In the goal of fostering independence and teaching life skills, we started on toddler chores relatively early. By the time my kids were walking, they were helping. This is really the most opportune time to start them on chores because they are eager to help.
Looking for the Preschooler Chore Chart? Click here!
There are many ways you can incorporate toddler chores into your day-to-day. The best way is to let them take the lead and allow them to help whenever they show interest. Once they’ve completed chores with you several times, they will be able to complete them more independently.
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My 2 year old can now load and unload a basket of laundry into our washer/dryer without much help. It all started because she wanted to help. Now, I have a little bit of extra help with Mt. Laundry. I’m hoping these little steps will set us up to have our kids doing their own laundry by age 6 or 7. (You can read all about our experience spring cleaning with our kids, too)
To get you started, I’ve created a Printable Toddler Chore Chart filled with chores my toddlers have done.
Click Here –> Download Toddler Chore Chart
Click Here –> Download Toddler Chore Chart
I hope you and your kids enjoy this chore chart. Stay tuned next week for a preschooler chore chart!
Suzanne says
May 28, 2016 at 8:27 amMy 21 month old just starting to “help” me with laundry. It usually involves putting all the wrong thing in all the wrong places, but I love that she wants to be involved 🙂
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Aileen says
May 28, 2016 at 1:01 pmThat’s how it starts! She will eventually figure it out. My 3 year old will now put his clothes away by himself. 🙂
Miriah says
May 28, 2016 at 3:47 pmGreat idea, I might just use this when my son is big enough. Thank you!!
Aileen says
May 28, 2016 at 4:53 pmYou’re welcome Miriah. 🙂
Lauren says
May 31, 2016 at 3:00 pmThis is a great idea, maybe if I have it printed out it would help my son remember
Brittany says
June 4, 2016 at 8:24 amLove this printable! My daughter (19 months) helps move laundry from the washer to the dryer (our washer is a top-loader so I hand it to her) and she can pick up her books and toys and book them away in the correct places. I love the idea of having her help scoop out the dog food, I never considered having her help do that but she totally can! Thanks, girl!
Aileen says
June 4, 2016 at 2:21 pmI bet she would love it! Just watch out, my daughter gets mad if I feed the animals without her. 🙂
Apron Warrior says
March 6, 2017 at 10:06 pmOh my gosh Aileen! I love the list! My little one loves helping and I’m always trying to figure out what things she would be able to do! Thanks for the awesome list!
Aileen says
March 7, 2017 at 6:45 amYour welcome and good luck!