Assigning Kids' Daily Chores by AgeUse this search feature to quickly find the information you’re looking for. Assigning Kids' Chores by Age: How many chores can you realistically expect from a child each day or each week? 
The answer depends on the child's age. I've found a good rule of thumb is his or her age, divided by two and rounded up when need. This number remains the same regardless of the the number of cleaning tasks that need to be tackled in a given week. Using my system, an 8-year-old with six siblings would have the same number of tasks to complete in a given week as an 8-year-old only child. After all, the point is not just to get the work done; the point is to teach our children responsibility and to get some work done. Here's an important caveat: By these jobs, I don't mean making your bed, clearing your dishes from the table, or keeping your clothes on the hangers and off the floor. Those are essential tasks that are done - period. They are just a part of the routine of daily life, like brushing your teeth. Daily Chores for ages 2 and Under1 Get diaper2 Put toys in bins or drawers 3 Put dirty clothes in hamper if the top is low enough 4 Help pick up stray books and magazines 5 Help set the table 6 Wipe feet before coming inside 7 Hang up towel (on hook) Daily Chores for Kids Ages 3 to 5Previous chores (except for the diaper!), plus:1 Pull comforter up over bed 2 Put toys and games (and all their pieces) in the proper boxes or bins 3 Place dirty dishes on the kitchen counter 4 Help unload the dishwasher 5 Fill the pet's water dish 6 Take backpack from the car into the house Daily Chores for Kids ages 6 to 9
Previous chores, plus:1 Make the bed 2 Hang up towels 3 Decide which clothes are dirty and which can be reworn 4 Feed pets 5 Exercise pets 6 Clean pets' bowls and cages 7 Help make breakfast 8 Set and clear the table 9 Do simple cooking tasks such as rinsing vegetables 10 Take out trash and recycling and remove compostable material 11 Pick up trash in car and empty car trash bag Daily Chores for Kids Ages 10 to 13Previous chores, plus:1 Pour beverages for meals 2 Help hand-wash dishes 3 Make lunch for school 4 Unload the dishwasher 5 Disinfect kitchen and bathroom countertops Daily Chores for Ages 14 to 17Previous chores, plus:1 Prepare meals 2 Clean coffeemaker 3 Wash car Weekly Chores by Age
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