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Goddard School Discusses Your Child's First Chores
Children love to do grown-up things and to imitate you.
A wonderful way to play with and teach children is to bring them into your world, where real-life happens. Children love to do grown-up things and to imitate you. And when they contribute, they see themselves as players and get a well-earned self-esteem boost!
Age-Appropriate Chore Ideas from the parents at The Goddard School in Oakville
Toddlers
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- Pick up toys and books
- Collect dirty laundry
- Dust with socks on hands
Preschoolers
- Make the bed
- Help with laundry
- Help in the kitchen—cooking and preparing food
- Set the table
- Take dirty dishes to the kitchen
- Carry and put away groceries
Pre-Kindergarteners
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- Empty the dishwasher
- Feed the family pet
- Vacuum
- Take out the trash
- Fold and put away laundry
These activities are fun learning experiences, especially if you are teaching informally along the way. The chores may take a little longer as they learn the ropes and make mistakes, but the value for their learning and their self-regard are more than worth the extra time.