Printable age-by-age chore chart

Here’s a perfect for-the-fridge chore list, broken down by age. Download it here. Happy cleaning, kids!

Ages 2 to 3

• Put toys away
• Stack books on shelves
• Throw dirty laundry in hamper
• Put trash in the garbage and recycling bins
• Fetch diapers and wipes
• Wipe up spills
• Put laundry away in drawers
• Arrange stuffed animals on the bed
• Stir recipe ingredients in a bowl

Ages 4 to 5

• Feed pets
• Make bed
• Tidy up bedroom
• Water plants
• Set and clear the kitchen table
• Prepare simple snacks
• Match clean socks
• Rake leaves
• Dust furniture
• Clean windows and mirrors
• Choose what to wear
• Bring belongings in from the car
• Replace toilet paper rolls
• Help shovel snow

Ages 6 to 7

• Fold laundry
• Help weed the garden
• Peel vegetables
• Prepare salads
• Wash dishes
• Unpack backpack and lunch box
• Put groceries away
• Clean the microwave oven
• Sweep floors
• Get the mail
• Pour breakfast cereal and make toast

Ages 8+

• Load and unload the dishwasher
• Hang and fold clothing
• Make sandwiches
• Cook scrambled eggs
• Bake cookies, with supervision
• Take dog for a short walk
• Clean up after pets
• Vacuum
• Mop floors
• Organize linen closet
• Take garbage to the curb

A version of this article appeared in our October 2015 issue, titled "Age-by-age chore chart", pg. 58.

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