This document contains responsibility lists for children and teenagers at different ages/grades. It includes basic chores like making beds, cleaning rooms, taking out trash, doing laundry and dishes. The responsibilities increase with age from infant/toddler tasks like helping pick up toys to tween/teen duties such as vacuuming, meal preparation and lawn care. The lists are intended to help families organize household responsibilities by person and day of the week.
1. RESPONSIBILITY LIST – INFANT / TODDLER
Chores/Responsibility Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat
Help Make the Bed
Pick up Toys and Books
Put Dirty Clothes in Hamper
Help Wipe up Messes
Dust with Socks
Help Feed Pets
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2. RESPONSIBILITY LIST – PRESCHOOLER
Chores/Responsibility Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat
Set the Table
Clear the Table
Dust
Windex the Windows
Help Prepare Meals
Carry in and Put Away
Groceries
Make Bed
Clean Room
Put Dirty Clothes in Hamper
Feed Pets
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3. RESPONSIBILITY LIST – GRADESCHOOLER
Chores/Responsibility Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat
Vacuum
Set & Clear Table
Take Out Trash
Fold Laundry
Put Away Laundry
Take Care of Pets
Make Bed
Clean Bedroom
Set Table
Clear Table
Wash Dishes
Dust
Separate Whites and Colors
in Laundry
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5. RESPONSIBILITY LIST – TWEEN
Chores/Responsibility Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat
Wash the Dishes
Prepare Simple Meals
Clean the Bathroom
Wash & Dry Laundry
Vacuum
Mop
Take Out Trash
Fold & Put Away Laundry
Make Bed
Clean Bedroom
Dust
Take Care of Pets
Rake Leaves
Help Wash the Car
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6. RESPONSIBILITY LIST – TEEN
Chores/Responsibility Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat
Clean Bathroom
Vacuum
Mop
Dust
Prepare Meals
Set & Clear Table
Wash Dishes
Take Out Trash
Make Bed
Clean Bedroom
Take Care of Pets
Mow the Lawn
Wash Cars
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