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Free Printable Picture Chore Chart for Preschoolers & Toddlers

By Erin   |   Updated: September 2, 2021   |   2 Comments

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Research shows that when it comes to starting chores, the younger the better. And one sure-fire way to make implementing chores a whole lot easier is a chore chart.

Chore charts have 2 major functions:

  • provide visual reminders of what your child needs to do
  • Give your child a sense of satisfaction and accomplishment when they get to check a task off their chart

And this free printable picture chore chart is perfect for helping younger kids—toddlers and preschoolers—start a daily routine that includes chores.

By the end of this post you’ll:

  • Understand why chores help kids be happy and successful
  • Know how to introduce chores to your child
  • download the free picture chore chart pdf
  • have a list of age-appropriate chores for young kids (2-4 year old)

Are you as excited as me? Good. Let’s get started!

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WHY YOUNG KIDS NEED CHORES

As a parent, it can be a struggle to know exactly when to start your kids doing chores. And truth is, most of us wait too long to include our kids in household tasks.

In fact, most experts recommend starting chores when children are just toddlers. Why? Because toddlers are naturally helpful. Starting young means tapping into into that natural desire to be helpful.

And since toddlers are inefficient (yet adorable) little creatures, it’s going to take more patience and effort on your part.

But it’s worth it because not only do children who do chores more responsible and have more self-esteem , they also grow up to be more successful adults.

In fact, a University of Minnesota study determined that the best predictor of young adults’ success in their 20s was that they participated in household tasks when they were three or four.

And the Harvard Grant study (an epic study of adult success) found that kids who did chores where happier and more successful later in life.

So chores are GREAT for kids. And that fact that you’re even here on this page reading about it shows that you want to get your kids going on chores.

Which means you’re on the right track as a parent. Wahoo!!!

RELATED: 20 Super Easy Activities to Occupy Your Toddler  

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HOW TO GET YOUR KIDS TO DO CHORES

You know chores are important, but next comes the question of “How do I actually get my kids to do chores?”

Here’s a few suggestions to help you get started:

Include Your Child in What You’re Doing

As you do your daily tasks around your home, include your little ones. Tell them what you’re doing and get them to help in a small way.

This not only teaches them important skills, it also strengthens your relationship and provides sweet bonding moments.

Some ideas to get started:

  • Let them measure and stir while you prepare meals.
  • Have them help you divide out laundry by color
  • Have them help you put clothes in the washer or move clothes from washer to dryer.
  • Show them how to fold washcloths or dishtowels and allow them to practice while to tackle the other folding.
  • Help them unload cups or silverware from dishwasher
  • Get them a small hand broom and have them help clean the floor.

This may involve a mindset shift for some of us. Because in our quest to be efficient and do ALL THE THINGS, we want to barrel through and just get it all done ourselves.

But we miss organic opportunities to teach our children important tasks that help our households run smoothly.

Personally, changing my mindset and slowing down to think about how I could include my children had had such a massive impact in my house. My kids get so excited to help me with my chores around the house. And they blow me away by how capable they’ve become. And best of all, we’ve had some really awesome conversation while we work side-by-side.

Start Small

As suggested above, kids learn best when they just learn part of a bigger task. Break down household chores into small tasks that they can manage.

If you’re picking up a messy floor, have them first pick up all the trash. Then move onto the blocks (or whatever). Breaking to down with clear instructions helps your child learn expectations.

Give Praise & Encouragement, Not Toys or Treats

The best reward for completing chores is feeling helpful and capable. It’s not toys or other tangible rewards.

In fact, a study of toddlers showed that young kids given a toy after helping were LESS motivated to help out again.

Kids want to feel needed and part of the group. Participating in chores and household tasks helps them feel like an important part of the family.

RELATED: 13 Ways to Get Your Kids Excited About Chores

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THE PICTURE CHORE CHART FOR PRESCHOOL KIDS & TODDLERS

This simple chore chart with pictures helps kids get on a daily routine and start participating in chores. The set tasks are all things that children should do everyday with the added “extra chore” to allow you to assign an extra daily chore.

The tasks listed are:

  • Brush Teeth
  • Get Dressed
  • Pick up Toys

While the chores above are basic daily tasks for small children, children benefit from doing chores that contribute to the greater good of the household. For example:

  • dusting surfaces
  • unloading cups & silverware
  • folding wash clothes
  • throwing away trash

The “Extra Chore” allows you to add on a chore of your choice each day to help keep your house running.

(A more comprehensive list of age-appropriate chores and chore ideas, check out the list near the bottom of this post.)

RELATED: Printable Age-Appropriate Chore Chart

HOW TO USE THE PICTURE CHORE CHART

This free picture chore chart (which you can download at the bottom of this post) includes the following:

  • Instructions for use
  • 3 different chore chart color choices
  • list of age appropriate chores
  • 3 different “check mark” styles to use on your chart

You have several options as you how to use this chore chart to best meet your specific needs. For these methods, I use a laminator and laminating sheets .

Personally, investing in an inexpensive laminator is well worth it as a mom. I caved and bought one a couple years ago and I haven’t looked back.

Because I can laminate ALL THE THINGS: Flash cards, chore charts, cleaning schedules , kid’s activities, cleaning checklists …I use it all the time.

When setting it up your chart, I recommend the following 3 methods:

1) DRY ERASE MARKER METHOD

Supplies needed:

  • Laminator sheet
  • Dry erase marker

Directions:

  • Using a laminating sheet, laminate your sheet after printing.
  • Then simply hang your chart in a convenient location.
  • When your child completes a task, they can check it off with a dry erase marker.
  • Then, you just wipe it clean as you start a new day!

This is certainly the easiest to set up. But having dry erase markers handy might not be the best idea for your little one. If not, read on!

2) MAGNET METHOD

  • Magnetic board or cookie sheet (this magnetic clipboard is pictured)
  • 6 magnets to use a “checkmarks” OR sticky-backed magnet strip with the printed out checkmarks (included in download)
  • Optional: laminator and  laminator sheet
  • Print and laminate chore chart.
  • For the magnets, you have a couple different options: you can just use 6 magnets as checkmarks ( like these ) or you can create your own magnetic checkmarks with a strip of sticky-backed flexible magnet.
  • If you choose to make your own checkmarks, cut out the checkmarks (on page 5 of the download) and also cut 6 small magnet pieces from your strip. I recommend laminating the printed and cut checkmarks before attaching the magnet.
  • To attach the magnet, peel off the sticky strip and apply to the back of the checkmark.
  • Then, place chart on a magnet board in a convenient spot. Once the child completes a task, they can move a magnet to “check off” their chore.
  • Move magnets to start each new day.

Preschool chore chart for toddlers

3) VELCRO METHOD

Supplies Needed:

  • 6 – ¾ inch Velcro dots
  • Cork board or similar
  • After printing, laminate your chore chart.
  • Cut out desired checkmarks (from page 5), laminate them, and then cut them out again. Once cut out, add a scratchy backed Velcro dot to the back of each one.
  • Then, add a soft Velcro dot to each checkbox on the laminated chart.
  • Hang chart in convenient spot and add Velcro dots as task are completed.
  • As pictured, you can use a little envelope to store the Velcro dots.

A note about Velcro:

Velcro is made up of two sides that stick together—a soft side and a scratchy side. Two soft side or 2 scratchy sides will not stick together. They must be opposite.

So whether you do as I suggest and put scratchy on the checks and soft on the chart or do the exact opposite, you need to be consistent in order for everything to work properly.

AGE-APPROPRIATE CHORES FOR A 3-4 YEAR OLDS

  • Fold washcloths and dishtowels
  • Unload silverware and cups
  • Pick up Trash
  • Put toys away
  • Put books away
  • Dirty clothes in hamper
  • Throw away trash
  • Fill pet’s water and food bowls
  • Match socks
  • Brush teeth
  • Sort laundry by color

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CUSTOMIZABLE PICTURE CHORE CHART

If you’re looking for something more comprehensive that you can customize to fit your child perfectly, then you may want to check out the Customizable Picture Chore Chart (pictured above) in The Incremental Mama Shop.

It comes with 10 different charts to choose from and had 36 different picture chore cards.

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DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE PRESCHOOL CHORE CHART

And there you have it! Everything you need to get your little one started on a daily routine that includes helping out around the house. Grab your freed download by signing up below. You’ll also gain access to an Exclusive Resource Library full of printables to help you get organized!

You’ve got this, mama!

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August 1, 2021 at 1:42 pm

Thank you I enjoyed reading your content!

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Toddler Chore Charts

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As adults, we may find household chores to be boring, unexciting, laborious tasks. But if you have a toddler in your home, you will have noticed that they love to mimick our actions and be “big helpers” whenever they can! Believe it or not, toddlers love to have some responsibility! While they still need help and a lot of guidance to start, they really enjoy the feeling of contributing in a way that will make mom and dad proud. Toddlers are more than happy to grab the broom and attempt to sweep the kitchen, or to climb up to the kitchen sink and “wash” dishes in the water with a little bit of soap. We’ve even caught our toddlers with a kitchen towel “wiping down” the seats of the chairs without being asked!

The older children get the more responsibility they can handle and the better able they are to accomplish the chore on their own. Giving children age-appropriate chores is a wonderful way to allow them to learn and grow and become a contributing member of the family.

Below, we have plenty of toddler chore charts that are perfect for toddlers between the ages of 2-5. Just like our morning routine charts and bedtime routine charts , these toddler chore charts have a lot of different options from checking things off a list, moving cards from the “to-do” side to the “done” side, and even placing the picture of the completed chore on top of the chore to be done. The hardest thing you’ll have to do is decide which one you want to try first! After you’ve decided, click on the image, download the file to your computer, and print!

