chores for 18 to 2 years

Im Not trying to brag but we do all this with Savannah already! She loved putting her clothes away after I fold it she even try's to help fold but that doesn't work so well! and she really love putting the shopping away! feels good when you notice your doing some things right! hehe


Toddlers (18 months - 2 years)

1. Wiping baseboards with duster or dry rag

2. Taking laundry to appropriate room — tell them where the items go and see whether or not they remember after the first few times you do this chore with them.

3. Matching socks — also a good skill for teaching concepts of "same" and "different"

4. Bringing safe, unbreakable dishes in from table, clearing table

5. Putting safe, unbreakable items on table (napkins, cups)

6. Picking up toys — they may not want to, but they can

7. Putting stuffed animals on bed in the morning

8. Pushing laundry basket to appropriate room

9. Putting trash in wastebasket

10. Putting clothes in hamper

11. Handing adult an item from grocery bag