It is every parent’s dream to raise internally motivated children. Children who naturally complete the tasks around the home designated to them without being asked. Of course, the majority of the time it doesn’t work that way.
While we want our children to complete tasks around the home, it can be hard to come up with ideas for chores that kids can accomplish. Some of these chores are for younger children and some are for older children, but we hope these ideas for chores give you some helpful suggestions.
49 IDEAS FOR CHORES
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Bring garbage to curb on garbage day
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Change bedding
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Clean bathroom
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Clean bathroom mirror
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Clean out car
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Clean room
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Clean toilet
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Clear dishwasher
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Clear table
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Do laundry
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Dust furniture
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Empty dishwasher utensil bin
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Feed pets
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Fold laundry
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Fold washcloths and small towels
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Get the mail
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Help with garden
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Help with grocery shopping
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Load dishwasher
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Make meals
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Make own breakfast
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Make own snack
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Make school lunches
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Make the bed
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Mop floor
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Mow lawn
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Organize shoes in entrance
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Peel vegetables
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Put clean clothes away
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Put dirty clothes in hamper
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Put groceries away
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Put toys away
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Rake leaves
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Set table
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Sort laundry
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Supervise younger children
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Sweep Floors
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Sweep out garage
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Take out trash
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Wash car
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Wash windows
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Wash, dry and put away dishes
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Water flowers
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Water plants
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Weed yard
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Wipe down baseboards
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Wipe down cabinet doors
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Wipe up spills
What ideas for chores do you have? Are there any that didn’t make it on this list?
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Calvin F.
Tuesday 8th of August 2017
That's a big list of chores, thanks.
Barbara Smith
Thursday 22nd of June 2017
Pet care is high on the list of children chores in our house, yard cleanup, food & water, walks, playtime etc..
Jody @ Mommy Moment
Friday 23rd of June 2017
Those sound like good chores for the children. Thanks for adding those ideas :)