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What are some appropriate chores for
school-aged children?
Here is a sample list of chores which school-aged
children should be able to do with teaching and guidance
from parents:
- Helping with grocery shopping
- Setting and clearing the table
- Helping with simple food preparation (making toast,
- Stirring cookie dough, pouring drinks)
- Making a simple breakfast or lunch
- Washing dishes
- Putting away dishes
- Dusting furniture
- Separate clothes for washing
- Watering plants and flowers
- Gathering wood for the fireplace
- Feeding pets
- Walking pets
- Washing the family car
- Cleaning their rooms
- Making beds and vacuuming
Source: ParentLink, 4-H/Youth Development, University of Missouri-Columbia
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