Age-appropriate chores for kids
The same library Lootsy uses to suggest quests, grouped by age. Values are in diamonds. At Lootsy's guideline of 1 diamond ≈ 5¢, you can see what each job is fairly worth. Bigger effort earns more.
Chores for ages 4–5
Preschoolers love helping. Keep quests short, physical and doable alone, like tidying toys or feeding a pet with help.
Chores
- Make your bed5 ◆ ≈ $0.25
- Put toys away5 ◆ ≈ $0.25
- Feed the pet5 ◆ ≈ $0.25
- Water the plants5 ◆ ≈ $0.25
- Set the table5 ◆ ≈ $0.25
- Clear the table5 ◆ ≈ $0.25
- Tidy your room15 ◆ ≈ $0.75
- Pack your school bag5 ◆ ≈ $0.25
- Put shoes and coat away3 ◆ ≈ $0.15
- Dirty clothes in the hamper3 ◆ ≈ $0.15
- Match the socks5 ◆ ≈ $0.25
- Help put groceries away5 ◆ ≈ $0.25
- Wipe the kitchen table5 ◆ ≈ $0.25
- Tidy the living room10 ◆ ≈ $0.50
- Change the toilet paper roll3 ◆ ≈ $0.15
- Refill the pet's water bowl3 ◆ ≈ $0.15
- Clean up after a craft5 ◆ ≈ $0.25
- Organize your books5 ◆ ≈ $0.25
- Sort LEGO bricks by color10 ◆ ≈ $0.50
- Put sports gear away5 ◆ ≈ $0.25
- Pick up toys in the yard5 ◆ ≈ $0.25
- Plant seeds or a flower10 ◆ ≈ $0.50
- Help wash the car10 ◆ ≈ $0.50
- Sing the clean-up song while you tidy5 ◆ ≈ $0.25
Habits
- Read for 20 minutes10 ◆ ≈ $0.50
- Brush teeth (morning & night)5 ◆ ≈ $0.25
- Lead dinner grace5 ◆ ≈ $0.25
- 30 minutes outside play10 ◆ ≈ $0.50
- Draw or craft something10 ◆ ≈ $0.50
- Build something new10 ◆ ≈ $0.50
- Nature walk: find 3 new things10 ◆ ≈ $0.50
- Spot birds or bugs outside5 ◆ ≈ $0.25
- Ride your bike or scooter10 ◆ ≈ $0.50
- Get dressed by yourself3 ◆ ≈ $0.15
- Wash hands before meals3 ◆ ≈ $0.15
- Bedtime routine without reminders10 ◆ ≈ $0.50
- Try a new food5 ◆ ≈ $0.25
- Eat a vegetable at dinner5 ◆ ≈ $0.25
- Take three calm breaths when upset5 ◆ ≈ $0.25
- Look at picture books for 15 minutes5 ◆ ≈ $0.25
- Read aloud to someone10 ◆ ≈ $0.50
- Practice letters or numbers5 ◆ ≈ $0.25
- Say something kind to someone at home3 ◆ ≈ $0.15
- Share with a sibling or friend3 ◆ ≈ $0.15
- Call or video-chat a grandparent5 ◆ ≈ $0.25
- Sing or dance to a song5 ◆ ≈ $0.25
- Make music with a drum or shaker5 ◆ ≈ $0.25
- Play a memory or matching game5 ◆ ≈ $0.25
- Play a board game and be a good sport5 ◆ ≈ $0.25
Chores for ages 6–8
Early grade-schoolers can own a daily routine. Mix self-care habits with simple household jobs.
