Chore List for Kids: 100+ Tasks by Room and Age

This is a master reference list of chores for kids, over 100 tasks organized by area of the home and responsibility type. Use it to build your family’s chore system from scratch: browse each section, pick the tasks that fit your child’s age and your household’s needs, then assign them.

For guidance on which chores suit which age, see our chores for kids by age guide. To organize your selections into a working chart, see our free printable chore chart templates.

Bedroom Chores

Making the bed and putting toys away suit children from age 3-4. Dusting surfaces, organizing drawers and tidying a study area are appropriate from age 6+.

• Making the bed
• Straightening pillows
• Folding blankets
• Putting toys away
• Organizing shelves
• Putting books back
• Putting dirty clothes in the laundry basket
• Folding clean clothes
• Putting clothes away
• Organizing drawers
• Cleaning under the bed
• Dusting bedroom surfaces
• Tidying desk or study area
• Arranging stuffed animals
• Making sure the floor is clear
• Opening curtains in the morning
• Closing curtains at night
• Changing pillowcases with help
• Checking the room before bedtime

Bathroom Chores

Wiping the sink, hanging towels and organizing toiletries suit ages 5+. Cleaning mirrors and deeper bathroom cleaning suit ages 8+.

• Wiping the sink
• Organizing toiletries
• Putting towels away
• Hanging wet towels
• Replacing hand towels
• Cleaning mirrors with supervision
• Wiping bathroom counters
• Refilling toilet paper
• Organizing bathroom drawers
• Putting bath toys away
• Cleaning toothbrush holder
• Making sure the bathroom floor is clear

Kitchen Chores

Setting the table and clearing plates suit ages 4–5. Loading the dishwasher, sweeping and preparing simple snacks are appropriate from age 7+.

• Setting the table
• Clearing the table
• Wiping the table
• Wiping counters
• Sweeping the floor
• Putting dishes in the sink
• Loading dishwasher with safe items
• Unloading dishwasher with safe items
• Putting away utensils
• Organizing snack drawers
• Putting away groceries
• Washing fruits and vegetables
• Preparing simple snacks
• Helping mix ingredients
• Organizing pantry shelves
• Taking out recycling with help
• Checking the kitchen before bed

Living Room Chores

Picking up toys, folding blankets and arranging cushions suit ages 3-4. Vacuuming and cleaning under furniture suit ages 7+.

• Picking up toys
• Folding blankets
• Arranging cushions
• Organizing books
• Dusting shelves
• Wiping coffee table
• Putting games away
• Cleaning under furniture
• Organizing remote controls
• Sweeping the floor
• Vacuuming with supervision

Laundry Chores

Sorting socks and putting clean laundry away suit ages 5+. Managing a full laundry cycle independently suits ages 10+.

• Putting dirty clothes in the basket
• Sorting clothes by colour
• Matching socks
• Folding towels
• Folding shirts
• Putting laundry away
• Carrying light laundry baskets
• Organizing closet shelves
• Checking for missing socks

School and Study Chores

All tasks suit ages 5+. By age 8, children can manage their full school prep routine independently without reminders.

• Packing school bag
• Unpacking school bag
• Organizing notebooks
• Sharpening pencils
• Cleaning desk
• Sorting papers
• Preparing homework space
• Putting school shoes away
• Organizing backpack pockets

Outdoor Chores

Watering plants and sweeping the porch suit ages 5+. Raking leaves, pulling weeds and organizing outdoor storage suit ages 8+.

• Watering plants
• Watering garden
• Sweeping porch
• Cleaning outdoor toys
• Picking up sticks
• Raking leaves
• Pulling small weeds
• Cleaning patio area
• Putting bikes away
• Organizing outdoor storage

Pet Care Chores

All tasks suit ages 4+ with adult supervision for younger children. Feeding and watering a pet daily is one of the most effective first chores for building responsibility.

• Feeding pets
• Refilling water bowls
• Brushing pets
• Cleaning pet toys
• Organizing pet supplies
• Helping clean pet area
• Checking food levels

Car Chores

Most tasks suit ages 7+. Collecting rubbish and organizing car items are good starting points for this age group.

• Collecting rubbish from car
• Wiping seats
• Cleaning car floor mats
• Organizing car items
• Helping wash car exterior
• Putting items back in car

Organization Chores

Sorting and simple decluttering suit ages 5+. Labelling boxes and preparing donation items suit ages 8+.

• Sorting toys by type
• Organizing books by size
• Arranging games
• Cleaning storage bins
• Labelling boxes with help
• Decluttering shelves
• Preparing donation items

Personal Responsibility Chores

All tasks suit ages 4+. These self-directed habits form the foundation of a good morning routine — see our daily chores for kids guide for a morning and evening structure by age.

• Getting dressed independently
• Brushing hair
• Organizing personal items
• Packing lunch with help
• Preparing clothes for next day
• Keeping shoes organized
• Managing personal belongings

Weekly Chores

Vacuuming suits ages 7+; mopping with help suits ages 9+; changing bed sheets suits ages 8+. A weekly chore chart is the easiest way to distribute these across the week.

• Vacuuming rooms
• Mopping floors with help
• Changing bed sheets
• Organizing fridge shelves
• Cleaning rubbish bins
• Cleaning bathroom more thoroughly
• Reorganizing play areas

Monthly Chores

Most monthly chores suit ages 9+. These are deeper maintenance tasks best tackled during a dedicated family cleaning session.

• Sorting clothes by size
• Organizing seasonal items
• Cleaning under furniture
• Reorganizing closets
• Cleaning toys thoroughly
• Checking for broken items
• Helping clean windows

Team Chores

All ages. Pairing younger children with older siblings on shared tasks builds cooperation and speeds up the habit of contributing to the household.

• Cleaning shared spaces together
• Preparing meals together
• Organizing playroom together
• Cleaning yard together
• Sorting laundry together
• Packing for trips together

Skill-Building Chores

All ages — start simple and increase complexity as children grow. These tasks build practical life skills that go beyond keeping the house tidy.

• Measuring ingredients
• Counting items
• Sorting objects
• Following chore lists
• Managing time
• Completing chores independently
• Helping others with chores

Responsibility Chores for Older Kids

Ages 10-12 and up. These tasks prepare children for full independence, cooking, laundry, planning and caring for younger family members. See the full breakdown in our chores for kids by age guide.

• Preparing simple meals
• Managing laundry steps
• Helping with grocery lists
• Planning cleaning routines
• Caring for younger siblings briefly
• Managing pet schedules

How to Turn This List Into a Routine

A list is only useful when it becomes a system. Once you’ve selected the tasks that fit your child’s age and your family’s needs, these resources will help you put them into practice:

• By age: See our chores for kids by age guide for a
  detailed breakdown of what children can realistically handle at each stage.
• By routine: See our daily chores for kids guide for a
  morning and evening structure that works across age groups.
• By format: Download our free printable chore charts
  by age — ready-made daily and weekly templates for every stage.
• With an app: Kikaroo lets you assign tasks
  from this list to each child, set reminders and track completion — without the daily nagging.