13 year olds are becoming independent young adults. Chores are a good way to teach them responsibility and independence. Some of the chores listed below can be too difficult for some kids. In such a case, it’s better for the parents to decide on what tasks the child should be doing.
Some examples of chores that might be challenging for some children are caring for pets or doing yard work. While other jobs like washing dishes or taking out the trash are simple enough and great ways to break them into the routine of household work. If your 13 year old is not yet ready to take on full responsibility for taking care of a pet you can supervise or check with them to ensure that they fed the pet or did whatever they were supposed to do. Some 13 years won’t need to be reminded at all. It all depends on the child and flexibility is the key.
Chore List for 13 Year Olds
Here are some age appropriate chores for a 13 year old:
- Load and transfer the laundry
- Fold clean laundry
- Pack bag for school without being told to do so
- Unload dishwasher
- Clean up after a meal
- Unpack groceries
- Vacuum or sweep the floor
- Empty small trash cans and take out trash
- Water plants and pull garden weed beds
- Wipe the sinks
- Set the dining table
- Clear up plates after a meal
- Dust
- Pull garden weeds unassisted
- Routinely make their beds
- Feed pets
- Rake leaves
- Plant flowers
- Sort recycling
- Make a snack or simple meal
- Help with meal prepping including simple cutting or peeling ingredients
- Clean bathroom
- Dry dishes
- Bring in the mail
- Sweep porches
- Wash pets and clean up after them
- Neatly make their beds regularly
- Clean their own bedroom
- Prepare and pack their lunch
- Fold clean clothes and store clothes in closets or drawers
- Strip bed linens once a week
- Bake cookies with supervision
- Independently floss their teeth
- Shine mirrors in the bathroom
- Set alarm clock and be responsible for waking up on time
- Help dress a younger child
- Entertain a younger sibling
- Brush and walk a dog
- Clean cat litter box
- Prepare simple food such as scrambled or boiled eggs
- Deep clean the toilet
- Bring garbage cans to the driveway or curb
- Assist with repair works
- Clean the stovetop
- Mow lawns with supervision
- Fully accountable for self-hygiene
- Complete manageable homework unaided
- Maintain tidiness of own room
- Straighten family and playroom
- Set and clear dinner table without assistance
- Do simple sewing tasks
- Change their bedding
- Filling and emptying the dishwasher
- Trim hedges
- Babysit younger siblings while parents are at home
- Organize an entire room
- Grocery shopping with a shopping list under supervision
- Vacuum the entire floor
- Clean out fridge
- Mop the floor
- Supervised baking and cooking
- Fully responsible for laundry
- Independent cooking and baking
- Mind younger siblings when parents are not home
- Iron clothes without supervision
- Buy groceries with a list at hand
- Wash windows of the house
- Trim hedges
- Paint fences or walls independently
- Mow lawns without assistance
- Tuition younger siblings
- Help younger siblings with homework
Chore Chart Maker
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Chore Chart for 13 Year Old
Personalized Punch Chart
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Chore Chart Template
If you want to create your own editable chore chart, you will find a selection of free chore chart templates that you can edit and personalize. These charts are perfect for teens and younger children.
Free chore charts with cute animals, you can make free printable personalized chore charts with your photos, titles, and your very own custom chore list. There are many designs available, and therefore, they are suitable for toddlers to teens.
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