Chores
- Make your bed5 ◆ ≈ $0.25
- Put toys away5 ◆ ≈ $0.25
- Feed the pet5 ◆ ≈ $0.25
- Water the plants5 ◆ ≈ $0.25
- Set the table5 ◆ ≈ $0.25
- Clear the table5 ◆ ≈ $0.25
- Help with dishes10 ◆ ≈ $0.50
- Sort the laundry10 ◆ ≈ $0.50
- Take out the trash10 ◆ ≈ $0.50
- Vacuum a room15 ◆ ≈ $0.75
- Sweep the kitchen10 ◆ ≈ $0.50
- Tidy your room15 ◆ ≈ $0.75
- Pack your school bag5 ◆ ≈ $0.25
- Help make dinner15 ◆ ≈ $0.75
- Rake the leaves20 ◆ ≈ $1.00
- Unload the dishwasher10 ◆ ≈ $0.50
- Fold and put away laundry15 ◆ ≈ $0.75
- Take care of recycling5 ◆ ≈ $0.25
- Put shoes and coat away3 ◆ ≈ $0.15
- Dirty clothes in the hamper3 ◆ ≈ $0.15
- Match the socks5 ◆ ≈ $0.25
- Help put groceries away5 ◆ ≈ $0.25
- Wipe the kitchen table5 ◆ ≈ $0.25
- Tidy the living room10 ◆ ≈ $0.50
- Change the toilet paper roll3 ◆ ≈ $0.15
- Refill the pet's water bowl3 ◆ ≈ $0.15
- Clean up after a craft5 ◆ ≈ $0.25
- Organize your books5 ◆ ≈ $0.25
- Sort LEGO bricks by color10 ◆ ≈ $0.50
- Put sports gear away5 ◆ ≈ $0.25
- Put game controllers away5 ◆ ≈ $0.25
- Help cook breakfast10 ◆ ≈ $0.50
- Dust the shelves10 ◆ ≈ $0.50
- Wipe the bathroom mirror5 ◆ ≈ $0.25
- Brush the pet5 ◆ ≈ $0.25
- Organize your desk10 ◆ ≈ $0.50
- Write the grocery list5 ◆ ≈ $0.25
- Load the dishwasher10 ◆ ≈ $0.50
- Clean up after dinner10 ◆ ≈ $0.50
- Make your own lunch10 ◆ ≈ $0.50
- Pick up toys in the yard5 ◆ ≈ $0.25
- Plant seeds or a flower10 ◆ ≈ $0.50
- Help wash the car10 ◆ ≈ $0.50
- Pull weeds in the garden10 ◆ ≈ $0.50
- Sweep the porch or patio10 ◆ ≈ $0.50
- Write a thank-you note10 ◆ ≈ $0.50
- Donate a toy or clothes you've outgrown15 ◆ ≈ $0.75
- Help a neighbor15 ◆ ≈ $0.75
- Sing the clean-up song while you tidy5 ◆ ≈ $0.25
Habits
- Read for 20 minutes10 ◆ ≈ $0.50
- Brush teeth (morning & night)5 ◆ ≈ $0.25
- Practice an instrument15 ◆ ≈ $0.75
- Lead dinner grace5 ◆ ≈ $0.25
- 30 minutes outside play10 ◆ ≈ $0.50
- Homework before screens15 ◆ ≈ $0.75
- Practice a sport skill10 ◆ ≈ $0.50
- Draw or craft something10 ◆ ≈ $0.50
- Write in a journal10 ◆ ≈ $0.50
- Learn 10 minutes of coding15 ◆ ≈ $0.75
- Help a sibling with something10 ◆ ≈ $0.50
- Screens off by bedtime10 ◆ ≈ $0.50
- Build something new10 ◆ ≈ $0.50
- Science experiment / nature find15 ◆ ≈ $0.75
- Nature walk: find 3 new things10 ◆ ≈ $0.50
- Spot birds or bugs outside5 ◆ ≈ $0.25
- Ride your bike or scooter10 ◆ ≈ $0.50
- Get dressed by yourself3 ◆ ≈ $0.15
- Wash hands before meals3 ◆ ≈ $0.15
- Bedtime routine without reminders10 ◆ ≈ $0.50
- Try a new food5 ◆ ≈ $0.25
