Instilling Independence (Cont.)

Age-appropriate chore guidelines for children under 5

Some chores for your little ones under the age of five include:

Putting their toys away, filling up a cat or dog's food bowl, placing clothing in the hamper, wiping up spills, dusting or wiping baseboards with a sock on their hand, piling up books and magazines on shelves or tables, helping load the washer and dryer, or mopping small areas with a dry mop.

(Child Development Institute)

Age-appropriate chore guidelines for children 6-9 years old

Some additional chores for your 6-9 year old include:

Putting their toys away, filling up a cat or dog's food bowl, placing clothing in the hamper, wiping up spills, dusting or wiping baseboards with a sock on their hand, piling up books and magazines on shelves or tables, or helping load the washer and dryer mopping small areas with a dry mop.