Age Appropriate Tasks and Responsibilities — Age 2
In the September 2010 issue of Tomorrow’s Child, the Kids Talk column by Maren Schmidt discussed the kinds of “Home Responsibilities” we should expect of our children. In a series of posts we’ll go through the kinds of task and responsibilities she lists as appropriate for each age. You may be surprised at what you can expect of your young child! (If you’re interested in the entire article, for parents of our students, we have copies of Tomorrow’s Child available at school).
Tasks for Two-Year-Olds
- Pick up toys and return to proper place.
- Put books and magazines in a rack.
- Sweep the floor.
- Place napkins and silverware on table.
- Clean up what they drop when eating.
- Give a choice of two foods at breakfast.
- Clear own place at table.
- Toilet training.
- Brush teeth, brush hair, wash hands.
- Undress self.
- Wipe up own spills.
- Put food away from grocery sacks to shelves.
That’s a pretty impressive list! Surely you can’t wait to read what we can expect of 3-4-year-olds!