint the walls.
4. Go shopping.
5. Prepare a full meal.
6. To cook.
7. Do odd jobs around the house.
8. To clean the windows.
9. Ironing clothes.
10. Babysitting.
There you go, you now know how to empower your child :-)
Do you have questions about your child's education?
If you have any doubts or are looking for advice, some books are very helpful. We really like this one!
Have you tried this chore list for kids? Let us know in the comments if it worked for you. We can't wait to read you!