- Eat a vegetable at dinner5 ◆ ≈ $0.25
- Take three calm breaths when upset5 ◆ ≈ $0.25
- Bath or shower without reminders5 ◆ ≈ $0.25
- Ready for school on time10 ◆ ≈ $0.50
- Lay out tomorrow's clothes and bag5 ◆ ≈ $0.25
- Floss your teeth5 ◆ ≈ $0.25
- Drink water, skip the soda5 ◆ ≈ $0.25
- Stretch or do yoga5 ◆ ≈ $0.25
- Look at picture books for 15 minutes5 ◆ ≈ $0.25
- Read aloud to someone10 ◆ ≈ $0.50
- Practice letters or numbers5 ◆ ≈ $0.25
- Practice math facts for 10 minutes10 ◆ ≈ $0.50
- Practice spelling words10 ◆ ≈ $0.50
- Learn a new word and use it5 ◆ ≈ $0.25
- Watch a how-it-works video and explain it5 ◆ ≈ $0.25
- Practice a new language for 10 minutes10 ◆ ≈ $0.50
- Practice typing for 10 minutes5 ◆ ≈ $0.25
- Say something kind to someone at home3 ◆ ≈ $0.15
- Share with a sibling or friend3 ◆ ≈ $0.15
- Call or video-chat a grandparent5 ◆ ≈ $0.25
- Sing or dance to a song5 ◆ ≈ $0.25
- Make music with a drum or shaker5 ◆ ≈ $0.25
- Play a memory or matching game5 ◆ ≈ $0.25
- Play a board game and be a good sport5 ◆ ≈ $0.25
- Build a LEGO model from instructions10 ◆ ≈ $0.50
- Learn a game and teach it to the family10 ◆ ≈ $0.50
- Build something creative in a building game10 ◆ ≈ $0.50
- Learn a new song15 ◆ ≈ $0.75
- Put part of your money in savings5 ◆ ≈ $0.25
Chores for ages 9–12
Tweens can take real responsibility, like laundry, dishes and helping with dinner. Worth more diamonds, because they take more effort.
Chores
- Make your bed5 ◆ ≈ $0.25
- Feed the pet5 ◆ ≈ $0.25
- Water the plants5 ◆ ≈ $0.25
- Set the table5 ◆ ≈ $0.25
- Clear the table5 ◆ ≈ $0.25
- Help with dishes10 ◆ ≈ $0.50
- Sort the laundry10 ◆ ≈ $0.50
- Take out the trash10 ◆ ≈ $0.50
- Vacuum a room15 ◆ ≈ $0.75
- Sweep the kitchen10 ◆ ≈ $0.50
- Tidy your room15 ◆ ≈ $0.75
- Pack your school bag5 ◆ ≈ $0.25
- Help make dinner15 ◆ ≈ $0.75
- Walk the dog15 ◆ ≈ $0.75
- Rake the leaves20 ◆ ≈ $1.00
- Wash the car30 ◆ ≈ $1.50
- Mow the lawn30 ◆ ≈ $1.50
- Clean the bathroom sink15 ◆ ≈ $0.75
- Unload the dishwasher10 ◆ ≈ $0.50
- Fold and put away laundry15 ◆ ≈ $0.75
- Take care of recycling5 ◆ ≈ $0.25
- Put shoes and coat away3 ◆ ≈ $0.15
- Dirty clothes in the hamper3 ◆ ≈ $0.15
- Match the socks5 ◆ ≈ $0.25
- Help put groceries away5 ◆ ≈ $0.25
- Wipe the kitchen table5 ◆ ≈ $0.25
- Tidy the living room10 ◆ ≈ $0.50
- Change the toilet paper roll3 ◆ ≈ $0.15
- Refill the pet's water bowl3 ◆ ≈ $0.15
- Clean up after a craft5 ◆ ≈ $0.25
- Organize your books5 ◆ ≈ $0.25
- Sort LEGO bricks by color10 ◆ ≈ $0.50
