Do Chores for Your Mom this Mother’s Day and Get a Free Ticket to a TBL Game

The chores gifted should be things the child can easily do with very little adult help or supervision. It’s a good idea to select small chores that need to be done every day, because young children may not know how to use a calendar or identify days of the week. Some possible chore ideas include putting away toys, wiping the table, setting out napkins and utensils for meals, and folding socks or towels.

Kids aged 5-7 should gift simple chores they can do alone or with a little bit of adult (or older sibling) supervision. The tasks might be daily, like setting the table for dinner each night; or weekly, like folding the laundry. Choose chores the child can easily fit into his or her daily schedule. Some more chore possibilities might be making his/her bed, putting groceries away, watering plants, getting the mail, or raking leaves.

Children in this age range may gift chores they can do on their own without being supervised. The tasks should be things that are worthwhile to the family, give the parent a break, and that the child can complete successfully without giving up. Some potential ideas for chores ages 7-11 to gift might be feeding or cleaning up after a pet, preparing simple snacks, packing lunch for school, helping wash the car, or cleaning and organizing a section of the garage.

Kids in this age group are ready to take on more responsibility, so the chores they give for Mothers’ or Fathers’ Day can be at a more independent level. The tasks should not only relieve the burden on the parent, but also contribute to family life. Some possible examples might be sorting and taking out the recycling, preparing a simple dinner, walking the pet, planning menus and making a grocery list, vacuuming the car, or helping a younger brother or sister with homework.

Youth aged 16 and up are close to adulthood, so they can gift high-level chores that really make a difference in the parent’s life. However, the teen should take into account his or her own life schedule – including responsibilities for school, sports, outside jobs, etc. – when choosing which tasks to donate. That way, teens can make sure they will truly follow through on their gifts. Some potential chores to give might include cleaning the bathroom, mowing lawns, cooking dinner, doing the laundry, cleaning up after dinner, or babysitting a sibling.

*Participating teams only. Limit 2 per household and children must be accompanied by an adult. Children must be under 18 years of age to qualify. Contact the NFEC or your TBL team in advance to get participating team rules and terms.