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121 chores for ages 2 to 12

Chores kids can do, one quest at a time

Find the right chores for your child's age, with simple steps they can follow and tips that make it stick.

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121 chores

  • Brush your teeth

    Brush every tooth for 2 minutes, morning and night.

    1 starAges 2 to 12

  • Make your bed

    Pull up the blanket and put your pillow on top.

    1 starAges 3 to 12

  • Wash your face

    Splash your face with water and dry it with your towel.

    1 starAges 3 to 8

  • Brush your hair

    Brush your hair from the ends up, gently.

    1 starAges 3 to 10

  • Put on your shoes

    Put on your shoes and close the straps.

    1 starAges 2 to 5

  • Put on your pajamas

    Change into pajamas and put day clothes in the basket.

    1 starAges 3 to 8

  • Lights out at bedtime

    Turn off your light when it is bedtime.

    1 starAges 7 to 12

  • Floss your teeth

    Floss between your teeth after brushing at night.

    1 starAges 7 to 12

  • Blow your nose

    Blow your nose into a tissue, then throw it away.

    1 starAges 2 to 6

  • Cough into your elbow

    Cover coughs and sneezes with your elbow.

    1 starAges 3 to 8

  • Drink a glass of water

    Drink a full glass of water.

    1 starAges 2 to 12

  • Put screens to bed

    Put your tablet or phone in its basket for the night.

    2 starsAges 9 to 12

  • Hang up your towel

    Hang your towel on its hook after washing.

    1 starAges 4 to 12

  • Air your room

    Open your window for a few minutes in the morning.

    1 starAges 7 to 12

  • Tidy your toys

    Put every toy back in its box or basket.

    1 starAges 2 to 8

  • Tidy your room

    Clothes away, toys in boxes, desk clear, floor clear.

    3 starsAges 5 to 12

  • Fold laundry

    Fold your clean clothes into neat piles.

    2 starsAges 5 to 12

  • Put away clean clothes

    Put your folded clothes in the right drawers.

    2 starsAges 5 to 12

  • Hang up your coat and bag

    Hang your coat and bag on your hooks.

    1 starAges 3 to 10

  • Dust the shelves

    Wipe dust off the shelves with a duster.

    2 starsAges 5 to 12

  • Sweep the floor

    Sweep crumbs into a pile and into the dustpan.

    2 starsAges 6 to 12

  • Wipe the bathroom sink

    Wipe the sink and the tap until they shine.

    2 starsAges 7 to 12

  • Tidy your desk

    Put pens in the cup and papers in the folder.

    1 starAges 7 to 12

  • Put books back on the shelf

    Put your books back on the shelf, standing up.

    1 starAges 3 to 8

  • Help pack a suitcase

    Pack your clothes for the trip from your list.

    2 starsAges 6 to 12

  • Do a 5-minute family tidy

    Tidy the living room with everyone for 5 minutes.

    1 starAges 4 to 12

  • Help fix something at home

    Help a grown-up repair something, like a loose screw.

    3 starsAges 9 to 12

  • Set the table

    Put out plates, cups, forks, spoons and napkins.

    1 starAges 3 to 12

  • Clear your plate

    Carry your plate and cup to the kitchen after eating.

    1 starAges 3 to 12

  • Clear the table

    Bring all the plates, cups and dishes to the kitchen.

    2 starsAges 6 to 12

  • Wipe the table

    Wipe the table with a damp cloth, crumbs into your hand.

    1 starAges 4 to 12

  • Dry the dishes

    Dry each dish with a clean towel and stack it.

    1 starAges 6 to 12

  • Wash the dishes

    Wash the dishes in warm soapy water and rinse them.

    2 starsAges 8 to 12

  • Help cook dinner

    Wash, stir, measure or mix to help make dinner.

    2 starsAges 5 to 12

  • Pack your lunch

    Pack a main, a fruit, a snack and your water bottle.

    2 starsAges 7 to 12

  • Wash fruit and vegetables

    Rinse the fruit and vegetables under cold water.

    1 starAges 3 to 8

  • Help bake

    Measure, pour and stir to help bake something.

