By third grade, kids should be held responsible for these items. One of the best ways to start off younger kids. There are commercial ones available or, you can easily make one with a poster board. Have them on a bulletin board with each child's name and chores listed. Have them check off their chores when they've finished.
Older kids can tackle one of their own, like window cleaning.
Use a spray bottle of commercial cleaner, or fill one with vinegar and water. Give them soft cloths or old diapers and teach them the proper way to wash windows streak-free. Younger kids can help Mom and Dad turn mattresses, clean blinds or wash walls. Getting them involved early is the key. Before Painting Summer is the season when you put a fresh look on the house by painting.