- Put sports gear away5 ◆ ≈ $0.25
- Put game controllers away5 ◆ ≈ $0.25
- Help cook breakfast10 ◆ ≈ $0.50
- Dust the shelves10 ◆ ≈ $0.50
- Wipe the bathroom mirror5 ◆ ≈ $0.25
- Brush the pet5 ◆ ≈ $0.25
- Organize your desk10 ◆ ≈ $0.50
- Write the grocery list5 ◆ ≈ $0.25
- Load the dishwasher10 ◆ ≈ $0.50
- Clean up after dinner10 ◆ ≈ $0.50
- Make your own lunch10 ◆ ≈ $0.50
- Take the bins to the curb10 ◆ ≈ $0.50
- Organize your closet15 ◆ ≈ $0.75
- Help fix or assemble something15 ◆ ≈ $0.75
- Bake something from a recipe15 ◆ ≈ $0.75
- Mop the kitchen floor15 ◆ ≈ $0.75
- Wash your sheets and remake the bed15 ◆ ≈ $0.75
- Clean the litter box10 ◆ ≈ $0.50
- Clean the fish tank or pet cage15 ◆ ≈ $0.75
- Clean your bathroom20 ◆ ≈ $1.00
- Clean out the fridge15 ◆ ≈ $0.75
- Do your own laundry, start to finish20 ◆ ≈ $1.00
- Cook a simple meal for the family25 ◆ ≈ $1.25
- Pick up toys in the yard5 ◆ ≈ $0.25
- Plant seeds or a flower10 ◆ ≈ $0.50
- Help wash the car10 ◆ ≈ $0.50
- Pull weeds in the garden10 ◆ ≈ $0.50
- Sweep the porch or patio10 ◆ ≈ $0.50
- Pick up after the dog in the yard10 ◆ ≈ $0.50
- Shovel snow20 ◆ ≈ $1.00
- Write a thank-you note10 ◆ ≈ $0.50
- Donate a toy or clothes you've outgrown15 ◆ ≈ $0.75
- Help a neighbor15 ◆ ≈ $0.75
- Help a younger sibling get ready10 ◆ ≈ $0.50
- Help a sibling with homework15 ◆ ≈ $0.75
- Watch a younger sibling for 30 minutes20 ◆ ≈ $1.00
- Volunteer for an hour20 ◆ ≈ $1.00
- Compare prices at the store10 ◆ ≈ $0.50
Habits
- Read for 20 minutes10 ◆ ≈ $0.50
- Brush teeth (morning & night)5 ◆ ≈ $0.25
- Practice an instrument15 ◆ ≈ $0.75
- Lead dinner grace5 ◆ ≈ $0.25
- 30 minutes outside play10 ◆ ≈ $0.50
- Homework before screens15 ◆ ≈ $0.75
- Practice a sport skill10 ◆ ≈ $0.50
- Draw or craft something10 ◆ ≈ $0.50
- Write in a journal10 ◆ ≈ $0.50
- Learn 10 minutes of coding15 ◆ ≈ $0.75
- Help a sibling with something10 ◆ ≈ $0.50
- Screens off by bedtime10 ◆ ≈ $0.50
- Build something new10 ◆ ≈ $0.50
- Science experiment / nature find15 ◆ ≈ $0.75
- Nature walk: find 3 new things10 ◆ ≈ $0.50
- Spot birds or bugs outside5 ◆ ≈ $0.25
- Ride your bike or scooter10 ◆ ≈ $0.50
- Wash hands before meals3 ◆ ≈ $0.15
- Bedtime routine without reminders10 ◆ ≈ $0.50
- Try a new food5 ◆ ≈ $0.25
- Eat a vegetable at dinner5 ◆ ≈ $0.25
- Take three calm breaths when upset5 ◆ ≈ $0.25
- Bath or shower without reminders5 ◆ ≈ $0.25
- Ready for school on time10 ◆ ≈ $0.50
- Lay out tomorrow's clothes and bag5 ◆ ≈ $0.25
- Floss your teeth5 ◆ ≈ $0.25
- Drink water, skip the soda5 ◆ ≈ $0.25
