The Piggy Bank: Age Appropriate Tasks
If you are looking for some tasks that your kiddos can tackle and earn some extra money but are worried that mowing the lawn is too much for a 7-year-old—you should probably check out our latest edition of The Piggy Bank! While we certainly want to encourage young ones to start earning money and establish a foundation of financial literacy we want to help them set attainable goals. By offering them the opportunity to make money by completing age appropriate tasks then you are encouraging their drive to work, building up their self-confidence and creating a foundation for financial education. Below is a list of tasks that would be appropriate by various age groups. This information was found on the neatlings website, I’ve included a link at the end (it also contains a free printable!).
Age 2-3
- Clean the bathroom sink/counter
- Dust Rooms
- Feed Pets
- Pick Up Sticks in the Yard
- Wipe Down Fronts of Cabinets & Appliances
- Wipe Down Knobs, Switches & Railings
Age4-5
- Fill Hand Soap
- Get the Mail
- Match Socks
- Unload Dishwasher
- Vacuum Couch
- Wash Windows
Age 6-7
- Clean Bathroom Mirror
- Clean Dining Room and Play Room
- Clean the Bathtub
- Clean up after Pets
- Set the Table
- Clear the Table
- Load the Dishwasher
- Sweep Floors
Age 8-10
- Clean Bathrooms
- Clean Microwave
- Exercise the Pet
- Fold Laundry
- Make Lunches
- Take out Trash
- Vacuum Rooms
- Wash Dishes
- Weed the Garden
Sources: http://www.neatlings.com/blog/age-appropriate-chores-for-kids-free-printable