| 3-4 YEAR OLDS CAN: | 10-12 YEAR OLDS CAN ALSO: |
| Pick up Toys | Clean mirrors |
| Fold Dishtowels and Washcloths | Clean kitchen counters & sink |
| Match Socks | Fold and put away laundry |
| Put small items in the garbage | Put away groceries |
| Give food to pets | Pack their own lunch |
| Water indoor plants | Light yard work |
| Load the dishwasher | |
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| 5-6 YEAR OLDS CAN ALSO: | 13-14 YEAR OLDS CAN ALSO: |
| Answer the telephone | Clean the bathroom |
| Sweep a deck/patio/porch | Change bed sheets |
| Wipe the bathroom sink | Mow the lawn |
| Put forks and spoons away | Wash dishes by hand |
| Put their own clothes in the drawer | Wash the car |
| Sort laundry into color piles | Do laundry |
| Use a hand-held vacuum | Shovel snow |
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| 7-9 YEAR OLDS CAN ALSO: | 15 YEARS AND UP CAN ALSO: |
| Take out Garbage | Use a leaf blower |
| Set the table | Use a snow blower |
| Clear the table | Clean the refrigerator |
| Vacuum an area rug | Reorganize storage areas |
| Clean the inside of the car | Make Dinner |
| Empty the dishwasher | |
| Put away clean dry dishes | |
| Water the garden | |
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| * The ages listed
are approximate, and capabilities will vary depending on the individual
child.
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