Holidays mean extra work, so it’s important for everyone in the family to pitch in and help, so Mom isn’t stuck doing all the work. Here’s a list of age-appropriate tasks for Thanksgiving holiday helpers of all ages…
AGE APPROPRIATE ASSIGNMENTSFOR THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY HELPERS
Ages 5-9:
Picking up toys and keeping family room tidy
Feeding family pets
Setting the table
Helping with holiday baking (stirring, decorating, etc.)
Monitoring the kitchen timer while food cooks
Folding napkins
Creating table decorations or centerpiece
Creating place cards
Ages 10-13:
Polishing silverware
Serving food
Clearing the table
Helping with cooking, baking and food prep
Taking out the trash
Peeling vegetables, simple food prep
Washing dishes
Planning conversation topics for mealtime
Ages 14-18:
Laundering table linens
Vacuuming, cleaning, dusting
Preparing guest rooms
Yard work, raking leaves
Washing dishes
Babysitting or entertaining younger siblings
Planning activities for before/or after the meal
Adults (Children,spouses other family members)
Running errands, picking up last-minute ingredients
Cooking and overseeing kitchen helpers
Ironing table linens
Washing dishes
Ready for fun? After the kids have helped, sit everybody down and read one of these 10 great Christmas stories.
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