    2 starsAges 4 to 10

  • Put away the groceries

    Put the shopping in the fridge and cupboards.

    1 starAges 4 to 12

  • Find items on the shopping list

    Find the items on your list at the store.

    2 starsAges 7 to 12

  • Fill the water jug

    Fill the water jug and bring it to the table.

    1 starAges 3 to 8

  • Sweep under the table

    Sweep the crumbs under the table after meals.

    1 starAges 4 to 10

  • Fold the napkins

    Fold each napkin into a triangle.

    1 starAges 3 to 6

  • Say thank you

    Say thank you when someone helps you or gives you something.

    1 starAges 2 to 12

  • Say please

    Say please when you ask for something.

    1 starAges 2 to 8

  • Say good morning

    Say good morning to everyone at home.

    1 starAges 3 to 12

  • Say hello and goodbye

    Wave and say hello when you arrive, goodbye when you leave.

    1 starAges 2 to 6

  • Hold the door open

    Hold the door for the person behind you.

    1 starAges 4 to 12

  • Give a kind compliment

    Tell someone something you like about them.

    1 starAges 4 to 12

  • Call a grandparent

    Call a grandparent or relative and tell them about your day.

    1 starAges 5 to 12

  • Make a card for someone

    Draw a card to make someone smile.

    1 starAges 3 to 8

  • Offer a guest a drink

    Ask your guest what they would like to drink and bring it.

    1 starAges 6 to 12

  • Play kindly together

    Play gently and use kind words.

    1 starAges 3 to 8

  • Include someone in a game

    Invite someone who is alone to join your game.

    1 starAges 6 to 12

  • Do a secret kindness

    Do something kind for someone without telling them.

    2 starsAges 5 to 12

  • Do your homework

    Sit at your desk and finish today's homework.

    2 starsAges 6 to 12

  • Read a book

    Read your book for 15 minutes.

    1 starAges 6 to 12

  • Look at a picture book

    Look at a picture book and tell the story.

    1 starAges 2 to 5

  • Review what you learned

    Read over today's lesson for 10 minutes.

    1 starAges 7 to 12

  • Learn 3 new words

    Find 3 new words and use them today.

    1 starAges 6 to 12

  • Practice writing your name

    Write your name with a big crayon.

    1 starAges 4 to 6

  • Count and sort

    Sort your things by color and count them.

    1 starAges 3 to 5

  • Do a puzzle

    Finish a puzzle all by yourself.

    1 starAges 3 to 8

  • Keep a journal

    Write or draw 3 things about your day.

    1 starAges 7 to 12

  • Work on a personal project

    Spend 30 minutes on a project you chose.

    2 starsAges 9 to 12

  • Study for a quiz

    Review your notes and test yourself.

    2 starsAges 9 to 12

  • Make something creative

    Draw, paint, build or craft something new.

    1 starAges 3 to 10

  • Feed the pet

    Give your pet the right amount of food at the right time.

    1 starAges 3 to 12

  • Water the plants

    Give each plant a drink when its soil feels dry.

    1 starAges 3 to 12

  • Fill the pet's water bowl

    Fill the water bowl with fresh water.

    1 starAges 2 to 8

  • Walk the dog

    Walk the dog on its leash and pick up after it.

    2 starsAges 8 to 12

  • Brush the pet

    Brush your pet gently in the direction of its fur.

    1 starAges 5 to 12

  • Help clean the pet's cage

    Change the bedding and clean the bowls.

    2 starsAges 9 to 12

  • Pull weeds

    Pull out the weeds by the root.

    2 starsAges 6 to 12

  • Plant seeds

    Press a seed into the soil and water it.

    1 starAges 3 to 10

  • Sweep the doorstep

    Sweep the leaves and dirt off the doorstep.

    1 starAges 6 to 12

  • Bring in the mail

    Collect the mail and put it in the family spot.

    1 starAges 5 to 12

  • Carry a grocery bag

    Carry a shopping bag from the car or the store.

    1 starAges 5 to 12

  • Fill the bird feeder

    Fill the bird feeder with seeds.

    1 starAges 5 to 12

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