- 20 minutes of exercise10 ◆ ≈ $0.50
- Stretch or do yoga5 ◆ ≈ $0.25
- Wake up with your own alarm10 ◆ ≈ $0.50
- Phone away at dinner10 ◆ ≈ $0.50
- Read aloud to someone10 ◆ ≈ $0.50
- Practice math facts for 10 minutes10 ◆ ≈ $0.50
- Practice spelling words10 ◆ ≈ $0.50
- Learn a new word and use it5 ◆ ≈ $0.25
- Watch a how-it-works video and explain it5 ◆ ≈ $0.25
- Practice a new language for 10 minutes10 ◆ ≈ $0.50
- Practice typing for 10 minutes5 ◆ ≈ $0.25
- Study for an upcoming test15 ◆ ≈ $0.75
- Read a news or science article10 ◆ ≈ $0.50
- Say something kind to someone at home3 ◆ ≈ $0.15
- Call or video-chat a grandparent5 ◆ ≈ $0.25
- Sing or dance to a song5 ◆ ≈ $0.25
- Play a board game and be a good sport5 ◆ ≈ $0.25
- Build a LEGO model from instructions10 ◆ ≈ $0.50
- Learn a game and teach it to the family10 ◆ ≈ $0.50
- Build something creative in a building game10 ◆ ≈ $0.50
- Learn a new song15 ◆ ≈ $0.75
- Make a stop-motion or short video15 ◆ ≈ $0.75
- Work on an art project15 ◆ ≈ $0.75
- Write or record your own song15 ◆ ≈ $0.75
- Build a small coding project20 ◆ ≈ $1.00
- Put part of your money in savings5 ◆ ≈ $0.25
- Track your spending in a notebook10 ◆ ≈ $0.50
Chores for ages 13–17
Teens can run whole jobs start to finish: cooking a meal, mowing, managing their own schedule.
Chores
- Make your bed5 ◆ ≈ $0.25
- Feed the pet5 ◆ ≈ $0.25
- Help with dishes10 ◆ ≈ $0.50
- Sort the laundry10 ◆ ≈ $0.50
- Take out the trash10 ◆ ≈ $0.50
- Vacuum a room15 ◆ ≈ $0.75
- Sweep the kitchen10 ◆ ≈ $0.50
- Tidy your room15 ◆ ≈ $0.75
- Pack your school bag5 ◆ ≈ $0.25
- Help make dinner15 ◆ ≈ $0.75
- Walk the dog15 ◆ ≈ $0.75
- Rake the leaves20 ◆ ≈ $1.00
- Wash the car30 ◆ ≈ $1.50
- Mow the lawn30 ◆ ≈ $1.50
- Clean the bathroom sink15 ◆ ≈ $0.75
- Unload the dishwasher10 ◆ ≈ $0.50
- Fold and put away laundry15 ◆ ≈ $0.75
- Take care of recycling5 ◆ ≈ $0.25
- Tidy the living room10 ◆ ≈ $0.50
- Organize your books5 ◆ ≈ $0.25
- Put sports gear away5 ◆ ≈ $0.25
- Put game controllers away5 ◆ ≈ $0.25
- Help cook breakfast10 ◆ ≈ $0.50
- Dust the shelves10 ◆ ≈ $0.50
- Wipe the bathroom mirror5 ◆ ≈ $0.25
- Brush the pet5 ◆ ≈ $0.25
- Organize your desk10 ◆ ≈ $0.50
- Write the grocery list5 ◆ ≈ $0.25
- Load the dishwasher10 ◆ ≈ $0.50
- Clean up after dinner10 ◆ ≈ $0.50
- Make your own lunch10 ◆ ≈ $0.50
- Take the bins to the curb10 ◆ ≈ $0.50
- Organize your closet15 ◆ ≈ $0.75
- Help fix or assemble something15 ◆ ≈ $0.75
- Bake something from a recipe15 ◆ ≈ $0.75
- Mop the kitchen floor15 ◆ ≈ $0.75
