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2 to 3 years · Toilet training · Assist in pulling weeds · Put groceries away on lower shelves · Make limited chore, food and clothing choices · Simple hygiene brush teeth, wash hands, face and brush hair · Sweep floor w/small broom or push small vacuum · Stack magazines, newspapers, etc · Help dress themselves · Clean up their spills · Pick up toys 4 years · Feed pets · Make a salad · Help wash car · Sharpen pencils · Help in yard and garden · Help with school lunches · Help with grocery list & shopping · Help prepare plates of food for meals · Hold hand mixer for potatoes or cake mix · Be able to play without constant adult supervision · Prepare simple desserts such as Jell-O or pudding · Make bed and clean/vacuum their room · Tell parents before going out to play · Help with dishes/load dishwasher · Put most groceries away · Share toys with friends · Bring milk to the table · Prepare cold cereal · Dust furniture · Get the mail · Set table 5 years · Pour own drink · Learn to tie shoes · Help with meal planning · Prepare the dinner table · Add ingredients to a recipe · Clean mirrors and windows · Separate clothing for washing · Clean up after self in bathroom · Make simple breakfast and cleanup · Fold clean clothes and put away · Feed and clean up after pets · Choose clothes & dress self · Use proper phone etiquette · Pay for small purchases · Help clean out the car · Take out the garbage · Run own bath water 6 years · Shake rugs · Peel vegetables · Water plants and flowers · Hang up own clothes in closet · Write simple gift "Thank you" notes · Cook simple food (hot dogs, boil eggs & make Toast) · Be responsible for own treating minor cuts & bruises · Straighten/clean out silverware drawer · Gather wood for fireplace · Take dog for a walk · Help clean garage · Tie own shoes · Rake leaves 7 years · Care of bike · Take phone messages · Run errands for parents · Water the lawn & shrubs, flowers, etc · Get self up in the morning and to bed at night · Carry own lunch money and notes to the school · Sweep and wash patio, sidewalk & driveway · Clean the bathroom and floors · Carry in grocery sacks · Wash dog or cat · Train pets 8 to 9 years · Mop & wax floor · Clean window blinds · Fold blankets and towels · Help plan & rearrange furniture · Sew buttons and rips in clothing · Shop for and select clothes and shoes · Help with defrosting & cleaning refrigerator · Begin to read recipes and cook for the family · Build a campfire, get items ready for cookout or BBQ · Baby-sit for short periods of time (with supervision) · Clean up animal messes in the yard and house · Fold napkins and set silverware properly · Help others with their work when asked · Straighten own closet and drawers · Pick fruit from garden, trees etc. · Bathe younger sister or brother · Paint fence or shelves · Clean patio furniture · Write simple letters · Clean storage room · Feed the baby 9 TO 10 years · Wait on guests · Learn about banking · Cross streets unassisted · Measure detergent 'bleach · Prepare food from box mixes · Receive and answer own mail · Use simple first aid, learn CPR · Buy groceries using list and do comparative shopping · Keep track of own dentist, doctor, school appointments · Do chores for neighbors (some for pay, some volunteer) · Change sheets on bed and put dirty in basket/hamper · Do regularly scheduled chores without reminder · Plan birthday parties for others · Make and pour juices & drinks · Learn to use sewing machine · Learn about basic car care · Operate washer/dryer · Prepare family meals · Wash the family car 10 to 11 years · Maintain hobbies · Be alone at home · Handle sums of money up to $500 · Be able to read schedules & take the city bus · Pack own suitcase when staying overnight with friends · Act responsible when in public places alone or with peers · Earn money by baby-sitting & collecting bottles, cans & paper 11 & 12 years · Mow lawn · Run own errands · Have paper route · Clean oven and stove · Clean pool and pool area · Put siblings to bed and help dress them · Able to schedule time to allow for studies · Help parent build things and assist with family errands · Help with minor car maintenance (oil change, add fluids, etc) · Join organizations, do outside assignments, attend functions & assume leadership roles (From Life in the Family Zoo, by John M Platt, Ed.D. 1989)
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