If you have a playroom or a family room that’s looking cluttered, do the same thing there as well. Are there any dishes or cups in your room? Help your mom out by taking them to the kitchen to be washed.
Having a homework spot doesn’t just make your room look cleaner, it makes it easier to find what you need to get ready for school in the morning.
If you know your mom is doing laundry later, help her out by taking the sheets off your bed and putting them in the laundry pile. Try to wash your sheets at least once a week to keep them looking and smelling fresh.
You can also pour cups of water for everyone at the table.
You could also play fetch or play with toys inside the house.
Outdoor plants usually only need to be watered during the spring and summer. If it’s raining, your plants are being watered for you! Some plants only need a little bit of water. If you aren’t sure whether or not yours need some, ask your mom.
If you’re old enough to push the large trash bins out to the street, ask your mom when trash day is. Then, the night before, bring the bins out to the street for the garbage trucks to pick up in the morning.
Some clothes are delicate and need to be washed on a special cycle. Ask your mom beforehand if there’s anything you should set aside before putting in the laundry. When the clothes are dry, fold them and sort them into piles based on where they go.
If your floors are really dirty, you could even mop them for your mom. Ask her where the mop and bucket are, then fill up the bucket with water and whatever cleaning solution your mom usually uses.
Packing your lunch the night before makes the mornings of school easier. If you have siblings, you can trade off whose turn it is to pack lunch or make breakfast for everybody.
If you aren’t old enough to do the dishes yet, focus on taking your dinner plate to the kitchen and scraping any food into the garbage or compost.
Be extra careful if you choose to dust electronics, like the TV or your computer. Always use a clean microfiber towel, and go gently over the screen so you don’t damage it.
Your mom will probably really appreciate you wanting to help. Even if she doesn’t have a chore for you right that second, she’ll love knowing that you’re willing to clean up around the house and lighten her load a bit.