Helpful Supplies

Here are a few helpful supplies we’ve found when using these printables:

Laminator  – A good laminator is perfect for the printables meant for your walls.

Lamination sheets  – Replacement sheets for your laminator.

Cardstock  – Our favorite cardstock! Perfect for the printables that end up on walls (after laminating) so they last even longer!

Paper  – Affordable and good-quality paper!

Paper cutter  – Perfect for straight cuts without breaking the bank or needing a massive paper cutter that isn’t portable!

Scissors  – Our favorite pair of scissors. Perfect for any size or cut!

Velcro Dots  – Velcro dots perfect for decorating your walls or the printables that need them.

Disc Magnets  – Another great option for adhering your toddler charts where needed.

Dry Erase Markers  – Use these colorful and reliable dry erase markers to check off your chore chart each morning.

The links above are affiliate links. This simply means we get a small amount of money if you buy them on Amazon. These are purely optional and provided to help. Whether you need supplies or not, we hope you enjoy the free printables below. No strings attached!

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Chore Charts for 2-Year-Old and 3-Year-Old Kids

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Of course, these are just ideas to get you started, and your list of chores may be different. But even if you give your toddler just one chore, it's a start, and y ou can add jobs to your child's chore chart with every birthday (or every few months!).  The result? You’ll get a lending hand, and she’ll learn responsibility and the value in helping out around the house.

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Picture Chore Charts – Free Printables

Getting kids to do chores can be tough — especially if they can’t quite read yet. These printable picture chore charts are the answer as they help kids make doing chores fun. 

Instructions:

1. Print a base chart ( blue or pink ) and write your child’s name on it. 

chore chart for toddlers with pictures

2. Print and cut out the pieces that will work for your child’s daily or weekly chores. 

chore chart for toddlers with pictures

3. Laminate the chart and pieces and trim.

4. Add corresponding Velcro strips to the chart and pieces.

5. Place the pieces on the chart in the grey sections and teach your child which chores he is expected to do and how to move the pieces when he is done. Daily Chores – move the pieces a long with each day horizontally. Weekly Chores – move the chores down vertically when completed.

Enjoy helping your child make new habits!

Note: This chore chart has some small parts. Be sure littles don’t try to swallow them as they could harm themselves. Pay special attention to children under 3.

Download the printables: > Chore Chart Blue > Chore Chart Pink > Chore Chart Pieces

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Kids Chore Chart Printable – Great for Toddlers & Up!

May 26, 2020 · Modified: Jan 10, 2024 by Pam Dana · This post may contain affiliate links · 17 Comments

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Why We Love Having a Toddler Chore Chart

These printable chore charts for kids are something that I used with all 3 of my children when they were younger! I decided it was due for a facelift because it was quite outdated and needed new pictures and fun video! I still really love these designs and this beginner chore system and have recommended it to literally 50 of my friends!

The design for these chore charts is very simple – only one day showing at a time, with 4 “chores” per day! They are designed this way because their main purpose is to teach young kids to reference this chart and complete these tasks that are there to help them learn to be responsible and also teach them independence! As you can see, most of the tasks are really just everyday practical skills that kids need to learn! Each day is on a separate page with a separate checklist.

The goal is to have kids learn to do all the tasks on the chore charts from start to finish without any help or prompts for mom or dad each day!

A Monday Chore Chart with chores for young kids.

Items Needed to Make these Kids Printable Chore Charts

  • Printable Kids Chore Charts (download below)
  • Home Printer
  • Paper Trimmer or Scissors
  • Laminating Pouches
  • Magnet Tape

How to Make Chore Charts for 4 Year Olds Using these Printable Chore Charts

  • Download the printable chore charts below.
  • Print on your  Home Printer  on  Cardstock .  Cut them out using scissors or a paper trimmer. 
  • Edit: If you are choosing to utilize the blank chore charts, take them into a photo editing program and add your chores and graphics. You can find free images online, purchase clipart on Etsy, or even use stickers! I’ve also even seen people handwrite the chores and draw the images!!
  • Laminate: Once the chore charts are ready to go, I highly suggest laminating them! This way a dry erase marker can be used to mark off the chores and then they can be reused each week! Put each page in its own laminating pouch and run them through the laminator! Home laminators are so affordable now!
  • Trim: After they’re laminated, use your Paper Trimmer or some scissors to trim around your chore charts! I suggest leaving ½″ border around each box.
  • Add magnet tape to the top and bottoms of the back of the chore charts and you’re good to go!

Printed Little Kid Chore Charts next to a paper cutter.

Job Ideas for Your Kids Chore Chart Printable

Below is a rundown of the tasks I put on the Preschool Job Charts 9 years ago when I created them for my oldest (Nathan) and why I incorporated them

  • Brush Teeth:  We help Nathan brush his teeth still morning and night. But, he always wants to do it himself. So, I have a one-minute timer in his bathroom and he sets it and then brushes his teeth himself for the entire minute. I remind him to brush all over and good throughout the minute. Then we step in and brush an additional minute or so! Because he’s so into, we also let him brush his teeth 100% independently after lunch and that’s usually when he marks off his chore! We have seen huge improvement already and in no time, he’ll no longer need our help!
  • Read 15 minutes:  For our home, this means alone! Being that he isn’t reading yet, it is mainly books that we have read and he knows the stories already or books that are mainly pictures. He loves his dinosaur book right now and he goes through and tries to name all the dinosaurs, etc. When our middle child began using these chore carts, I had his older brother read to him during this time and eventually transition him into using this reading independently.
  • Fold Towels: When it comes to laundry, this is the area young kids can help. Nathan is a pro washcloth/dishcloth folder, but he still struggles a bit with hand towels and bath towels. So, we are working on that currently!
  • Silverware: Unload the silverware. We generally run the dishwasher at night, so this job is one I have him do in the morning, before or after breakfast. It is a simple enough task for him now, but one that he can complete start to finish without help from me. I will probably keep this on his chore chart for another 3 months and then introduce something new that he will have to learn.
  • Make Bed: This is an area that I have very little expectations. I just want him to start working on pulling up his sheets and bedspread and then arranging the pillows and his few stuffed animals — just the best he can! From what I hear from my older sisters, this will be an area we will ALWAYS be working on! ha!
  • Mom’s Choice:  This is just that… MY CHOICE! Clean up the backyard, entertain your little brother for a ½ hour, clean up 15 toys…. really whatever I want!!

I personally laminate all mine and then put magnet strips on the back. I put all of them on the side of the fridge and put the appropriate day’s Chore Chart on the front of the fridge. Then my kids used dry erase markers or dry erase crayons to mark off the job once it is completed! That way he is only looking at the tasks that I expect him to complete that day and no others!

Download Your Printable Chore Chart for Kids HERE!

The chore charts are available formatted completed or blank. The download (available below) will come in a ZIP format that can then be unzipped into 4 pages of pdf’s. Reference the directions below on how to customize the blank charts.

Click the buttons below to download the completed or blank PDF’s of the chore charts. They’ll download as a ZIP file.

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As a reminder, these chore charts are for personal use only. Do not redistribute or sell for any reason. If you want to share them, please share the link to this post.

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Printable Chore Charts for 4 Year Olds & Up

  • Laminator and Laminating Pouches

Ingredients

  • ▢ Printable Kids Chore Charts Available within blog post
  • ▢ Cardstock
  • ▢ Magnet Tape

Instructions

Printed Little Kid Chore Charts next to a paper cutter.

  • If you are choosing to utilize the blank chore charts, take them into a photo editing program and add your chores and graphics. You can find free images online, purchase clipart on Etsy, or even use stickers! I've also even seen people handwrite the chores and draw images!!

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  • After they're laminated, use your paper trimmer or some scissors to trim around your chore charts! I suggest leaving ½" border around each box.

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Stephanie Seludo

September 15, 2022 at 7:08 pm

Thank you! God bless you!

August 25, 2022 at 12:34 pm

I can not get the download to work. Can you email me the printables?

September 07, 2022 at 2:04 pm

I just verified that the links are working. They download in a ZIP format, so you will then need to unzip them to access the PDF’s. If you’re still having problems, feel free to email me at pam (at) overthebigmoon (dot) com and I can send them over your way! Thanks!

Roselyne Nichols

October 15, 2020 at 9:40 pm

I am having trouble downloading the charts. Would you mind emailing them to me ?

August 01, 2020 at 9:26 am

These are great! Thanks for sharing! I’m replacing just a couple of the chores but I’d like the font to match your pre-made ones. What font did you use?

Sarah Skaggs

May 26, 2020 at 10:00 pm

March 07, 2020 at 3:58 pm

Hi Pam, I can’t download the files. Please help.

chelsea Andelin

January 03, 2020 at 9:22 pm

This is perfect for my two young boys! Do I need special software in order to edit and work with the blank PDF?

January 13, 2020 at 6:55 pm

Nope! There are several free sites you can use like PicMonkey or GIMP. Good luck and glad you love them!

November 30, 2019 at 10:55 pm

Thanks Really very helpful to learn my kids how to be organized and having their routine clearly

December 03, 2019 at 10:36 am

Yay! Hope you guys love it!

sara amerson

October 22, 2019 at 1:25 pm

I can not download the charts. Is there a way you can email it to me in a PDF file? Thank you.

October 14, 2019 at 1:19 am

A good idea for social activities thank

September 09, 2019 at 3:17 am

It wouldn’t let me download is there anyway you can email me the pdf. Thanks and I absolutely love this idea!!!

