Level 1 chores: practical tips and tricks
13 March, 2023
Now that your children have reached the age of three, it's time to ask them to take full part in the household chores! At this age, children are often still very happy to help you, so it's an excellent time to introduce them to certain chores they can easily do, such as those shown on the Magnétos chore magnets for their level: folding washcloths, putting away their books, setting the table, putting away their toys and tidying their room. Here are a few tips that will foster their full independence and the development of good habits in carrying out their little missions:
- Teach them right now to put away their toys and books immediately after using them, before taking out anything else. The earlier they get into the habit, the more likely they are to do it naturally when they're older!
- So that your little ones can set the table on their own, the cutlery must be easily accessible to them! Make sure to store it in a drawer within their reach, rather than in the traditional top drawer.
- At age three, it can be hard for a child to understand exactly what “tidy your room” means. To help them with this chore, clearly name each step, or simply print this door hanger for their room on cleaning days!
Does your child have the annoying habit of scattering their toys all over the house? To contain their enthusiasm when needed, offer them exploration baskets instead; since their contents are limited, there's less chance of the house quickly turning into a real battlefield!
Exploration basket suggestions
Now that the chores are well done, why not use your free time to have fun with your little ones? Here are two fun printables that will let you spend sweet moments as a family!
Looking for more tips to encourage your little ones' independence in everyday life? We've created a complete Independence Path for you, available exclusively to our Family Managers! There you can discover all the actions your child is able to do on their own, depending on their age and developmental level, across every area of daily life, plus a host of practical tools to help them. You'll discover that at three, a child is now able to:
Eating
- Pour a liquid on their own into a glass, a cup or a container with handles
Dressing
- Put on and take off their own shoes
Personal hygiene
- Wash on their own under a parent's supervision
Household participation
- Carry objects without dropping them
Time awareness
- Tell the present from the near future
Environmental education
- Not waste toilet paper
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