mohop Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 I'd like to include morning and evening "chores" as a routine parts of our days and get my 4 year old in the habit of having regular chores throughout the day. (She does already pick up after herself everyday, clean up her toys and books, and help with different tasks but doesn't have any set daily chores.) I'm looking for ideas for age-appropriate chores. Evening (after dinner) chores seem a little easier to define, as they will probably mostly be putting away toys and books, straightening up their room, and getting ready for bed. Bu I'm a little stumped with regards to regular morning (after breakfast) chores, other than making the bed and getting dressed. Anyways, I'd love to get a general idea of how others assign chores in their families with their little ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrganicAnn Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 At that age, you basically will have to do them along with a 4 year. Make the bed might be a good one. Or straighten the stuffed animals on the bed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KristenR Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 How about something small like helping sort socks or fold towels while you are doing laundry? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macmacmoo Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 I referenced this page when I was trying to think up tasks http://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/parenting_challenges/motivating_kids_to_clean_up/age_appropriate_chores.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdventureMoms Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 What is everyone else doing after breakfast? My 4yo usually does some part of what I'm doing, because she needs close supervision or her "help" gets pretty messy. So on laundry day, she helps me hang the laundry and folds washcloths, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindergretta Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 Our 4 y/o collects all the dirty laundry and helps empty the mini trash cans in the bedrooms and bathrooms every morning. She also helps straighten up the shoe mountain by the front door. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAM Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 Mine empties the small trashcans in the house, sets the table with silverware and napkins, and helps pick up after lunch and at the end of the day. I will be watching this thread for more ideas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustybug Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 My 4yo is responsible for straightening up his bed, putting away his own laundry, helping to fold washcloths, and occasionally sweeping the floor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sara in AZ Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 In addition to general picking up, my 3 1/2 year old clears her plate from the table, helps unload the dishwasher, helps fold her clothes and small towels, and empty's small garbage cans. She also lives spraying walls and such, but is less effective at actually getting them clean. I'd like to get her wiping out the bathroom sink in the mornings. Also, she makes her bed when I remind her to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mohop Posted August 20, 2012 Author Share Posted August 20, 2012 I'm enjoying reading all the great ideas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Mergath Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 My dd has one of those little hand brooms and dustpan, and she sweeps up crumbs after breakfast. She also helps me with dishes if she wants to- I wash and rinse, she puts them in the drying rack. She helps me fold socks, and she puts her toys away in the evening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Tick Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 I know it sounds ridiculous, but I will have her dust the baseboards wherever her older siblings are sweeping the floor. In my defense, the baseboards are square and have two, nice dust-catching levels. If no one is sweeping then she is using a micro-fiber cloth to wipe glass in whatever bathroom they are cleaning. I wanted her to have regular tasks like everyone else, but I did not want to add to my own work by having to hold her hand for the job all the time. I envision the chores becoming more important as she gets older and more capable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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