Garage Chores by Age
Garage Chores by Age: A guide to which chores kids can reasonably be expected to do given their age in this most traversed room in the house.Once a child reaches a certain skill or age level, he can generally do the chores for his age group and those for the age groups below. Ages 2 and Under:* Put toys in bins or drawers* Pick up wrappers and small trash Ages 3 to 5:* Previous chores, plus:* Put toys and games (and all their pieces in the proper boxes or bins) * Help prepare papers for recycling * Sweep the floor with a push broom Ages 6 to 9:* Previous chores, plus:* Wipe up spills * Sweep floor * Empty and wipe wastebaskets clean, using disinfecting wipes * Prepare recyclables for pickup * Vacuum out car * Help wash car * Clean doormats Ages 10 to 13:* Previous chores, plus:* Disinfect light switches and doorknobs * Take trash and recycling containers to the curb * Wipe clean the car's dashboard and upholstery * Wash screens and miniblinds * Wash windows and wipe light fixtures Ages 14 to 17:* Previous chores, plus:* Wash the car * Wash the car's undercarriage (each spring).  Custom Search How to Organize the Entryway
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