Let’s Get Your Child Involved in Household Tasks!

Developmental Sequence for Household Management Tasks

As your child grows, their curiosity in household tasks will also grow. They will see their mom or dad washing dishes, folding clothes, or vacuuming and think it would be fun to assist them. Below is the developmental sequence your child will grow through in terms of household management skills.

13 months:

Your child will imitate housework as their mom or dad completes it

2 years:

Your child will pick up and put toys away with parental reminders
They will begin copying parents’ domestic activities

3 years:

Carries things without dropping them
Dusts with assistance
Dries dishes with assistance
Gardens with assistance
Puts toys away with reminders
Wipes up spills

4 years:

Fixes dry cereal and snacks
Helps with sorting laundry

5 years:

Puts toys away neatly
Can make a sandwich
Takes out trash
Makes bed
Puts dirty clothes in hamper
Answers telephone correctly

6 years:

Completes simple errands and household chores without redoing
Cleans sink and wash dishes with help
Crosses street safely

7-9 years:

Begins to cook simple meals
Puts clean clothes away and hangs up clothes
Manages small amounts of money
Can use telephone correctly

Listed below are are a few helpful products to help your child engage in household tasks:

Guidecraft Classic Kitchen Helper Stool

This is a lightweight adjustable stool for children 2+ years
Front and back keeper, non slip mats, and folds for storage purposes
Grows in height with your child and can hold up to 125 pounds
This is a great product for your child to stand at the sink or counter with their parents to help with meal preparation or the dishes