September 12, 2019 at 11:03 am

So sorry you had a problem downloading them! I just checked the links and they seem to be working fine for me. If you’re still having problems, please email me at pam (at) overthebigmoon (dot) com with what format you want and if you want them completed or blank! Thanks!

Susan Thompson

January 20, 2019 at 3:56 pm

This is great! Avery is no longer available. Where else can I do this? (Grandmother.. don’t know how :)) Thanks Susan

November 08, 2018 at 1:27 pm

Well done. Thanks for taking the time to create files in different formats–I’m impressed

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35 Free Printable Chore Chart Templates

If you want to get your family organised at home, a free printable chore chart is the perfect solution. Introducing chore charts for children teaches them a great life lesson, helping kids learn responsibility. Printable chore charts provide consistency, so the kids know exactly what they have to do each day by simply looking at the chart.

Introducing a child’s chore chart isn’t just a useful way to get a little extra help with jobs around the house – there are numerous benefits for your child’s wellbeing and development, too.

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Benefits of Free Printable Chore Charts

  • Studies show that children who help out around the house from a young age can have better relationships with friends and family when they grow up, because they learn the importance of working together and contributing to their household.
  • When expectations are in place about who needs to do certain chores, families are less likely to argue. A free chore charts template is the perfect visual tool to set these expectations and can also reduce power struggles with parents.
  • Doing chores helps children learn how to manage time – a useful skill for the rest of their lives.
  • Children can experience a surge in brain development when they complete chores. For example, if they set the table they are applying real-life maths and analytic skills as they count how many utensils each person needs. This can also set them up for success in other areas such as reading and writing.
  • A chore planner can help teach kids about self-control and discipline, and this in turn can help them develop financial skills.
  • Chore charts can help teach children to be independent, and as they get older they can check their printable chore list themselves and mark off their chores when they’ve completed them.

How to Use Free Chore Chart Printables

We’ve talked about the benefits of chore charts for children, but how do you introduce a child’s chore chart successfully? Here are a few tips that can help:

  • Start as young as possible! You might think your child is too young to introduce chore chart printables, but many small children are much more capable than we think they are.
  • Make sure you praise your child right from the start rather than waiting until a chore is completed. Encouraging your child while the chore is in progress is the best way to build positive momentum, especially for little ones.
  • Try to have a relaxed approach to how well your children complete their chores. Nobody is perfect, and it’s important not to jump in and do the chores for your child.
  • Be a good role model. Children learn more easily if they see others in the family doing the same thing. Why not try a house chore chart for adults in your family too?
  • Remember it takes time to develop good habits, so don’t be discouraged if a chore chart doesn’t work for your child straight away. Just keep reinforcing the positive behaviour and after a few weeks you’re bound to see some progress.
  • It’s easy to get busy with everyday life, but try and check your child’s chore chart each day with them.
  • Make using your free kid’s chore chart lots of fun for everyone. Put on some loud music, sing songs or see who can finish their chores first!
  • Older children can be rewarded with money if they complete chores. It’s a good way to introduce them to the world of working and how things will be when they get a job as an adult.

Chore Charts With Pictures

chore charts with pictures

Chore charts with pictures are perfect for young children who find them much easier to understand than just a written list of chores, especially if they haven’t started to read yet. Adding pictures lets young kids use free printable chore charts all by themselves. Using pictures is also a simple visual reminder of the chores that need to be done each day or week.

Picture Chore Chart

Our free picture chore charts are simple to use in your own home. Each free chore chart has 3 different coloured columns divided into:

Choose from two different versions of our free printable chore charts with pictures:

  • A landscape version with space for four chores. This printable chore chart also has boxes to write the day of the week, date, month and weather.
  • A portrait version with space for five chores.

picture chore chart

To use, simply print out your free printable chart and cut out the individual daily routine squares. Each square contains a fun picture illustrating a chore that can be stuck onto your child’s chore chart ready to be completed.  The simple format is really easy for young children to follow, and there are lots of simple chores to choose from, such as “set the table” and “wash the dishes”.

You can print as many free children’s chore chart templates as you need to, or if you have a laminator you can laminate the chart and the chore cards so you can reuse them. Simply stick a small amount of blu-tack on the back of each chore card then stick onto the chore sheets printable. Or you can attach Velcro circles to the backs of the cards and to the centre of the boxes on the chore chart.

Chore Charts For Children

chore charts for children

We’ve got a great selection of chore charts for children that will get your young ones helping around the home in no time at all!  If you’re looking for free chore charts for kids, we’ve got lots of colourful, fun designs ready to download and print. We’ve created designs suitable for everyone in the family, including the youngest members and even the adults too!

If you want everyone’s chores all in one place we have a selection of free printable chore charts for multiple kids. We’ve also provide plenty of Blank Chore Chart Printable Templates so you can organise your family’s chores in your own way.

Chore charts can be a great way to teach older children about earning money, and we’ve got you covered if you’re looking for printable pocket money chart ideas.

Chore Chart 3 Year Old

Around 3 years old is the perfect age to start chores, and completing easy tasks helps young kids feel confident and helps their motor skills. Children of around this age love to help, and we’ve got a perfect chore chart for a 3 year old that you can download and print for free.

Children tend to develop an independent streak by age 3, and will enjoy completing tasks all on their own. It’s important to remember that the goal is for your little one to learn how to follow directions and see their chore through to the end. The end result probably won’t be perfect, but small children are learning about a sense of self-pride and responsibility each time they try to complete a chore.

Chore Chart 3 Year Old

Here are a few ideas of tasks to add to your 3-year-old’s chore chart:

  • Put dirty clothes into a basket. You could even turn this into a fun game by letting them throw clothes into a hamper from the other side of a room.
  • Help look after a pet. Children feel a huge bond and love for their pets, and they can easily help with simple tasks like grooming or feeding animals.
  • Watering plants with a small watering can.
  • Put away toys and games. Tidying away these items gives young children a visual result so they can see how they are making a difference and helping the entire household.
  • Setting up the bathroom ready for a bath. Ask your child to fetch their favourite bath toys, towel and face cloth.
  • Stacking books. At the end of story time, ask your three year old to put the books that you’ve read into a neat pile.

4 Year Old Chore Chart

Children of around four years old love to help out around the house and often find cleaning fun! Print out our colourful 4 year old chore chart and choose some tasks around the house that they can help with. Kids of this age will not do everything perfectly but will often do chores well enough.

When deciding which tasks your four year old can do, begin by adding on to any chores they have been completing since their younger years. Add new chores slowly too so that your little one isn’t too overwhelmed with new tasks.

4 Year Old Chore Chart

Some tasks to add to your 4 year old’s chore chart include:

  • Help to sort socks and other laundry. You could put all the socks into a large basket and ask your child to sort them into pairs. It’s a great way to learn the concept of pairs and sets, and they will also get to practise vocabulary to do with colours and patterns.
  • Wiping down the front of appliances like fridges.
  • Make the bed. Make it more fun by asking them to pull the duvet or blanket up and tuck in their favourite teddy.
  • Hang up bags and hats at home. You could put up a hook at a lower height so it’s easier for your little one to do this for themselves.
  • Sweep up leaves in the garden.
  • Dusting furniture.

Chore Chart For 5 Year Old

By the time children are 5 years old, they are often eager to take on more responsibility. You can encourage them further by printing a chore chart for a 5 year old and choosing some tasks that will help give them an increased sense of importance. Just remember to keep tasks fun and simple to keep your youngster motivated, and remember that all children develop at a different rate – so if they’re not ready for some of these chores just yet, don’t worry!

Chore Chart For 5 Year Old

Some chores that might suitable for a 5 year old include:

  • Emptying waste paper baskets.
  • Clearing the table after a meal.
  • Using a hand-held vacuum cleaner.
  • Washing plastic dishes in the sink.
  • Preparing simple meals. Most children love preparing food, even if they start with safe, easy tasks such as washing vegetables or fruit.

6 Year Old Chore Chart

By the time your child is 6, there are lots of chores they can complete around the house that will help you out and give them a great sense of accomplishment, too. A child’s sense of confidence begins to develop around this age, so it’s really important to give them plenty of recognition for how well they’re doing.

Six year olds still want to have lots of fun whilst doing chores, so try and turn their daily or weekly tasks into games and a fun experience if you can.

6 Year Old Chore Chart

Here are few ideas of suitable chores for 6 year olds:

  • Change the toilet paper roll if it’s run out.
  • Empty the dishwasher if you have one.
  • Wipe down bathroom surfaces.
  • Load and unload the washing machine.

Chore Chart 7 Year Old

Doing chores can easily become a part of everyday life by the time a child is 7.  A chore chart for a 7 year old is a great way for them to see their achievements, and you might want to introduce rewards for your child if they’ve completed their tasks for the week. Our chore chart for 7 year olds has space to write down eight chores for your child, so there’s plenty of room to add new chores to the ones they’ve been completing since they were younger.

Chore Chart 7 Year Old

Some chores suitable for a 7 year old include:

  • Pulling weeds. Children of around 7 years old are ready to do more outdoor chores which can help them learn more about plants and nature. It’s also a great excuse for exercise and fresh air.
  • If your vacuum isn’t too big and bulky, this is a great age to let your children try vacuuming the carpet, and most kids enjoy it!
  • An easy and important chore for 7 years olds is getting their school clothes ready for the next day.

Chore Chart For 8 Year Old

By the time your child is 8 years old they are ready to do chores that teach them important life skills whilst also feeling like they’re part of the family. 

