Once they reach the higher grades of elementary school, their chore list will start snowballing from the previous age lists. Things they helped with before can likely be done by them independently now, and responsibilities can extend from things that affect just them to things that help the entire family (like setting the table for dinner). Here are a few tasks you can realistically ask of your 8 to 10 year old:
- Clean their room.
- Set the table.
- Vacuum.
- Feed the family pet.
- Help wash the car.
- Take out the trash.
- Rake leaves.
- Help cook dinner or pack lunches.
- Empty/load the dishwasher.
- Put away groceries.
- Bring in the mail.
- Fold laundry and put it away.
