10 Chores for Children Ages 6 and 7 - 10 chores for children aged 6 and 7. Dust. - Dust. Dusting for us entails removing everything from a surface, dusting it all, and then replacing everything. - Dishes should be washed and dried. - Clean the table. - Weeds should be pulled. - Work in the garden. - Water plants. - Get the mail.