Teach Children to Clean

Chores for Children
Who says kids can’t do chores? Check this listing of age-appropriate chores to help children learn responsibility and habits of order:

2- to 3-year-olds can:

-Pick up toys
-Help make beds
-Help feed pets
-Dust lower shelves and furniture legs
-Place spoons, napkins, and unbreakable dishes on the table
-Carry dirty clothing to the laundry area
-Sweep floors with a lightweight electrostatic dry mop

For 4- to 5-year-olds, add these chores to the list above:
-Make beds (if using comforters)
-Set the table
-Dust table tops
-Unload and put away groceries