Beverley Wolff, head of the Montessori School of Pullman, says many young students enjoy the "practical areas" of the classroom where they can work on household tasks like sweeping or preparing snacks. "They love to help the teachers wash the tables," she says. Young children want Helping Out Around the House: Learn the signs for household chores. Plus, get more signing practice in learning modules called "ABC Time" and "Story Time. Tired of bribing, threatening, and demanding that your kids help around the your kids do the dishes or take out the trash, you talk about it as helping the team.