10 Creative Chores For 4 & 5 Year Olds

Want to help your child learn responsibility? Here are 10 chores that your 4 or 5 yr. old should easily be able to do by themselves. Includes helpful tips!

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I’m a big fan of children having regular chores. Not only does it help them learn important skills, but it also teaches them other things like being responsible, how to have a good work ethic and they experience the satisfaction of completing a job. Learn more

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10 CHORES FOR FOUR AND FIVE YEAR OLDS (I probably should clarify that our children only do several of these chores each day- not all 10! Learn more

Empty the dishwasher

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Move laundry from washer to dryer

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Vacuum

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10 Creative Chores For 4 & 5 Year Olds

Want to help your child learn responsibility? Here are 10 chores that your 4 or 5 yr. old should easily be able to do by themselves. Includes helpful tips!

Empty the dishwasher

Move laundry from washer to dryer

Vacuum

We have a fairly large vacuum but our son can still pretty easily handle it. Obviously, he does not vacuum as thoroughly as I would, but it sure helps keep the house cleaner if I have him vacuum a couple of times a week!

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