Print out a chore chart for your 8 year old with each task carefully labelled so they can complete their chores independently if they want to.

Chore Chart For 8 Year Old

Here are some chores that suitable for 8 year olds:

  • Taking a pet for a walk. Your child may have done simple chores to help look after pets when they were younger, and now they can try the next level of pet care for more independent, older children.
  • Preparing a shopping list. This a great way for younger children to practise maths concepts by working out how many people live in the house, the number of days they need food and how much they eat.
  • Help make dinner. By the time your child is 8 they can become more involved in cooking simple meals and food preparation. You could buy them their own brightly coloured utensils that they also need to wash up later.
  • Put away groceries.

Chore Chart For 9 Year Old

The older children get, the more helpful they can be to the whole family. By the time your child is 9 years old they can handle even more responsibility, so use a chore chart for 9 year olds to add some new, grown-up chores. It’s still helpful for older children to use a chore chart so they can see what’s expected of them and feel a sense of achievement when they have completed their tasks. It’s also a good age to introduce monetary rewards for completing chores at around this age, if you want to.

Chore Chart For 9 Year Old

Some ideas for chores for 9 year olds include:

  • Sewing buttons.
  • Putting younger brothers and sister to bed and helping them get dressed.
  • Washing the car.

Helping with simple household repairs and projects

Chore Chart For 10 Year Old

By the time your child is 10 years old, there are lots of chores they can help with independently around the house and garden. Our free printable chore chart for a 10 year old has room to write down 10 chores.

Although older children usually need less supervision than younger kids, it’s really important to remind your older child about safety issues, for example if they are using a hot stove or household cleaning products. Older children might not always want to help with chores, but using a chore chart can help encourage them especially if you offer suitable rewards.

Chore Chart For 10 Year Old

Some ideas for chores for 10 year olds include:

  • Doing laundry (using the washing machine and tumble dryer).
  • Washing windows.

Chore Charts For Multiple Kids

Chore Charts For Multiple Kids

Our free printable chore charts for multiple kids are a great way to allocate and keep track of the daily chores for all your kids on the same chart. Print out one of our colour-coded, simple charts and divide up the family chores by age, skills or interests. Write each family member’s name on the chart with their list of chores for the week, then display somewhere your whole family can see it.

As each family member completes a chore they can tick or cross them off the list.

Chore Chart For 2 Kids

Our chore chart for 2 kids is the perfect tool for dividing chores for the week between two children.

There’s plenty of space to write a name for each child plus the tasks they’ve got assigned for each day.

Chore Chart For 2 Kids

Chore Chart For 3 Kids

Do you have 3 children in your household? You can divide chores fairly using our free printable chore chart for 3 kids.

Write each name in the space provided then fill in their chores for the week. Stick up on a notice board or fridge so that everyone can easily check their list and cross off each chore when it’s completed.

Chore Chart For 3 Kids

Chore Chart For 4 Kids

Our printable chore chart for 4 kids is a handy visual reminder of everyone’s responsibilities and tasks for the week ahead. Each child has their own colour-coded section so it’s easy for them to check their own chores.

Chore Chart For 4 Kids

Chore Chart For 5 Kids

Do you have a large family with 5 children? We have the perfect chore chart for 5 kids. This colourful chart is divided into simple, colour-coded sections with room for each child’s list of chores under their name. It’s nice and simple so you can see everyone’s tasks for the week at a glance.

If you want to reuse the chart, laminate and use a dry-wipe marker to tick off chores.

Chore Chart For 5 Kids

Allowance Chore Chart Templates

Allowance Chore Chart Templates

Many families pay their kids pocket money for doing chores, and we’ve got some great allowance chore chart templates that are perfect for keeping track of your child’s chore list and how much they’ve earned.

Every family has a different approach to how much pocket money you should give your children for completing chores, and ultimately it’s down to what works best for your household.

Some of the benefits of paying your child for completing chores include:

  • Earning money by doing chores is a great lesson to prepare children for the real world.
  • Children often appreciate new toys more if they’ve earned them by doing chores.
  • Kids respond well to incentives, so it can mean chores get done a lot more quickly and with less nagging from parents.
  • An allowance chore chart can help children learn basic maths and financial skills.

Chores Money Chart

This printable chores money chart is a handy visual reminder of how many chores your child has to do to earn money during the week. There are columns for the chore, the value of the chore, a tick box for each day of the week and a total at the end of each row. There’s also a total allowance earned box at the bottom of the chart so your kid can see how much they’ve earned over the week.

Chores Money Chart

Allowance Chore Chart Tracker

This colourful allowance chore chart tracker is a fun way for kids to keep track of how much money they’ve earned by doing chores. At the end of the week they can add up the total from each day to see how much total allowance they have earned – a great way to practise maths skills too!

Allowance Chore Chart Tracker

Pocket Money Chores Chart

If your child wants to do chores to earn extra money to spend on toys and other fun things, they can use this helpful pocket money chores chart to keep track throughout the week.

When Saturday arrives, you can help them add up how much they’ve earned during the week.

Pocket Money Chores Chart

Blank Chore Chart Printable Templates

Blank Chore Chart Printable Templates

Every household is different, so we’ve created some handy blank chore chart templates so you can customize your own free chore charts to suit your family.

Blank Chore Chart Template Daily & Weekly

Every family has chores that need to be completed daily and other chores that only need to be done once a week. This blank chore chart template lets you add daily & weekly chores all on one handy printable sheet.

Blank Chore Chart Template Daily & Weekly

Daily Blank Chore Chart

This free printable daily blank chore chart has room for plenty of chores that need to be completed each day. There’s a handy notes section at the bottom too – why not make a quick list of any new cleaning products you might need to buy if you’ve run out whilst doing the chores?

Daily Blank Chore Chart

Landscape Blank Chore Chart

Print out this landscape blank chore chart and add your own list of chores for the week. You can then display the printable chore chart on a noticeboard or fridge and tick off the chores once they’ve been completed.

Landscape Blank Chore Chart

Family Chore Chart Template Pack

Family Chore Chart Template Pack

Our family chore chart template pack has everything you need to get the whole household involved in doing chores. The bright and colourful chore charts have easy-to-follow sections for each day of the week and are colour-coded so different family members can easily see what their chores are. It’s a perfect visual tool for helping everyone stay organised!

Chore Chart For Family Of 2

This colourful chore chart for family of 2 lets you divide the chores for a week in a simple, clear format. There are two colour-coded sections, one for each family member. Simply cross off each chore once they’ve been completed and the household tasks will all be done in no time at all.

Chore Chart For Family Of 2

Chore Chart For Family Of 3

Our printable chore chart for family of 3 will help everyone keep on track with their chores each week. There’s a section for each family member and a column for every day of the week. Why not turn chores into a challenge and see who can finish all their tasks first each day?

Chore Chart For Family Of 3

Chore Chart For Family Of 4

This chore chart for family of 4 is the perfect visual tool for keeping your household organised with daily chores. Divide chores based on age, ability and interest then add under each family member’s colour-coded section on the chore chart.

Sharing chores is a great way to make sure that one person isn’t burdened with all the hard work, and helps families learn to work together as a team.

Chore Chart For Family Of 4

Chore Chart For Family Of 5

If you have a big family then organising chores can be tricky, but this chore chart for family of 5 can really help everyone stay on track.

Each member of the family has their own colour-coded section where they can find all of their chores for the week and can mark them off their list as they go along. You could even offer a small reward or prize for the first person in the family who finishes all their chores!

Chore Chart For Family Of 5

Printable Adult Chore Charts

Printable Adult Chore Charts

It’s not just children that can benefit from a chore chart, and we have some lovely, printable adult chore charts that you can use in your home. A chore chart will help most adults keep their houses clean and tidy too and can be the secret to an organised home.

Here are just a few of the benefits of printable chore charts for adults:

  • A chore chart can help jobs get done on time, so that smaller tasks don’t pile up and become overwhelming. It can stop the mess getting out of control before it gets too much.
  • A clean and tidy house is much more pleasant to live in and you should feel less stressed.
  • If you cross off jobs as you go along, you’ll feel a growing sense of accomplishment.
  • You will have a record of everything you’ve completed already. So if you can’t remember the last time you changed the bed sheets or cleaned the bathroom, you can check back on your chore charts.

Free Printable Adult Chore Charts

Chore charts can be a useful visual tool for every household, whatever the size of your family. Not only will your house be tidier, cleaner and more organised, there are also lots of benefits of chore charts for children of all ages and adults too.

Chore charts can help your child become more independent, manage their own time and understand finances, and can even help with their brain development. Even the smallest children can start with some basic chores so that by the time they reach their teenage years they’re ready to take on bigger responsibilities and challenges.  

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Free Toddler Chore Chart + Easy Chores for Toddlers

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It can be challenging to find easy chores for toddlers to do around the house. With the number of things parents have to remember in our day-to-day lives, having the patience to get your toddler to help you with chores might seem unrealistic. It’s often challenging to teach your child to clean up after themselves, particularly at the end of a long work day when you’re both tired.

However, most parents can agree that it’s important to teach kids to start doing chores at a young age. There are many easy chores for toddlers that don’t require you to dial back on your regular household chores, but also teach your young ones to pick up after themselves.

Au Pair Tip :  If you’re hosting an Au Pair , he/ she can support you in teaching your children to do chores. Give your Au Pair a list of easy chores for toddlers (heck, shoot them the link to this post if you want), and discuss the types of tasks your children already enjoy.

