A child can flip the tags over as she completes each daily chore. At the end of the day, a parent can check for any open tags and have the child finish up before getting ready for bed. When your pajamas are on and teeth brushed, then we will read a book. Prior to having your child complete her chores, hide pennies, nickels, or dimes around the house under the items that need to be cleaned. Simply review the list, consider your child's age, ability, and personality, and select chores appropriate for your child.
Preschoolers can handle one or two simple jobs.
As children get older and more capable they can handle a larger quantity of jobs, as well as those that are more complex. Put toys away, fill pet's food dish, put clothes in hamper, wipe up spills, dust, pile books or magazines, choose clothes and dress self. Above plus, make own bed, empty wastebaskets, bring in mail or newspaper, clear table, pull weeds, use hand-held vacuum to pick up crumbs, water flowers, unload utensils from dishwasher, wash plastic dishes at sink, fix bowl of cereal. Above plus, sort laundry, sweep floors, handle personal hygiene, set and clear table, help make and pack lunch, weed, rake leaves, keep bedroom tidy, pour own drinks, answer telephone. No reprints without written permission.