Suitable chores for 5 year old

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I would think helping out with setting the table (maybe putting the

silverware out, napkins, bringing condiments to the table, etc), making

sure to pick up their own toys each day in the shared living spaces, as

well as their own bedrooms, helping to pick up the living room, putting

their own dirty clothing into thier own basket, that sort of thing.

Easy to do every day things that teach them to pick up after themselves

while also looking at it as a way to contribute to keeping the house

clean and running smoothly.

At that age, I would think allowance could be fairly small, maybe a

quarter for each day, or a dime for each chore completed each day. Set

up a piggy bank (I’d recommend using a mason jar so they can see the

change being added, and adding up), and for each chore done at the end

of the day, drop in the amount. They’ll physically see their

money “grow”, and see the reward they can get.

Of course, you don’t have to do an allowence, and I’d rather not start

that debate back up, I’m just saying that if you want an idea, there’s

one for that, too. 🙂

Heather

— In Budget101_@yahoogroups.com, Ria wrote:

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> I’d appreciate if anyone has any ideas on what would

> be suitable chores for a 5 year old.

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> Thank you!

> Ria

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