- Wash your sheets and remake the bed15 ◆ ≈ $0.75
- Clean the litter box10 ◆ ≈ $0.50
- Clean the fish tank or pet cage15 ◆ ≈ $0.75
- Clean your bathroom20 ◆ ≈ $1.00
- Clean out the fridge15 ◆ ≈ $0.75
- Do your own laundry, start to finish20 ◆ ≈ $1.00
- Cook a simple meal for the family25 ◆ ≈ $1.25
- Plant seeds or a flower10 ◆ ≈ $0.50
- Pull weeds in the garden10 ◆ ≈ $0.50
- Sweep the porch or patio10 ◆ ≈ $0.50
- Pick up after the dog in the yard10 ◆ ≈ $0.50
- Shovel snow20 ◆ ≈ $1.00
- Write a thank-you note10 ◆ ≈ $0.50
- Donate a toy or clothes you've outgrown15 ◆ ≈ $0.75
- Help a neighbor15 ◆ ≈ $0.75
- Help a younger sibling get ready10 ◆ ≈ $0.50
- Help a sibling with homework15 ◆ ≈ $0.75
- Watch a younger sibling for 30 minutes20 ◆ ≈ $1.00
- Volunteer for an hour20 ◆ ≈ $1.00
- Compare prices at the store10 ◆ ≈ $0.50
- Plan a family meal on a budget20 ◆ ≈ $1.00
Habits
- Read for 20 minutes10 ◆ ≈ $0.50
- Practice an instrument15 ◆ ≈ $0.75
- Lead dinner grace5 ◆ ≈ $0.25
- 30 minutes outside play10 ◆ ≈ $0.50
- Homework before screens15 ◆ ≈ $0.75
- Practice a sport skill10 ◆ ≈ $0.50
- Draw or craft something10 ◆ ≈ $0.50
- Write in a journal10 ◆ ≈ $0.50
- Learn 10 minutes of coding15 ◆ ≈ $0.75
- Help a sibling with something10 ◆ ≈ $0.50
- Screens off by bedtime10 ◆ ≈ $0.50
- Science experiment / nature find15 ◆ ≈ $0.75
- Ride your bike or scooter10 ◆ ≈ $0.50
- Bath or shower without reminders5 ◆ ≈ $0.25
- Ready for school on time10 ◆ ≈ $0.50
- Lay out tomorrow's clothes and bag5 ◆ ≈ $0.25
- Floss your teeth5 ◆ ≈ $0.25
- Drink water, skip the soda5 ◆ ≈ $0.25
- 20 minutes of exercise10 ◆ ≈ $0.50
- Stretch or do yoga5 ◆ ≈ $0.25
- Wake up with your own alarm10 ◆ ≈ $0.50
- Phone away at dinner10 ◆ ≈ $0.50
- Learn a new word and use it5 ◆ ≈ $0.25
- Practice a new language for 10 minutes10 ◆ ≈ $0.50
- Practice typing for 10 minutes5 ◆ ≈ $0.25
- Study for an upcoming test15 ◆ ≈ $0.75
- Read a news or science article10 ◆ ≈ $0.50
- Say something kind to someone at home3 ◆ ≈ $0.15
- Call or video-chat a grandparent5 ◆ ≈ $0.25
- Build a LEGO model from instructions10 ◆ ≈ $0.50
- Learn a game and teach it to the family10 ◆ ≈ $0.50
- Build something creative in a building game10 ◆ ≈ $0.50
- Learn a new song15 ◆ ≈ $0.75
- Make a stop-motion or short video15 ◆ ≈ $0.75
- Work on an art project15 ◆ ≈ $0.75
- Write or record your own song15 ◆ ≈ $0.75
- Build a small coding project20 ◆ ≈ $1.00
- Put part of your money in savings5 ◆ ≈ $0.25
- Track your spending in a notebook10 ◆ ≈ $0.50