Chores for 5 year olds: 10 ideas that fit
Five year olds love to help, as long as the job is short and clear. These chores fit most five year olds. Every child is different, so pick the ones that fit yours.
- Make their bed (roughly is fine)
- Put toys back in the basket
- Put dirty clothes in the hamper
- Set napkins and spoons on the table
- Clear their own plate
- Match socks from the laundry
- Water the plants
- Feed a pet, with a grown-up nearby
- Wipe up small spills
- Help unpack unbreakable groceries
Tips
- Start with one or two chores, not the whole list.
- Do it together the first few times.
- Praise the effort right away, even when it isn't perfect.
Turn the list into a chart
Print our free weekly chore chart, or use Family Points: your child ticks each chore on the phone, you approve, and the points add up to a reward they picked.