Types of Chores Toddlers Should Do

Although a toddler is still learning and developing many skills, it̵7;s not too early to begin involving your young child in family chores. By teaching important household skills and encouraging your toddler to help the family, you instill responsibility and positive habits, according to the Duke University Talent Identification Program.

  1. Creating Chores

    • Your toddler isn̵7;t ready to fold a basket of laundry or sweep the kitchen floor yet, due to his young age. To begin assigning chores to a toddler, it will probably be necessary to create and assign special chores that are ideal for your child̵7;s limited attention span and skills, states the Nick Jr. website. Be careful not to overwhelm your child̵7;s limited attention span and his ability to handle the chore -- keeping the chore short and simple is best.

    Working Together

    • Having your toddler work alongside you as you complete household chores can be an ideal way to teach your child while spending positive time together. You might ask your toddler to bring you towels out of a laundry basket to enable you to fold them or you could have your little one hand you items out of a shopping bag on the floor. Obviously, these chores aren̵7;t of paramount importance, but they help your child feel important and involved. Expect chores to take longer when your toddler helps you -- that's part of the teaching process.

    Appropriate Chores

    • Choose chores that center around picking up or cleaning up for your toddler, advises Deborah Carroll and Stella Reid, authors of ̶0;Nanny 911.̶1; Placing dirty clothing in the hamper, stacking books, putting toys away and clearing items from a table are some examples of age-appropriate chores for a toddler, according to the WebMD website. A toddler might also be adept at matching socks and helping to sort laundry, too.

    Positive Praise

    • Provide significant amounts of praise for your toddler as she begins to help you around the house, advises the Nick Jr. website. Anytime you notice your toddler working hard to help, regardless of the quality of the work, provide positive feedback so your child can feel your encouragement and appreciation. When your child feels like an important and valued member of the family, she̵7;ll probably feel motivated to continue working and contributing to the family.

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