Illustrations by Justine Wong
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

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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...