Chores for kids

CEBU, Philippines - One of the best ways to bring a smile to mom and dad’s faces is to help them with the household chores. Start by cleaning your room, organizing and sorting out stuff. Make this a weekend routine.

Let me help you clean your room! Here are some tips on how to organize your room:

This is a great idea for keeping track of school supplies and art materials. Use a shoe organizer with clear pockets or jars. (From www. somethingtodo-jamie.blogspot.com)

For your toys, use clear toy storage bags, fabric storage boxes, or a huge stuffed animal storage where you can throw everything in! (From www.attemptingaloha.com)

A dish rack as book organizer. (From www.heatherjs life.blogspot.com )

Keep all postcards, letters, notepads, among others in one tray/box. (From www.design sponge.com

Arrange your books from smallest to biggest. (From www.houzz.com )

Add labels. (From www.iheartorganizing. blogspot.co.uk)

Chores for kids

Toddler (ages 2–3)

•             Pick up/ put away toys

•             Dust with feather duster/microfiber rag

•             Swiffer the floor

•             Put clothes in the dirty clothes hamper

•             Collect dirty clothes

•             Help move clothes from washer to dryer

•             Put clothes away

•             Make bed

•             Wipe cabinets

•             Wipe baseboards (soapy water)

Preschooler (ages 4–5)

•             All previous chores

•             Vacuum couch/ chairs/ cushions

•             Take out recycling

•             Set table

•             Clear table

•             Wash dishes (with supervision)

•             Clean windows

•             Wipe out bathroom sinks

•             Match socks

•             Fold dish towels

•             Weed

•             Water indoor plants

•             Feed pets

Early Elementary (ages 6–8)

•             All previous chores

•             Meal prep (wash produce, find ingredients, simple cutting)

•             Wipe bathroom sinks, counters, toilets

•             Hang out laundry

•             Sweep

•             Vacuum

•             Collect garbage

•             Get mail

•             Fold/hang laundry

•             Clean microwave

•             Rake leaves

Source: TheHappyHousewife.com