What are some an appropriate chore for 8 and 11 year olds?

Question

i mean like chores wat would be easy and good help?

Answer 1

Depends on what they can reach. doing own laundry.
folding and putting away own clothes. washing own windows.
taking out trash. sweeping porch. setting table. doing dishes.
you might have to teach them some, so they can do it on their own.

Answer 2

Some kids are a bit faster in learning chores than others. But at that age they can pick up their toys, make their beds, feed the pets, take out the garbage (if it's not too heavy), and maybe dust or put away clean dishes. Some will even wash the dishes and run the vacuum cleaner. And the 11 year old can start learning how to do laundry, though that shouldn't be a regular chore for another 3 or 4 years.

Answer 3

You would be surprised at what an 8 and 11 year old can do. Make a list of the household chores then choose. You'll be surprised at everything that needs to be done but able to assign things to EVERYONE including the spouse. Mine are grown but at that age, believe me they were doing a lot of the chores because I was a single mom and working 2 jobs. Their room didn't count because that was a given. You live in my house, you keep your room clean.

Sorting, washing and returning laundry is a good place to start. Vacuum, sweep, dog patrol, setting and cleaning the table, loading/unloading dishwasher are all good ideas. Unsupervised things would be those without chemicals. At this age, war could break out at any moment and a trip to the ER might be the result.

We kept a white board on the wall in the kitchen and switched off. If she had the floors this week, he had them next week. Keeps down those words ... "Not Fair"

Answer 4

- Clear the dinner table, clear plates and put into dishwasher/wash. Help with pots and pans. Unload dishwasher.

- Make bed daily.

- Learn how to separate laundry. Help fold laundry. Put own laundry away.

- Help wash the car.

- Walk the dog.

- Clean up bathroom after they use it (no wet towels on floor, no toothpaste in sink).

I'm not promoting child slavery, but kids definately need to help out around the house. A little incentive doesn't hurt either. Kids don't really have a grasp yet on how they are affecting others. So, while a parent might argue that the chores are for the benefit of the family, and necessary b/c the family is a team (parents work all day - kids need to help out) they don't see this big picture yet. Have a small but steady cash incentive every week will encourage good habits.

Answer 5

8 and 11-year-olds are old enough to do any tasks around the house that don't require them to climb ladders or doing heavy lifting. You will need to show them how to clean, dust, vacuum, do laundry, etc. and once they learn the steps, they should be quite capable. Of course you wouldn't want children to use dangerous cleaning fluids, bleach, etc. But many times these aren't the best products to use in our environment anyway. Make a list of tasks (long list) and ask them to choose which four they'd like to do. Switch tasks from time to time so they don't get bored. Congratulations on training your children to take responsibilities in the family.

Answer 6

doing dishes, walking the dog if you have one, feeding what ever pets you might have, clean there bedrooms, take out the trash, sweep the kitchen floor after dinner, set the dinner table, clear the dinner table, teach them to change the sheets on there beds once a week, there are so many. I hope some of these help you.

Answer 7

My kiddos are a bit younger, but they set the table, sweep, keep their things put away, and help with the laundry. They also have a garden they water and check on.

My five-year-old even wants to learn how to do the laundry himself. I suppose he thinks our digital washer and dryer look fun. I let him do the sheets and towels. He also has his own pet fish to feed.

I think chores are good for kids. It helps them feel like they are contributing to the family and helps them to learn responsibility that will help them later in life. My kiddos love helping out around the house and beg me to let them help me constantly.

Answer 8

Taking out the trash, cleaning their rooms, dishes, dusting, vacuuming..feeding the animals...clearing the table or setting it,, ALOT of things!

Answer 9

Well, you can tell them to clean their rooms or sweep the floors. You can even tell them to fold clothes for you.

Answer 10

sweeping floor / taking out trash / feeding pet / taking dirty clothes to laundry room