10 Easy Chores for Toddlers

(plus, a free printable toddler chore chart with 30 + printable chore cards).

chore chart for toddlers with pictures

Age-appropriate chores help kids feel like they’re contributing to the household. It’s a great way to teach kids that chores can be fun and easy. Our free toddler chore chart includes some of the following chores (but also many more).

No one would expect a toddler to be 100% responsible for their mess, but teaching at an early age can make a big impact on ensuring they take more responsibility later on.

If you’re hosting an Au Pair, ask her to incorporate each one of these chores into her daily or weekly routine with the kids. Kids often see their Au Pair as more of a friend than a nanny, and the novelty of doing chores with someone new can generate excitement. Many Host Parents report the benefits of coming home to a cleaner house and seeing improvement in their kids’ cleaning habits.

Alla , from Philadelphia, says her Au Pair has supported her efforts in teaching her children good cleaning habits. “She taught my kids responsibility [in] cleaning up after themselves, and important life lessons.”

Pro tip : Be sure to celebrate every small success, so the kids don’t end up frustrated… and you alongside them!

1. Sweeping & mopping is an easy task for little kids

chore chart for toddlers with pictures

It can also be especially beneficial to teach kids to sweep and mop when they make a mess at the table or track dirt through the house. This helps them learn responsibility for their own messes and pay attention to their surroundings.

Au Pair Tip :  Be sure your Au Pair is aware of your desire to teach your kids to clean up their own messes. Sometimes, it’s easier to clean up after a child than it is to get them to clean up after themselves.

2. Most toddlers can handle picking up their own toys

chore chart for toddlers with pictures

Every parent has times like this, and it’s okay. But when you and the kids both have the patience, be sure to practice picking up toys. One helpful strategy is to put away toys before letting the kids bring out a new set of toys–that way, the task never becomes too overwhelming.

Au Pair Tip :  Teach your Au Pair some strategies for making clean-up time fun. (Check out the “Strategies” section below).

3. Feeding and brushing promotes bonding with pets

chore chart for toddlers with pictures

Encouraging your child to care for your pet also helps strengthen the bond between your pet and your child.

Au Pair Tip : Au Pairs cannot be responsible for the family’s pets, but they can supervise a child’s pet care responsibilities. Be sure your Au Pair knows your family’s pet rules.

4. Dusting is an easy chore for toddlers

chore chart for toddlers with pictures

I’ll be honest, this toddler chore can try my patience sometimes. My eldest son likes to continually ask me, “And what else needs to be dusted, Mom?” even though he hasn’t finished dusting a single object he’s started on. (I have to take a deep breath and remind myself that he’s only four). But my children are getting better at dusting, and they ask me if they can help dust almost daily.

Au Pair Tip :  Be sure to let your Au Pair know about areas your child should not dust, such as delicate objects on the mantle place, or inside a china cabinet. If your Au Pair helps the kids keep up with dusting, that knocks one chore off your weekly list–or at least shortens the time you spend doing it yourself!

5. Vacuuming (or mimicking vacuuming) is a good way to spend time with your little one(s)

chore chart for toddlers with pictures

Especially when my kids make a mess, I encourage them to vacuum with me. And, when I don’t have time to let them hold onto the vacuum handle, I let them use the hose and help me clean the couches and stairs instead.

Au Pair Tip :  Ask your Au Pair to help the kids vacuum their bedroom and play areas, and encourage your Au Pair to have the kids vacuum whenever they make a mess.

6. Making beds is a valuable skill for little kids to learn

chore chart for toddlers with pictures

I remember the first time I started teaching my son to make his bed. He saw me changing his sheets and said, “Wow, Mom! You’re making my bed look so cool!” Ever since then, we’ve been practicing together.

Au Pair Tip :  When my Au Pair, Adriana, arrived, I asked her to help the kids learn to make their beds. She has been helping them with this every day, and while I can’t say they can make their beds alone yet, they’ve become very particular about how their stuffed animals are arranged on the bed. 😂

7. Laundry is an easy way to get toddlers involved in helping out around the house

chore chart for toddlers with pictures

Honestly, who can keep up with everyone’s laundry? The sooner your kids learn to put their own clothes away, the better! (If you don’t struggle to stay on top of laundry, you’re my idol).

Au Pair Tip :  Asking your Au Pair to make sure the kids’ clean clothes get put away can be a lifesaver! Be sure to convey the importance of giving the kids time to learn to do their laundry and put it away, even if they only help for 5 minutes or so.

8. Dishes can be fun and teach kids to be responsible for their messes

chore chart for toddlers with pictures

Little ones can also just be responsible for putting their plates and silverware in the sink. I give my kids plasticware 100% of the time so they can always be responsible for putting their dishes in the sink.

Au Pair Tip : Be sure to teach your Au Pair about your kitchen safety rules. If you don’t want your kids standing on a chair to do the dishes, this is something your Au Pair should know. You can invest in a learning tower or build one yourself if you’re concerned about safety.

9. Cleaning bathrooms is an easy way for toddlers to help Mom or Dad clean

chore chart for toddlers with pictures

Some of the simplest bathroom chores include wiping down surfaces, putting away bath toys, and wiping down the shower (oranges are a great alternative shower cleaner that’s safe for kids!).

Au Pair Tip :  Be sure to review which cleaning supplies are okay for your kids to use. You can also avoid buying cleaning chemicals that are hazardous to kids, and just stick with kid-friendly or homemade cleaning solutions.

10. Taking out trash is a simple task most toddlers can help with

chore chart for toddlers with pictures

If you have a baby and a toddler, your toddler can become a great help in taking diapers to the diaper trash while you’re occupied with the baby. If you have a diaper genie, you may have to help push the diapers down yourself, but your toddler can at least get it to the trash for you. This is a great way to let your toddler have a little responsibility and feel like they’re helping with the baby.

Au Pair Tip :  Au Pairs can’t be responsible for the entire household’s trash. However, they can supervise the kids’ responsibilities, and they can encourage the kids to empty their bathroom trash.

Strategies for Getting the Most Out of Your Toddler Chore Chart

chore chart for toddlers with pictures

It helps to choose easy chores for toddlers. But sometimes the ease of the task isn’t enough to get them to engage in it. Having strategies for encouraging your child’s involvement can be a big help. (And honestly, it keeps me from raising my voice when I’ve run out of patience).

1. Make it a game

chore chart for toddlers with pictures

We often play “choo-choo train” at my house. I take the box for whatever toy set the kids are cleaning up. Then, I push it around on the floor like a choo-choo train, making noises and everything. We pretend the toys are passengers. They all have to get on board at the station before the train goes to the next stop. This is a great way to give little kids a sense of urgency about picking up.

You may not have the time and energy to use this strategy every single time, and that’s okay. But it’s effective, so use it when you can!

Au Pair Tip : Sit down with your Au Pair & your children and try this together. Encourage your Au Pair to think of creative clean-up games. Ask her to make this a focus during her time with the kids. Coming home to a clean house not only means more time to spend with your family instead of cleaning, but it also means your kids are learning to be responsible for themselves while you’re away.

2. Get kid-sized cleaning supplies

chore chart for toddlers with pictures

Of course, using an adult-sized mop and broom made this a very challenging task. I quickly realized this wasn’t an easy chore for toddlers… until I found an awesome cleaning supply set and fell in love. Now, the kids help me sweep, mop, and dust every single time they see me doing it.

Au Pair Tip : Make sure your Au Pair knows where the cleaning supplies are and which ones are safe for kids to use. Let her know it’s okay if the kids don’t clean everything perfectly. It’s more important that they spend a few minutes a day practicing.

3. Start a reward system and give lots of praise

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Emphasize how fast your toddler is and celebrate while the chore is still in progress. This will help your toddler focus on what they’re doing and keep doing it.

Use a toddler chore chart to keep track of the chores your child has done. If you’re awarding prizes, consider giving the prize right away. Seeing the chore chart fill up might even be enough of a prize for some toddlers.

Au Pair Tip : Ask your Au Pair to keep you apprised of your toddler’s accomplishments. They can fill out your toddler chore chart together throughout the day. When you get home, your Au Pair and your kids can tell you about their day. Then, you can celebrate a second time!

4. Keep tasks small

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Au Pair Tip :  Ask your Au Pair to keep track of the chores they do together. He can tell you where the kids struggle the most. Then, together, you can determine whether your chore expectations are in line with your child’s abilities.

5. Don’t force it

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When your child has gotten the frustration out of their system, you can try again. Remind them how much fun you have together when you “play” cleaning. Remind them of the rewards they get for cleaning.

Au Pair Tip :  Be sure your Au Pair understands that young kids only have an attention span of a few minutes. Explain that she may need to do a large portion of the chores for the kids. It’s better for them to have fun cleaning than it is to force it.

6. Make it a regular habit

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Practicing the same chores daily will also help your little one get better at each task. Eventually, they’ll be able to accomplish chores on their own, and you can add more responsibility as they get older.

Au Pair Tip :  Ask your Au Pair to make this part of his daily routine with the kids. Work together to create a schedule that leaves time for quick, 5-minute chores throughout the day.

7. Use our free printable toddler chore chart to celebrate success

free printable chore chart for ages 2+ (plus 36 free chore cards!)

These chores are designed for toddlers, so they don’t take very long. Your child can likely celebrate several small successes every day.

Pin the toddler chore chart somewhere your little one can reach. You can even laminate the sheets and attach velcro to the chore chart and cards. This makes it easy to keep track of which chores have been accomplished.

Au Pair Tip : Discuss an appropriate reward system with your Au Pair (kids are delighted by many things. Stickers and temporary tattoos are a favorite in our house). Let her help the kids track their chores and give the kids their daily chore reward. This is a great way to help your Au Pair build a strong bond with your kids. Plus, it will keep your kids engaged with learning responsibility.

