This is the third post in a series on kids’ chores. We break the kids’ chores up into times across the day as follows:
And today I will share what they need to do in the evening. The table below doesn’t list their homework or reading requirements, but simply focuses on their contributions to keeping the home organised and tidy.
14 year old | 12 year old | 9 year old | 7 year old | 4 year old |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feed dog (alt nights). | Feed dog (alt nights). | |||
| Help with dinner preparation as requested | Set the table - pour water for each child. | Set the table - bring to the table any condiments needed. | Set the table - place cutlery out for everyone. | Set the table - put placemats on the table. |
| Return own dinner plate, cutlery and glass to kitchen bench. | Return own dinner plate, cutlery and glass to kitchen bench. | Return own and parents dinner plate, cutlery and glass to kitchen bench. | Return own dinner plate, cutlery and glass to kitchen bench. | Return own dinner plate, cutlery and glass to kitchen bench. |
| Shower. Return everything to its right place in the bathroom. Place dirty clothes in laundry basket. | Shower. Return everything to its right place in the bathroom. Place dirty clothes in laundry basket. | Shower. Return everything to its right place in the bathroom. Place dirty clothes in laundry basket. | Bath. Place dirty clothes in laundry basket. | Bath. Place dirty clothes in laundry basket. |
| Tidy desk and prepare clothes and school bag for the next day. | Tidy desk and prepare clothes and school bag for the next day. | Tidy desk and prepare clothes and school bag for the next day. | Prepare clothes and school bag for the next day. | Prepare clothes and kinder bag for the next day. |
| Brush teeth. Bed. | Brush teeth. Bed. | Brush teeth. Story with mum, then bed. | Brush teeth with mum or dad's help. Story with mum, then bed. | Brush teeth with mum or dad's help. Story with mum, then bed. |
You can download the above example to print out and stick to your fridge for the kids here:
PWK Kids Evening Chores Age Appropriate Example
Or you can use this blank template to make your own:
PWK Kids Evening Chores Blank Template
What chores do your kids do in the evening?