Kids Chores Seasonally By Age

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These kids chores seasonally by age are organized by age group. However, remember that these age groupings are recommendations - and just that. 

Your child may be able to do a chore sooner or later, depending on her concentration level, fine motor skills, and maturity. Once a child reaches a certain skill level or age, he can generally do the chores for his age group and those below.

Getting kids to help with cleaning isn't easy, especially initially. Besides, how much help can you realistically expect from a child?

The answer depends on the child's age. However, regardless of age, you'll want to be there the first time your child tackles a new task.

Beginners need pointers for even the most straightforward jobs. What's second nature to us is a unique experience for them. These kids chores seasonally by age can help get you started.

Kids Chores Seasonally by Age 2 and Under

  • Pick up outside toys.
  • Collect snails in a pail.

Kids Chores Seasonally by Age 3 to 5:

Two young girls in garden, watering the plants.

Previous chores, plus:

  • Put away outside toys and games (and all their pieces) in the proper boxes or bins.
  • Water outside plants.
  • Sponge-clean the outdoor play table.

Kids Chores Seasonally by Age 6 to 9:

Previous chores, plus:

  • Take indoor plants outside for a gentle washing.
  • Rake leaves.
  • Sweep the patio and porches.
  • Easy yard work such as weeding.
  • Help clean the pool strainer baskets.

Kids Chores Seasonally by Age 10 to 13:

Previous chores, plus:

  • Plant vegetables, annuals, and bulbs.
  • Harvest vegetables.
  • Take compostable material to the compost pile.
  • Polish silver. 
  • Shovel snow.

Kids Chores Seasonally by Age 14 to 17:

Previous chores, plus:

  • Mow the lawn.
  • Turn mattresses.