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  • How to encourage them to do their chores without having to beg!

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With our free chore chart maker you can:

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Personalized Punch Chart

Add your child’s name, photo, and chore list then print this personalized punch chart. These charts are suitable for kids, from toddlers to teens.

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Printable Chore Charts

A selection of free printable chore charts for kids with all of your favorite characters (such as the Minions, Spiderman, Lego, Star Wars, and many others). These are great for toddlers and older kids.

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Charts for Boys

A selection of free printable chore charts for boys with Spiderman, Ninjago, Superman, Batman, ninjas, and more! Perfect for toddlers and young kids.

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A selection of free printable chore charts for girls with Anna, Elsa, Barbie, Bratz, princesses, fairies, and other girly characters! Perfect for toddlers and young kids.

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Suggested age-appropriate chores  list for kids with a printable chart. The list includes chores for toddlers, kids, and teenagers.

DIY Magnetic Charts

Print your chore chart on a magnetic sheet, and use it repeatedly. You will need to purchase magnetic paper, but it might work out cheaper in the long run since it will last forever. These charts can accommodate many children on one page and can thus be used in the classroom or as a family chore chart.

Family chore chart

Family Chore Charts

If you are trying to get your entire family to help around the house, then family chore charts might be the perfect solution. There are various templates for different sized families.

Chore Chart Templates

Chore chart maker

Free chore charts with cute animals , you can make free printable personalized chore charts with your photos, titles, and your very own custom chore list. There are many designs available, and therefore, they are suitable for toddlers to teens.

Add your photo and chore list to this personalized chart.

Make your own free chore chart online

Chore Wheel

chore wheel

It’s a fun and fair way to delegate chores!

Coloring Charts

Color these black and white chore charts before you use them. When kids decorate their chart, it gets them involved and makes the process fun!

Another way to reduce printing costs is to have your chore chart laminated or slide it into a page protector. The chart can then be reused each week without having to print a new copy each week. Use an erasable marker to mark the chores once complete. Some smudge and others don’t. Some are easier to erase than others. Find one that works for you.

If having a new chore chart each week with a different design or character is going to help your kids do their chores, then I would print a new copy each week! See what works for you and your family.

10 Ways to Get Your Kids to do Chores

10 Ways to get your kids to do chores without you having to nag. Yes, it is possible!

chores help kids

9 Ways that Chores Benefit Kids

Some parents worry if kids should be asked to do tasks at home. Did you know that there are at least nine reasons why kids will actually benefit from doing their chores !

How to use a Chore Chart

The more you involve your child, the more successful the entire process will be. Consider holding a family meeting to introduce the chore system and set the rules. List the chores that need to be done together and divide them up fairly, taking into account each family member’s responsibilities, capabilities, available time, etc.

Allow your kids to make suggestions on how to successfully implement the chore system. Once you have decided on the implementation, choose a responsibility chart together (a family chore chart or an individual chore chart for each family member, etc.).

This section of the site includes additional info such as: Why use chore charts? How to use them, age-appropriate chores, and tips on creating a chore list for each child.

If you want your kids to cooperate and help you implement the chore chart system, get them involved in the process.

Let them choose their chore chart, give them some optional chores to choose from, let them decide when the deadline for tasks will be, how many jobs they think they can handle, etc. The more involved they are, the more they will cooperate. If your child chooses the task that he has to do, then the chances are higher that he will do it!

Adapt your chores to your child.

You might find that your child cannot do all of the age-appropriate chores that other kids his age can do. You might need to teach your child how to pack a dishwasher or how to vacuum. Some kids are not capable of doing specific tasks even though they should be able to perform them. You can try and show him how to do it if you think that it will help, but if not, it might only cause frustration. There are enough chores that he can handle. Move on and find something that he can do.

Let your kids choose the prize, privilege, or reward that they will receive if they do their chores.

They can either choose a privilege or small prize or something that you do together as a family, such as going out for ice cream. You might need to intervene and ensure that the reward is reasonable. Once you have agreed on the prize, don’t forget to follow through! You certainly wouldn’t like it if you worked all week and then your boss couldn’t be bothered to give you your salary!

Make sure that your child knows how to do the chores that you are expecting him to do.

Sometimes we assume that they know how to do something, and they don’t. Making a bed, putting dishes in the dishwasher or folding laundry might seem trivial to us, but it isn’t self-explanatory. Show them how to do each chore and watch them doing it to make sure that they understand what you expect from them. In the beginning, you can do the tasks together to ensure that your child knows exactly what you expect of him.

Use incentives.

If your child is not interested in doing chores but wants to do something else, you can explain that they can do whatever they want once they have completed their duties. For example, I understand that you want to go over to your friend, but you have to tidy your room first. This is often the most effective way to get kids to do something. Some children need instant gratification, and they need to know what is in it for them right away.

Start with a few chores and gradually increase them as your child learns to cope with them and gets older.

If you have never asked your child to do chores before and you suddenly present him with a chore list , it might be a little overwhelming. Start with one or two and gradually increase them as your child becomes more proficient. Make sure that your child is physically capable of doing the chores that you have asked him to do. Some tasks seem simple to us, but they are quite tricky for kids.

Try and get your family to work together as a team when getting things done.

It teaches kids how to work together, how to deal with possible conflicts, and about being part of a group with a common goal. Often it is easier to have each person do their own chores, but learning to work together can be a great lesson to teach your kids!

Even young kids want to help out, particularly when their older siblings have chores to do.

It helps them feel grown up and develops their sense of responsibility and self-esteem. You can give them basic chores that they can do, such as picking up toys or feeding your pet. They will feel that they are also contributing and helping out! Sometimes you give your child a chore to do, and it takes longer than if you would have done it yourself. Be patient. They will become more proficient, and it will eventually actually help you.

Be a role model.

If your child sees that you or your spouse don’t complete household chores, then they will do the same. Once you decide what tasks need to completed by a specific time, then this should apply to everyone. If your child sees you leaving your things around the house, then you can’t expect her to put her belongings away.

Hang the chore chart somewhere central, where it will be seen by all family members every day.

It could be on the fridge, on the front door, or even in your kid’s bedroom. If you don’t see the chart, you might forget to implement the chore chart system. Consistency is the key! You can either use an individual chart for each child or have a family chore chart for the entire family.

Print a few of our free editable printable chore charts so that they are ready to use when needed.

Do you use chore charts? Do they help? Please comment below.

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Free Printable Chore Charts for Kids – Tons of Options!

Created On: March 5   |   Updated: March 5   |   Leave a comment

free printable chore charts for kids PDF

Looking for printable chore charts for kids? These free printable kids chore charts and templates make it easy to start your own chore system at home!

If you know even a little bit about me, you know that I love charts and checklists. There’s just something so satisfying about getting organized and checking off those tasks! You could also say that I’m a stickler for responsibility, which I’ve tried to pass on to my daughters.

One of the best ways I’ve taught my kids how to be responsible and organized is with chore charts. My journey with chore charts has been filled with trial and error, but I can honestly say that the rewards have been worth the effort. And it’s important to find the system that works for you, you know?

I previously created a fantastic chore chart system for kids , complete with picture job cards for sale in my store, but now I’ve made a set of free printable chore charts for kids you can snag at the end of this post. They’re perfect if you’re just starting out or want something you can quickly print and start using instantly!

printable chore charts for kids and a child helping with laundry

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Why make your kids do chores?

For some parents, forcing their kids to do their chores seems like a neverending struggle. So, why make your kids do chores at all? I personally believe assigning tasks is essential, and here’s why:

Chores teach responsibility

A huge benefit of chores is that they teach your child how to be responsible. Yes, they can get every toy out of their closet to play with. And yes, they will have to pick up all those toys and put them away. Chores help teach that while tasks like cleaning up might not be fun, they’re necessary.

Research supports this, saying that children who have regular chores “have higher self-esteem, are more responsible, and are better able to deal with frustration and delay gratification.” That same research suggests that a child’s success later in life is directly influenced by whether or not they had to do chores as a young child. Crazy but true!

Kids learn life skills

Another important benefit of assigning chores is that they help your child develop independence so they can succeed in the outside world. Learning how to prepare meals, sort and do their own laundry, and keep their living space clean helps them function as adults.

No parent wants to get that panicked phone call from their college-age daughter because she put ten times the necessary detergent in the dorm washing machine. However, you can avoid situations like this by consistently expecting your kids to help with household chores. It’s that simple!

Chores help develop time management

A simple Google search on “time management” will get you hundreds, if not thousands, of resources about how to organize the hours in your day. It’s safe to say that time management is an essential life skill. Well, chores are an excellent way to help children organize their time wisely.

When you consistently enforce weekly chores, your child will begin to learn the importance of how they spend their time. For example, your rule might be that they can’t have tablet time until their chores are completed. Then the kid is responsible for how much time they spend completing their assigned tasks.

If they spend an hour whining about having to do them, that’s less time they get to spend on something they like doing. Eventually, your child will figure out that necessary tasks come first, then playtime.

You’re less burdened

Now, we’re finally to my favorite benefit of chores – parents are less burdened! While it may not be a day at the beach to model and teach your child how to do their tasks, you’ll reap the rewards of your consistency and dedication.

woman sitting on couch overwhelmed by clutter

Just imagine a world where you aren’t the only one responsible for cleaning up, cooking, doing the dishes, and making the beds. It sounds too good to be true, but it’s not! By assigning chores, you can distribute the household chores more evenly and maybe even gain some free time in the process.

