Chores for kids ages 5 to 7
Between five and seven, kids can start doing real jobs on their own: making a simple bed, setting the table, matching socks, feeding the pet with a little help. They also start to care about fairness and progress, which makes a chore chart genuinely motivating.
This is a good age to introduce points. A child who can see “10 more points to movie night” learns that effort adds up, and that some things are worth waiting for.
44 chore ideas for ages 5 to 7
Toys and tidying
- Put puzzles away
- Stack books
- Clean up craft supplies
- Put hats and gloves away
Bedroom and laundry
- Make bed (simple)
- Put dirty clothes in hamper
- Match socks
- Sort laundry colors
- Help fold washcloths
- Clean bedroom floor
- Carry small laundry loads
- Put towels in basket
- Clean under bed
- Straighten pillows
Kitchen and meals
- Help set table
- Help pack lunch
- Wipe table
- Clean up after snack
- Help unload plastic dishes
- Bring groceries inside
- Put away silverware
- Help wipe counters
- Dry dishes
- Wash produce
- Put leftovers away
- Clean up after meals
Around the house
- Dust low surfaces
Pets
- Feed pets (with help)
Outdoors and garden
- Water plants
- Pick up sticks in yard
Bigger jobs and helping out
- Bring mail inside
Daily routines
Habits rather than jobs. Great for earning points, not usually for pay.
- Brush teeth (morning)
- Brush teeth (night)
- Wash hands
- Get dressed independently
- Make bed
- Pack school bag
- Read for 10 minutes
- Comb hair
- Take a bath or shower
- Put shoes by the door
- Bedtime routine
- Morning routine
- Practice letters or numbers
Tips for this age
- Break bigger jobs into steps: “put clothes in the hamper”, not “clean your room”.
- Use a chart they can read or recognise. Pictures and icons help early readers.
- Let them choose one chore from a short list. A little choice goes a long way.
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Parents also ask
What chores can a 5 year old do?
Making a simple bed, putting dirty clothes in the hamper, helping set the table, watering plants, dusting low surfaces and tidying toys are all realistic. Expect to help at first.
How many chores should a 6 year old have?
Three to five small daily jobs is plenty, plus the odd bigger job at the weekend. It’s better to have a few chores done every day than a long list that gets ignored.
Should 7 year olds get paid for chores?
Many families start a small allowance around this age, often with points for everyday chores and a little money for extra jobs. Our guide to paying kids for chores covers the options.