Bedroom Kids Chores By Age
This guide to bedroom kids chores by age can help keep cleaning expectations for children realistic. Keep in mind that these age recommendations are just that- recommendations.
Your tidy 11-year-old who has been cleaning his room since age two can tackle some of the chores listed for teenagers if safety isn't an issue.
Conversely, if you've been your 13-year-old's maid since birth, you might have to start her off with the chores recommended for younger children.
Once a child reaches a certain age or skill level, he can generally do the bedroom kids' chores for his age group.
Bedroom Kids Chores By Age For 2 And Under:
- Put toys and other items in bins or drawers.
- Put dirty clothes in the hamper if the top is low enough.
Ages 3 to 5:
- Previous chores, plus:
- Take clean, folded clothes to his or her room.
- Pull the comforter over the bed.
- Dust the low furniture.
- Wash or spot-clean baseboards.
Ages 6 to 9:
- Previous chores, plus:
- Make the bed.
- Shake area rugs as needed.
- Vacuum, with help depending on the machine's height and weight.
- Empty and wipe wastebaskets clean, using disinfecting wipes.
- Dust low furniture and shelves.
- Dust lamp shades.
- Wipe smudges from walls and doors.
Ages 10 to 13:
- Clean closet.
- Disinfect light switches and doorknobs.
- Clean windows.
- Wash window blinds.
- Wash washable curtains.
Ages 14 to 17:
- Previous chores, plus:
- Organize closets.
- Turn mattresses.
- Vacuum drapes.
- Dust and vacuum corners and crevices from high point to low.
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