A lot of routines have been disrupted in light of social distancing and the newly issued shelter in place order. But there is one way to maintain a routine in all the madness and that’s with chores!
Based on the age group of your child, here are examples of chores that can be given
Ages 2-3
- Make their bed
- Put toys/books away
- Dust (make it fun by putting an old sock over your kiddos hand)
Ages 4-5
- Clear/Set a table
- Take laundry to/from laundry room
- Get mail/newspaper
Ages 6-8
- Empty Dishwasher
- Clean bathroom sinks/counters
- Collect trash from waste baskets
Ages 9-11
- Clean toilets
- Vacuum
- Mop floors
Ages 12+
- Makes simple meals
- Wash windows
- Clean Refrigerator
Written by: Kim Deskoski, MOTRL