Tips for Starting a New Chore Chart System with Your Kids

Are you new to the whole chore chart thing? Here are my top tips for helping your kids be successful with their new responsibilities:

Work the printable chore chart for kids into your routine

An important thing to remember when starting up a chore chart routine is that change is hard , especially for younger children. They like routine and woe to the mom who tries to mess with it!

It’s a good idea to have a family meeting with all of your children to let them know how the process works. This isn’t something you want to spring on them without warning. Instead, explain what chores you’re assigning, when they need to be completed each day, and how the reward system works.

Also, keep in mind that attitude is everything! Act excited when you introduce the chore chart, even if you’re not exactly feelin’ it. There’s a reason a mother’s motto is “fake it ‘til you make it.” And you should be happy about this! A future is coming where you don’t have to clean the kids’ bathroom! 

Once your children understand their daily duties, it’s time to teach, teach, teach. Your kids will need a little help in the beginning, and expect the first week or two to be, well, exhausting. Just keep in mind that it won’t always be this way!

Be consistent

Expect to be met with some resistance from your kids, even if they have the most even-tempered personality. Just because your preschooler whines and cries that they have to clean their room doesn’t mean you’re a horrible tyrant of a parent.

Just be consistent, and they’ll eventually learn that you won’t cave just because they shed a few tears. Make sure you follow a predictable daily routine , and everyone will begin to understand what they’re supposed to do.

Here are some extra tips for the first few weeks:

  • Remind your kids to look at their chore charts each day.
  • Help them be consistent about checking off their completed tasks.
  • Don’t just tell your kids what to do next. Instead, have them look at their charts to see what’s left to complete.

Set reasonable consequences

So, what happens if your child doesn’t complete their assigned chores?

The simplest answer is that they don’t do anything else until they finish their tasks. This includes having TV or tablet time or playing with any toys. Patiently tell your child that as soon as they complete their jobs, they can do something fun. Be firm but kind. And be consistent!

Hang the chore chart templates where your kids can easily get to them

Do you know the saying, “Out of sight, out of mind?” Take this to heart!

Hang your child’s printable chore chart where they’re sure to see it multiple times a day. Prime locations include on the fridge, on the kitchen wall, or in their room.

Don’t make the chores too difficult

Have you ever looked at your to-do list and gotten so overwhelmed by the sheer number of tasks that you ended up binge-watching Netflix shows in your pajamas instead? Well, a chore chart that’s too long can make your kids feel the same way!

Having too many chores can make your kids want to give up before they even start. Consider your child’s age and schedule when deciding how many duties to assign them. For example, a toddler might only have four to five simple tasks to do each day. Your teenager, on the other hand, could probably handle a longer list.

Need additional chart ideas? Check out these posts!

  • Morning Routine Charts for Kids – destress your mornings and teach your kids to be more independent
  • Ready for School Checklist – no more trips to school because your kid forgot their folder and lunchbox!

printable morning routine chart on a table with school supplies

Create a reward system

The most essential part of creating a chore chart system is deciding on a reward system.

  • Will your children receive an allowance? Or will that be a separate thing?
  • Will you do weekly rewards? Monthly rewards? Or a combination of both?
  • What rewards are you going to give your kids?

You can take several approaches, depending on what you think will work best for your kids. For example, we pay our kids according to their age –  $10/week for my 10-year-old and $8/week for my 8-year-old. That means they have to save their money to buy what they want.

And if you don’t ever have cash to pay out for your kids’ allowance, don’t worry! You can use a free printable allowance tracker like the ones below to keep track of your child’s allowance “balance”… a great way to give kids an allowance without having to run to the ATM every week!

printable allowance tracker worksheet

If you don’t want allowance tied to your kids’ chores, you could try a weekly/monthly reward instead. Some great rewards for kids completing their chore charts include:

  • Ice cream date with mom/dad
  • Bowling night
  • Dollar movie date
  • Mini Dollar Tree shopping spree – give each child $3 to $4 to spend
  • Take them to the local bakery for a treat
  • Mommy and me date
  • Movie night at home – let them pick the movie

And of course, screen time is a great reward that doesn’t cost you a thing! You can hop over to this post to grab these screen time reward coupons for kids: Printable Screen Time Reward Coupons for Kids

screen time reward coupons

For more ideas, check out 51 more reward ideas to motivate kids !

Grab the Free Printable Chore Charts for Kids Here

Want to grab some free printable chore charts to test out a new responsibilities system for your kids? You can click the links to download a few different chore chart templates below:

Colorful Chore Charts for Kids with Chores Already Included

Want an easy print and go chore system? Use the printable chore charts for kids that already include jobs printed on them!

colorful free printable chore chart template

Click HERE for the Pre-Filled Free Printable Chore Chart Template

Free Printable Blank Chore Chart Templates

These blank chore chart templates are great for creating your own personalized chore lists for kids! You have a few different options for how to use these blank chore charts:

  • Print out a new chore chart each week and write the chores in by hand.
  • Print a blank chart and laminate it. Then, use a dry erase marker to use it over again week after week.
  • Use the blank chore chart with the job cards down below.

printable chore chart templates for kids

Click HERE for the Free Printable Blank Chore Chart Templates

Job Cards to Use with the Blank Chore Charts for Kids

These printable job cards for kids work in conjunction with the chore charts. Just pick out which jobs you want to assign to your kids each week, and attach the printable job card to the chore chart. Easy peasy!

chore job cards to use on chore chart templates

Click HERE for the Printable Job Cards for Kids

*NOTE – If you need picture chore charts for kids with printable picture job cards like the ones below, then check out this post: Chore Charts for Kids & Age Appropriate Chores

Printable chore charts for kids with picture chore cards

Chore Ideas for Your Printable Chore Charts

If you need ideas for age appropriate chores for kids, check out this master list:

Chore Ideas for Toddlers (2-3 years)

  • Put away their toys
  • Feed the dog/cat
  • Brush the dog
  • Put dirty laundry in the hamper
  • Wipe up messes on the floor/counters
  • Dust baseboards
  • Organize books and magazines by stacking them
  • Put laundry in the washer/dryer
  • Use a dry mop to clean up small areas
  • Clear their own plate
  • Help make their bed
  • Put away silverware

Chore Ideas for Preschoolers (4-6 years)

  • All previous chores for toddlers
  • Get dressed
  • Tidy up bedroom
  • Pick out clothes for the week
  • Bring in mail
  • Clear the dinner table
  • Water plants
  • Clean up crumbs with a handheld vacuum
  • Help put away groceries
  • Match socks
  • Sort laundry
  • Dust surfaces with a sock or cloth
  • Help set the table
  • Fold towels
  • Pick up their toys and put them away
  • Sweep up small messes
  • Vacuum rugs/small areas

little girl doing chores

Chores for Older Children (7-9 Years)

  • Load and empty the dishwasher
  • Put groceries away
  • Carry things in from the car
  • Wipe down kitchen counters
  • Get their own snacks/make their breakfasts
  • Help pack lunches
  • Clean their bedrooms (Just make sure to check under their beds!) 
  • Vacuum carpet/rugs
  • Mop the floor with a wet mop
  • Put indoor trash into kitchen trash can
  • Help make dinner
  • Exercise family dog in the backyard
  • Help rake leaves
  • Put clean clothes in drawers
  • Clean bathroom sink
  • Clean bathroom mirror

Chores for Tweens and Middle Schoolers (10+ years)

  • Wash the dishes/load dishes into dishwasher
  • Take out garbage
  • Take trash cans to the curb on trash day

boy taking out the garbage

  • Wash the family vehicle
  • Make simple meals without help
  • Wash and dry their own clothes
  • Fold and put away laundry
  • Wash the dog
  • Walk the dog
  • Clean out litter box 
  • Babysit younger siblings
  • Complete short shopping trips (once they get their license)
  • Iron clothing
  • Complete basic sewing tasks
  • Prepare family meals
  • Help with deep cleaning
  • Clean the bathroom (toilets, shower, sinks)
  • Mow the yard
  • Wash the windows
  • Help with meal planning
  • Drive younger siblings to and from after-school activities
  • Clean out basement/garage
  • Do homework

How to Use the Printable Chore Charts for Kids

If you’re using my free printable chore chart template, there’s some assembly required (but not much!). Here’s how to assemble this printable chore chart for kids:

Supplies needed for these printable chore charts for kids:

  • Printer – You can print these responsibility charts at home or a professional print shop. If you’re going to use them in black and white, it makes sense just to do it at home. However, if you’re concerned about color quality, you might want to have your kids chore chart professionally printed.
  • Laminator – I absolutely LOVE this laminator ! It’s reasonably priced, and you can use it for so many home projects. I’ve laminated weekly meal plans, my daughters’ artwork, and other checklists I use around the house (like my weekly cleaning schedule !).
  • Laminator pouches – I use these for my laminator (affiliate)
  • Velcro circles
  • Dry erase marker
  • Clipboard to hang your charts on (optional)

Assembling the chore charts:

Once you have all of your supplies together, just follow these easy steps:

  • Download and print the kids chore chart template that you want to use. I suggest printing your templates out on high-quality card stock.
  • Cut out the job cards and reward coupons, if you will be using them. *NOTE – The job cards must be cut out before you laminate them so the laminator pouch will seal around each one. You could also laminate the reward coupons to make them reusable! If you’d like to do this, cut out each reward coupon as well.
  • Place job cards in laminator pouch with space in between each card.
  • Laminate all the job cards and your choice of chore chart according to your laminator’s directions. *Or most office supply stores or FedEx Kinkos can do this for you. I bought my own laminator because I use it for so many things, and it saves me tons of runs to Kinkos. They also charge more for each sheet, so it makes sense for me to buy my own!
  • Cut out each laminated job card, if using. I suggest leaving a small border (¼” or a little less) of clear lamination around each card to make them more durable.
  • Place velcro sticker on the back of each chore chart job card and in the center of each blank slot on the chore chart.

