Chores For Kids Monthly By Age

Chores for kids monthly by age. Getting kids to help with cleaning isn't easy, especially initially. It's important to understand that the amount of help you can expect from a child with monthly chores is a gradual process. It depends on your child's age and their readiness to take on responsibilities. 

Below, you'll find age-appropriate chores for each age group to guide you through this gradual journey. 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 she was born, you might have to start her off with some of the simpler chores recommended for younger children. 

Once a child reaches a particular skill or age level, she can generally do the chores for her age group and those for the age groups below. 

Previous chore, plus:

• Wipe smudges from walls and doors.

• Wash out and wipe clean the kitchen trash container and surrounding area.

• Vacuum furniture.

• Wipe leather furniture with a soft cloth.

• Clean windows.

• Clean window blinds.

• Wipe the car's dashboard and upholstery clean.

• Help clean the garage.

• Organize closets.

• Dust and clean lighting fixtures.

• Dust the ceiling fans.

• Clean the shower curtain.

• Wipe down walls.

• Disinfect the sink and drain.

• Sew on buttons and mend torn clothes.

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