Kids Monthly Chores by Age

Kids Chores Monthly By Age: A Simple Guide to Age-Appropriate Home Chores.

How much can you reasonably expect a child to help out with at home? Here's a simple guide to monthly chore assignments for kids.

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Ages 3 to 5:

1 Sweep the garage floor with a push broom.

Ages 6 to 9:

Previous chore, plus:

1 Wipe smudges from walls and doors.

Ages 10 to 13:

Previous chores, plus:

1 Clean bedroom closets.

2 Wash out kitchen trash container and surrounding area.

3 Vacuum furniture.

4 Wipe leather furniture with a soft cloth.

5 Clean windows.

6 Clean miniblinds.

7 Help clean the garage.

Ages 14 to 17:

Previous chores, plus:

1 Organize closet.

2 Dust the ceiling lights, light fixtures.

3 Wipe down walls.

4 Disinfect the sink and drain.

5 Sew on buttons and mend torn clothes.