Spring is just around the corner and it’s time to get cleaning. At SuperMoms360.com we believe the kids can help out, too! With a little guidance, supervision and patience, the whole family can pitch in with age appropriate responsibilities.
Getting Started
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Start them young – even little ones can contribute
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Be patient – they are kids, not little adults, and need guidance
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Keep tasks age-appropriate and add on as they get older
Ages 3-5
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Put toys away
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Put shoes away & clothes in laundry basket
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Put out placemats to help set table
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Clear place at table
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Match socks from clean laundry
Ages 6-8
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ADD from above responsibilities, plus:
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Tidy room
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Wipe counters in bathroom
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Set table & clear plates
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Empty dishwasher
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Put away own laundry
Ages 9-10
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ADD from above responsibilities, plus:
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Clean bedroom
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More thoroughly clean bathroom – wipe counters, mirrors & toilet
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Dusting
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Help washing dishes
Tweens & Teens
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ADD from above responsibilities, plus:
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Vacuuming
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Start doing own laundry
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Moping & dusting
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Help with weekly cleaning tasks
Rewards
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Create a responsibility chart for kids with both required and optional tasks
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Required tasks shouldn’t need rewards but be considered part of family responsibilities
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To get allowance, kids need to do 1-2 items each day on the optional list as well
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Other reward ideas include sticker charts or filling jars with small items for good behavior. Once the jar is full, the kids get a special outing.
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