Age Appropriate Chores for your Kids from Age One
A child grows to know that it is not everything that should be dependent on parents. Everyday a child acquires new knowledge and skill which can be beneficial in his day to day activities.For instance,when it is time to eat and what is required, time to bath and what is required etc. For a kid, what is required from them is just cooperation. Once your baby starts walking, can play with his or her toys independently and can understand what you are saying by been able to take instructions, then it is time to start assigning age appropriate chores. We will start from age one, it is dependent on how the child has developed at age one.
Ages 1 – 2
The child is still very tender and won’t be able to do much, in order not to stress him or her so the chores should be light and mostly centered on the child’s activities.
Know the appropriate place and time to put away toys
Clean toys before using
Remove clothes before easing self
Put soiled clothes in appropriate place
Cover potty after use
Ages 2 – 4
The child may not get everything right at first, but a mindset has been built in the child that there are standards to maintain, so at the next developmental milestone or age, the awareness is already created and more chores are added to the previous list as the child’s age increases.
Take dishes to the sink after meal
Clean dining area after meals
Do light washing (pants and handkerchief)
Keep room neat
Ages 4 – 6
At this age, the child should be able to assist you even in the kitchen.
Dress up by self
Clean rooms
Water flowers and pick leaves
Tidy study area
Pick up mails
Ages 6 – 10
The child is grown and will soon be in his or her teen age. The child understands all instructions and will have an idea on how to handle whatever you teach and supervise.
Do laundry
Wash dishes
Tidy rooms
Fold clothes and beddings
Do supervised cooking
Fix a drink and beverage
Trash bin
The idea of assigning chores to your kids is to create independence and a sense of responsibility. Kids that grow with assigned chores from childhood grow to be responsible adults.
Bonne Chance!!
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