Below is a list of age appropriate chores according to parenting experts.
Toddlers (ages 2-3)
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Put away toys
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Unload the dishwasher (plastic cups and plates etc not china or glass)
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Do the dusting with a feather duster
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Collect dirty clothes
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Help move clothes from washing machine to tumble dryer
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Make their bed
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Wipe down tables and work surfaces
Preschooler (4-5)
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All previous chores
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Load the dishwasher
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vacuum chairs/cushions
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Take out recycling
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Set the dinner table
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Clear table
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Wash dishes (with supervision)
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Clean windows
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Wipe out sinks
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Match socks
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Fold towels
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Pull up weeds
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Water indoor plants
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Feed pets
Children aged between 6 and 8
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All previous chores
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Help prep meals (peel potatoes, chop veg)
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Peg out laundry
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Sweep
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Vacuum all areas including stairs
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Put bins out with supervision
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Fold laundry
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Water garden
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Wash the car
Children aged between 9 and 11
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All previous chores
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Make simple meals unsupervised
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Wash, dry and sort clothes
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Clean toilet and bath
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Mop floors
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Clean out pets
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Walk and wash dog
Children aged between 12 and 14
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All previous chores
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Bleach surfaces
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Make full meals for the family
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Clean out fridge
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Iron clothes
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Cut the grass
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Supervise younger siblings with their chores
Children 14+
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All previous chores
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Help with Family budgeting
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Babysit for younger siblings
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Write shopping lists
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Do weekly shop
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Trim hedges
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Help with decorating