Summer is the best time to get kids to help out around the house, no competing homework and extracurricular school demands. We’ve put together a list of 10 simple chores that are perfect for different age groups. These chores are a win-win: they help your kids build valuable life skills and keep your home clean and tidy.
Little Helpers (ages 4-7):
Make the Bed Monster Disappear
Turn making the bed into a game. Challenge your little one to chase away bed monsters by straightening the sheets and fluffing the pillows.
The Dish Disappearing Act
Let your child help unload the dishwasher (with supervision for fragile items) or sort silverware. They’ll love the magic trick of making dirty dishes vanish!
Sunshine Sprinkler Squad
Empower your child to help with outdoor tasks like watering the plants or sweeping the porch. They’ll feel like a superhero keeping everything tidy and clean.
Growing Stars (ages 8-12):
Laundry Day Detectives
Turn laundry sorting into a detective game. Challenge your child to identify socks, match pairs and separate lights from darks.
Snack Attack Masters
Kids love helping in the kitchen. Let them assist with preparing healthy snacks like washing fruits and veggies or assembling veggie trays.
Movie Magic Cleanup Crew
For this age group, movie night clean up tasks will take mere minutes. Assign these tasks: gather popcorn bowls and drink cups and load them in the dishwasher, fold blankets and put them away, wipe down tables, pick up loose popcorn and hand vacuum seating area.
Teen Titans (age 13+):
Grill Guru in Training
Older kids can learn valuable skills by assisting with grilling. They can help prep ingredients, marinate food, and even learn the art of flipping burgers!
Bathroom Blitz
Teens can tackle bathroom cleaning tasks like wiping down mirrors, cleaning sinks or emptying wastebaskets. They’ll appreciate a clean and fresh space too!
Tech Team Takeover
Put their tech skills to good use: older kids can help research summer activities, create playlists for pool parties or help plan a family outing.
Creative Chore Collaboration
Work together to create a chore chart that’s fun and engaging. Let your teen choose their preferred tasks and decorate the chart with their own flair.
Looking for suggestions? This colourful chore chart is hard to beat!
