Chores for a seven year old?

Question

What are some good choices of chores and good ways to enforce and keep track of them for a seven year old?

Answer 1

Clearing off the table after dinner, cleaning up their toys, putting their clothes away, dusting.

Answer 2

It depends on the child but having them collect their own laundry to a basket and making their own bed is a good start, then having them help set the table or sweep the bathroom are easy and quick. The chore should take no more than 10 minutes as a rule or the child will find it to difficult. Keep a chart of their chores and star when the chore is finished and frown when it is missed when they reach a given number of stars give them a reward like $5, a book, or a special trip to the park. If there is a reward for chore completion they will be more co-operative. Good Luck!

Answer 3

Well my daughter is 6 and i make her help around the house but she still doesnt seem ready to help so i would start of slow my daughter helps me gather laundry and put it in the washer and put things in the dryer she helps load the dishwasher,sweep floors,clean up the pets clean her room, make her bed, and other little things and to keep track make a chart together days of the week and what day she does what and then she gets stickers on the chart each day and at the end of the month you give her an allowance usually a dollar for every year they are my daughter gets 6 bucks a week and my son gets 4 dollars a week candy and treats will also help her do her chores good luck i know im still having a hard time with my two

Answer 4

I have always taught my children that chores are a part of being a family, everyone has to do their part. Always have them make their bed and clean their own room, Make sure they know you are a parent not a maid. Children love to help, let them do fun stuff too, like to stir something cold in a bowl, mix the salad, something fun in the kitchen, Teach them to rinse their dish, clean up the sink in the bathroom after they brush their teeth, all these things will help them as they get older. Put away, right after you use, this way there is less of a mess. Boys take out the trash, girls do the dishes, and then comes the surprise, when you switch the chores every now and then. Make it fun for the child, make your child feel like they are a part of something, not like they are being punished,,,the word chore...well we should make up a new word. Best of luck, hope this helps.

Answer 5

When kindergarten started, so did the chores. This means picking up toys every nite, helping clean off the table, putting laundry in the basket, feeding the cat. In return, he gets an allowance. Double duty: learning responsibility and learning the value of a dollar. Now, he understands how much he makes in a week ($5) versus the new Superman toy = 5 weeks allowance.

Answer 6

I have a 6 year old daughter and she has chores to do. We bought a chore chart from Hobby Lobby (they are like $1). One of the charts has pictures on them like make your bed, brush your teeth, take a bath, pick up your toys, etc. The other one is blank so you can add whatever chores you want ( which we put stuff like clean off table, clean the glass door, etc.) On the charts they have a box for each day of the week, so every day that she does that chore we put a check mark in the box. Every week or two we will add up the check marks and give her a dollar in monopoly money for each check mark. She can then turn them in for coupons (like movie night, stay up late on the weekend, extra snack,etc.) or she can turn it in for real money. Each monopoly dollar equals $.10. She really likes it and it teaches responsibilty and how to handle money at the same time. Good luck with whatever decision you make! :-)

Answer 7

all of my kids take part in chores. 5 year old dusts, 7 year old cleans his room, vacuums, 8 year old switches off laundry and dishes with help, cleans room, 9 year old does just about anything that needs to be done. They all clean their rooms and put their clothes away. We use a sticker chart and if they do it with out yelling about it then they get a sticker. Once it is full for the week then they get a prize. We have a treasure box.

Answer 8

Ages 2 and 3
Many toddlers are eager to help with chores, and while their “helping” may not always be appreciated, keeping their excitement and the habit of helping out alive, should be. Sticker charts are a great way to keep toddlers excited about helping. Their chores may have to be completed with you helping every step of the way, but you are laying the groundwork for children that find chores and helping a way of life.

Some chores 2-3 year olds can do…
Help make the bed.
Pick up toys and books.
Take laundry to the laundry room.
Help feed pets.
Help wipe up messes.
Dust with socks on their hands.
Mop in areas with help.


Ages 4 and 5
Preschoolers still find helping to be an exciting venture and usually are thrilled when time is taken to teach them new chores.


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They are ready to do some chores without constant supervision. Rewards at this age are very motivating. A sticker chart that allows you to build up to bigger rewards can be appropriate. For some preschoolers, tying chores to an allowance is a great option and fosters independence in choosing a reward.
Some chores preschoolers can do in addition to the ones above…
Clear and set the table.
Dust
Help out in cooking and preparing food.
Carrying and putting away groceries.


Ages 6-8
These school age kids may or may not still have their childlike enthusiasm for completing chores. What they do have, however, is an overwhelming desire to be independent. Parents and caregivers can guide children to become independent in their chores, using chore charts to keep track of their responsibilities both completed and pending.

Some chores that they are capable of in addition to the ones above…
Take care of pets.
Vacuum and mop.
Take out trash.
Fold and put away laundry.



Ages 9-12
Children in this preteen age are capable of increasing responsibility where chores are concerned. Keep in mind that many children this age rely on continuity. Find a system that works for your family and do not change it without the input and support of the people it directly affects. Make sure that you factor in rewards and consequences and address those issues with your children. Let them know the consequences of not completing chores, as well as the rewards for fulfilling their responsibilities.

Some Chores preteens are capable of in addition to the ones above…
Help wash the car.
Learn to wash dishes.
Help prepare simple meals.
Clean the bathroom.
Rake leaves.
Operate the washer and dryer.


Ages 13-17
Teenagers are developmentally ready to handle almost any chore in the home. At the same time a teenager’s schedule can sometimes become quite hectic, leaving little time for chores. Make sure that the workload of your teenagers is manageable.

Some chores teenagers are capable of in addition to the ones above…
Replace light bulbs and vacuum cleaner bags.
All parts of the laundry.
Wash windows.
Clean out refrigerator and other kitchen appliances.
Prepare meals.
Prepare grocery lists.

Remember that children mature at their own pace and not all kids will be capable of advanced chores at the same age, just as some children may be ready for more difficult chores at a younger age. The most important guidelines are supervision and evaluation of your child’s needs and abilitie

Answer 9

our son has to feed and water the dogs, and cats. 2 of both. he has to take out the bathroom trash. he has to make his bed and clean his room. and do his homework and make good grades. if you don't want to do an allowance thing, you could make a chart with the days of the week and chores and let him put stickers for what he does each day and maybe he can get an award at the end of the week? like a hot wheel car, or maybe going to see a movie, etc.

Answer 10

My daughter is six. She makes her bed makes mine if i ask. She wipes the table and counters. dumps the bathrooms garbage and keeps her room clean. She also will help with cleaning up her Lil brothers toys. She gets laundry out of the dry and folds her own clothes. Sometimes she will help grade cheese and peel potatoes. She thinks all of it is fun and she look s forward to her allowance which is five dollars a week

Answer 11

I'd make a checklist and post on the fridge.
My husband made a chore chart for my kids and adapted it to their strengths and weaknesses. I saved it on the computer and would make changes based on what areas they were excelling or needed improvements.

Make your bed
Keep your room picked up
Help set the table
Take your plate to the sink or put in dishwasher after meals
Sort clothes with you on laundry day