A list of age appropriate chores for 11 year olds with free printable chore chart templates
Chore List for 11 Year Old
What are appropriate chores for an 11 year old?
At eleven, a child can do almost any household job an adult can, as long as it does not involve real danger. This is the age where chores stop being a training exercise and start being genuine help. Most eleven-year-olds can follow a multi-step task from start to finish without being walked through it, which means you can hand over a whole job rather than a piece of one.
Every child develops at a different pace, so treat this as a menu rather than a checklist. Pick the chores that suit your child and your household, and add harder ones as they prove they can handle what they already have.
Kitchen Chores
- Load, run, and unload the dishwasher
- Wash pots and pans by hand
- Wipe the counters and stovetop after cooking
- Cook a simple meal such as pasta, eggs, or a stir-fry
- Pack their own school lunch
- Help plan the week’s meals and add items to the grocery list
- Put the groceries away
- Set and clear the table
- Take out the kitchen trash and sort the recycling
Laundry Chores
- Sort laundry into lights, darks, and delicates
- Run the washing machine and the dryer
- Fold clothes and put them away
- Hang up anything that should not be folded
- Strip their bed and put on fresh sheets
- Match and put away socks for the whole family
Bedroom and Bathroom Chores
- Make their bed every morning
- Keep the floor and desk clear
- Vacuum their own room
- Clear out the closet and set aside outgrown clothes
- Clean the bathroom sink, mirror, and counter
- Scrub the toilet, bathtub, or shower
- Restock the toilet paper, soap, and towels
Whole-House Chores
- Vacuum, sweep, and mop the floors
- Dust shelves, windowsills, and furniture
- Clean the inside of the windows and mirrors
- Empty every bin in the house on trash day
- Wheel the bins to the curb and bring them back in
- Bring in the mail and any packages
- Tidy the shoes and coats by the front door
Outdoor Chores
- Mow the lawn
- Pull weeds and water the garden
- Rake and bag the leaves
- Shovel snow off the walkway
- Sweep the porch or the driveway
- Wash the car and vacuum the inside
- Put away bikes, scooters, and outdoor toys
Pet Chores
- Feed and water pets on a set schedule
- Walk the dog around the block on their own
- Scoop the litter box or clean out the cage
- Brush and bathe the pet
- Pick up after the dog in the yard
Personal and Family Responsibilities
- Watch a younger sibling for a short stretch while you are home
- Help a younger sibling with reading or homework
- Wake up to their own alarm and get out the door on time
- Pack their own bag for school and for activities
- Keep track of homework, tests, and after-school commitments
- Manage their allowance and save toward something they want
An eleven-year-old does not need every chore on this list. Three or four steady responsibilities they own completely will teach them far more than a dozen jobs they need reminding about. The shift that matters at this age is handing over the whole job, including remembering to do it, rather than assigning a task and supervising each step.
Jobs for 11 Year Olds
Some people believe in paid chores and therefore are looking for work for 11-year-olds that they can get paid for. I personally believe in paid chores but I do think that kids should also have responsibilities and chores that they are not paid for. In my opinion, paid chores should be over and above what they should do each day. They should be able to choose paid chores and if they do them well then they get paid for them.
If you are looking for work for 11-year-olds then choose additional chores from the list above.
Chore Chart for 11-Year-Old
Each child develops at a different pace. Some kids might not be ready for some of these chores. If not, don’t push them. Check out our list of age appropriate chores to find daily chores for kids that are more relevant.
Sample Chore Charts
When kids are 11 their school load becomes heavier. They get more homework and assignments than they had before. They need to balance their school work with their chores, their after-school activities, and their own personal responsibilities (such as personal hygiene, tidying their room, making their bed, etc). This weekly planner takes all their commitments into account and organizes them in one printable weekly chart. It also has a section to plan for the next week and month. Teach your child how to plan for the next week and the next month or at least just make a note of things such as exams or assignments that are approaching. It will teach them to think ahead and prepare ahead of time. See chore chart for kids
Word | Excel | Editable PDF | Image
Word | Excel | Editable PDF | Image
How to Make a Chore Chart
1. Open the chore chart maker by clicking on the button above.
2. Select any chore chart template. You can change the border.
3. Select any chore chart layout. There are daily and weekly chore chart templates. Some charts track an allowance and some offer paid chores. Some have options for multiple children. Choose the chore sheet that works best for you.
4. Edit the text.
5. Add clipart if you wish.
6. Download your printable chore chart as an image or a PDF file.
Here are some sample chore charts made with the app. These are only samples and the possibilities are endless.
See chore chart and family chore chart
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