What kids should be able to do on their own (8+)

hang out swimming gear and put gym clothes in laundry

remembering to bring swimming gear/ gym clothes

brush teeth on their own

cook simple meal under supervision (bake an egg, pancakes)

go to school on time (keep track of time)

take solo care of pets (clean out rabbit hutch, make sure there is enough food)

make a (healthy!) lunch for staying at school at lunch break

managing allowance, saving up for something

clean out dishwasher or dry the dishes

get something from shop solo and check change