Chores for 7 year olds: 10 ideas that fit
At seven, kids can handle real jobs around the house and remember a short routine. These chores fit most seven year olds. Every child is different, so pick the ones that fit yours.
- Make their bed
- Tidy their room
- Set and clear the table
- Unload the dishwasher (no knives)
- Fold towels and sort laundry
- Feed the pet
- Water the plants
- Pack their school bag
- Wash vegetables for dinner
- Sweep a small area
Tips
- Keep the same chores on the same days, so they turn into a habit.
- Let them tick the chart themselves.
- Points for each chore help, as long as the reward is something they picked.
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.