2-3 years old

– pick up toys – sort laundry – set table – dirty clothes in hamper – make bed – wipe up messes – dust baseboards

4-5 years old

– help unload dishwasher – clear dishes from table – handheld vacuum – fold towels and rags – help put away groceries – clean appliances – dust what they can reach – feed pets – match socks – unpack lunch box – wipe down doorknobs – water plants

6-8 years old

– load/unload dishwasher – dust – vacuum – sweep hard floors – help load/change laundry – take out trash – rake yard – pull weeds – help with dinner – carry & put away groceries – make own lunch – dust mop floors – wipe counters – handwash larger dishes – put away laundry – clean bathroom sinks – clean up after pets

9-11 years old

– clean toilets – wipe down appliances – clean mirrors – vacuum – mop hard floors – wash countertops – wash cabinets – prepare simple meals/sides – laundry (all parts) – handwash dishes – mow the yard (supervised) – empty garbages – help with meal planning – fetch the mail alone – sweep garage & driveway

12+ years old

– cook an entire meal – mow lawn (unsupervised) – clean out fridge – wash & clean out car – help simple home repairs – babysit younger siblings – clean the garage – clean entire house – paint walls – clean out pantry – clean out freezer – change overhead lights – iron clothes – shovel snow