July 16, 2026

Age-Appropriate Chores: Household Responsibilities for Kids Aged 2 to 9

Chores for Toddlers (Aged 2–3)

• Putting toys back into the toy box

• Placing books neatly on the shelf

• Helping with dusting by wearing clean socks on their hands

• Assisting with feeding the family pet

• Placing dirty clothes into the laundry basket

• Helping to set the table (such as placing napkins and spoons)

• Setting the table

• Helping with simple meal preparation

• Folding hand towels

• Choosing their own outfits, getting dressed, and undressing

• Helping put away groceries in the refrigerator

• Hanging socks to dry on a low drying rack

• Matching colorful pairs of socks

• Preparing a basic sandwich

• Helping out while grocery shopping

• Taking responsibility for feeding the pet

• Making their own bed in the morning

• Taking out the trash

• Bringing in the morning paper or mail from the front door

• Folding clean clothes and linens

• Helping to clear the dinner table

• Checking items off the grocery shopping list

• Helping sweep or vacuum the floors

• Watering indoor and outdoor plants

• Retrieving letters from the mailbox

• Assisting with washing the dishes

• Setting and completely clearing the table

• Loading and unloading the dishwasher

• Changing the family pet's water bowl

• Assisting with age-appropriate cooking and meal prep tasks

• Folding clean laundry and putting it away neatly in their closet