I'm coming up with a chore chart for my five-year-old, what should I put on it?

Question

I don't want to overload her, maybe just 4-5 things. She already makes her bed in the morning.

Answer 1

Making her own bed is the best one to start with. She can also pick up after herself (toys, clothes, dinner plate, etc...), prepare herself for the next day (set out clothes, backpack, etc...) She can help set the table, clear the table, sweep the floor after a meal. At five, she still needs a model figure so whatever you expect her to do, make sure you are modelling the same behavior in yourself

Answer 2

I would say
make your bed,

feed and water pet if any ( you still have to supervise though so you know they got fed )

help empty the dishwasher ( put away what the can reach)

wash the table after meals

sweep kitchen floor

put toys away and keep room neat

at that age many things are still to advanced, but even little jobs are great for them, my son is 2 almost 3 and loves to help me unload the dishwasher, he does the forks and spoons, and feeding the dog is favourite, although he tries to feed her more then 2 times ocassionally lol

Answer 3

I think its great shes already making her bed!
How about putting her clothes in the washbasket and packing her schoolbag for the next day by herself?
Thats probably enough for her to do at that age but always make her tasks simple and fun and start off with things personal to her which seems to be what you are doing!

Answer 4

Choose a few chores that she already shows interest in, the things she always wants to help you do, and can do well enough to satisfy you without you criticizing her.

She could help you sort and fold laundry ,help set/clear the table, or bring in the newspaper or mail. She could put away the clean pots and pans, and help put away groceries after shopping.

Answer 5

I would pick some of these (not all)

Brush Teeth
Set the Table
Swiffer the Kitchen
Water Plants
Get the Mail
Put Books Back on Shelf
Put Dirty Clothes in Hamper
Kiss Mommy :-)

Answer 6

don't put things on it that she alreay does. It could be clears her plates after she each meal, cleans up toys at the end of the day, feeds pets(if you have one) dusting, wiping of table, keeping own room clean(clothes). There are also things she could help with, my daughter likes to help unload the dishwasher, fold laundry(she does a really good job). Just some ideas to get started with.

Answer 7

I have mine put the silverware away when it's done in the dishwasher, I do the sharp knives...I also have him pick up the bathroom and get it ready for me to sweep...Most of the time though, he does it for me. Taking dirty clothes to the laundry room....

Answer 8

try sweeping and maybe bring a chair to the sink and let her try rinsing the dishes if you do them by hand . good luck and have a great day .