Preschoolers can help with many more chores than we often think! While they may not be able to do them independently, you can lay the foundation for joyful service now!
Chores preschoolers can help with include:
- Dusting (a sock over the hand works well)
- Sweeping (with a small hand-held broom)
- Picking up toys (music makes it fun)
- Putting away laundry
- Getting dressed
- Unloading the dishwasher
- Pouring and mixing ingredients for cooking
- Setting the table
- Watering plants — indoors and outdoors
We will take a look at some easy ways to help your child accomplish these tasks over the next week few days!
I have also found these resources helpful:
Homeschooling at the Speed of Life
Other posts about chores:
- “Helping Hands” Chore Chart
- Sweeping with a preschooler (quick training tip)
- Utensil Sort (unloading the dishwasher)
- Printable chore chart
Getting dressed and staying dressed! I will definitely be looking forward to any tips on this….. 😉
a mini vacuum! seriously, they can use this to pick up there mess hehe.
My oldest daughter started helping me fold washcloths and small hand and dish towels at age 3…I had to help her a lot and they weren’t perfect but she definitely improved and independently started helping me with larger towels at age 4 (though we had to do it together since they’re bigger than she is!). She is also starting to help fold her own pants/skirts/shorts (and shirts if we feel ambitious). My 2 1/2 year old joined in by herself with the small towels and she puts silverware away (excluding the sharp knives and other potentially dangerous things) while my 4 year old dries the plastic dishes we use while washing up.