*Want to see step-by-step instructions for how to laminate your job cards at home? You can head over to this post for more detailed directions: Chore Charts for Kids & Age Appropriate Chores

picture chore cards going through a laminator

What job cards are included in the Printable Chore Charts for Kids?

I’ve included 30 different job cards for kids along with my free printable chore chart for kids, so you can choose which age-appropriate jobs are right for your child.

Here is the list of chores that come on the pre-filled job cards:

  • get dressed
  • make breakfast
  • wash dishes
  • water plants
  • pick up toys
  • clean bathroom
  • wipe dinner table
  • change towels
  • take out garbage
  • dust furniture
  • fold laundry
  • iron clothing
  • clean windows
  • clean toilet
  • sort out pantry items
  • match socks
  • rake leaves
  • collect dirty clothes
  • sweep and mop floor
  • set the table

My free printable chore chart file also comes with two types of reward cards – One that rewards completion (no additional reward) and a blank reward coupon you can fill in with whatever you and your child decide on.

Looking for more ways to simplify your life and encourage your kids to be more independent? Head over to these posts:

  • The Best Allowance Trackers – Give Kids Allowance Without Cash
  • Printable Reward Charts for Kids (And How to Make Them Work for You!)
  • How to Use Printable Reward Tickets for Your Kids – 8 Easy Tips!

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20 Free Printable Chore Charts

I found the best free printable chore charts. You will be sure to find a reward system that works for your child out of one of these. 

20 free printable chore charts for kids

When I googled “ printable chore chart ,” I found a ton of amazing charts – all for a price. I just knew there had to be some free ones out there! Thankfully, I found 20 amazing FREE chore charts! And I am sharing them with you here on my blog. 

I hope this saves you time and sanity. There is something so fun about finding that one chore chart that you and your kids both love. It helps everyone stay on task, and knock out those chores! 

I am constantly updating this list as links break or website owners start to charge a fee. This will always be a current list of free printable responsibility charts for kids.

Disclaimer: Any products that I link to on Amazon.com are affiliate links. That means I will earn a small commission if you shop through my link, but at no extra cost to you. Thank you!

Quick Tip: Laminate Your Chore Charts

If you want to save on ink (and paper ), I suggest laminating the chore charts. This way you can use a dry-erase marker to check off the chores instead of printing multiple copies of the chore chart.

This is my favorite laminator – The Scotch Thermal Laminator . It’s small and works really well!

You can also use the chore charts with your phone, iPad or laptop. There are sites like https://www.sodapdf.com/pdf-to-word/ that let you convert PDFs to Word docs so you can edit them. Have fun!

20 Chore Charts Your Kids Will Actually LOVE

There are so many different kinds of chore charts in this list. From ones that are beautifully designed, to others that make it more like a job for earning money (like in the real world), this list is packed with ideas. And they are all free. 

Definitely come back to tell me which is your favorite! 

(Click the photo or the link below it to print to view the chart and print!) 

1. Chevron Chore Chart

Free printable chore chart in chevron

I love the chevron prints on this! Now, while you see chores printed, when you download this each line is blank. You can put whatever chores you want on the line. 

Pinch a Little Save a Lot Chevron Chore Chart

2. Preschool Chore Chart With Pictures

preschool chore chart

This is a photo-based chore chart for young children that cannot read yet. When you download the chart it comes with chore pictures too. 

Preschool Photo Chore Chart

3. Blank Morning & Evening Chart

chore chart for toddlers with pictures

I love how this is so gender neutral. And like the first one, when you download it, it comes blank, ready for you to fill it with chores. 

I’m Mom printable chore chart 

4. My Responsibility Chart

Responsibility chart

This is for older children, and great if you want to assign monetary value to chores. When you click the link, the blogger explains in detail how to use her chart. 

Responsibility chart for older kids

5. 8 Designs of Weekly Chores

Eight free printable chore charts

As you can see above, Kristi designed eight bright and fun chore charts. This is perfect for kids that want their own chart to stand out.

Eight Chore Chart Designs  

6. Work For Hire Chore Board

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Rachel created this “work for hire” station as a way to encourage her children to earn extra money by doing more difficult chores. 

Work for hire printable 

7. Chore Chart Popsicle Sticks

Chore sticks

This system combines “expected” chores with “extra for hire” chores on one sheet. Plus, it has the chore sticks idea which I think is genius! 

Chore chart and reward system

8. Colorful Daily & Weekly Chore Chart

daily weekly chore chart

I really love how Mique made this chart so incredibly colorful and vibrant! Plus, it has a place for weekly chores. 

Daily & Weekly Chore Chart

9. Simple Chore Chart

Simple chore chart

Simple, no fuss, no explanation needed, chore chart. I actually really enjoy simple chore charts – they take less thought and time to set up.

Found on Freebie Finding Mom.  

10. Punch Cards For Chores

Chore Punch Cards

You know those punch cards you get from your favorite store? How about one for your kids when they do their chores? I love this creative idea! Make sure you have cardstock! There are even free designs for reading and showing kindness. 

Chores Punch Cards

11. Task & Rewards Chart

Free Printable Task and Reward Chart for girls with memory verse at the bottom

 This one is fun – not only the bright colors, but you can actually SEE the reward you are working towards. Plus, it has an encouraging Bible verse at the bottom.

Download the Printable Reward Chart

12. Hanging Chore Chart With Tickets

Reward chart system

This post has everything you need to make this fantastic system! I love the idea of tickets. It’s a fun system that kids can actually see their hard work paying off.  

Hanging chore chart with tickets

13. Rotating Chore Chart

Rotating checklist

This is GORGEOUS!  I also love that each room has a specific checklist (no excuses for missing the dusting!).  My own mom used to assign tasks by room. I tend to really like this idea. 

Printable rotating chore list

14. 7 pages of Chore and Daily Routine Charts

Simple printable chart

These chore charts are cute and simple. But this post also includes tips for “10 minutes to a clean house” so it’s worth the click! 

Simple & Cute Chore Charts

15. Responsibilities & Chores

chore chart for toddlers with pictures

Penny Pinchin’ Mom gives you 3 different options! Love all of them too! I especially like how one of them explains the chores that are appropriate for each age group.

Free Printable Chore Charts

16. Chore Chart & Reward Coupons

4 pages of printable chore charts for kids

This packet is from my blog, Venture1105.com and it will always be free for you to download and print.  This packet includes a weekly chore chart along with pictures of the chores for kids who can’t yet read and reward coupons for a job well done!

Chore Chart Packet

17. Personalized Job Chart

Blue and pink chore charts

I love the colors and simplicity of these charts. Head over the the Crafting Chicks to print them! 

Pink and blue chore charts

18. Pick A Chore

chore system

Brooke created a super bright and very organized system for her kids. The entire tutorial looks simple and I can’t wait to try it! 

Printable chore chart system

19. Ice Cream Chores

ice cream chore chart

This chore chart requires sewing. So I won’t be doing it. But if you love to sew, it looks simple and I bet your kids will LOVE it! Plus, it ends up looking like ice cream, which is insanely creative. 

Sewing chore chart tutorial 

20. Simple DIY Chart By Week

Free Printable Chore Chart from Cook Eat Go

Not only do I love the colors of this printable, but you can actually write down which week you are on. It’s super-organized and easy to use.

Easy DIY Chore Chart

There you have it!!  I hope you find one that works perfectly for you! Whether you print a simple one or try a new system all together, these are all free and all so fun! 

20 free printable chore charts

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Are you ready for a happy, healthy, and productive home? Kids with busy hands make good learners. When parents teach responsibility through chores, it can aid in their child’s growth and stability. It’s never too early to teach your children how to be responsible. So let’s get your kids to help out around the house using printable chore charts! Download free printable chore charts with pictures below!

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Rewards for Chore Charts

Printable chore charts for kids are a great way to help them learn the importance of responsibility and completing tasks. By assigning specific tasks to each day of the week, your child will know exactly what is expected of them. This will help them to stay on track and avoid forgetting any important chores. When used in conjunction with rewards, chore charts can be an effective tool to introduce chores for children. There are many different ways to use rewards with chore charts.

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Customize visual schedules that teach kids independence. No more nagging, no more stress.

One way is to offer younger children a small reward for their chores. For example, if we have our child wash dishes after eating, we can give them a stuffed toy, a book, or anything they fancy as a form of reward. Another way is to offer a larger reward, like an  allowance , for older children.

Regardless of the method used, rewards can be an excellent motivator for kids if combined with creative chore ideas. We could assign our older children to prepare a simple meal (like a sandwich or a salad) with minimal supervision. We could also give them a new set of clothes, a new device, or even an extra allowance to teach them the value of saving money. Whatever the reward may be, we have to give them something they can cherish and remember as a part of their accomplishments.

Printable, Customizable Chore Chart for Kids

Every parenting tips include delegating tasks to your toddler. Printable chore charts can ease up the process! And, when you make the chore chart yourself, it can be customized to fit your family’s needs. To get started, decide on the age-appropriate chore ideas for your kids.

After that, come up with a system for rewarding them for a job well done. With a little creativity, you can design a chore chart that will help you teach responsibility and have fun at the same time! Let’s divide them into age groups to clarify how we can set a detailed chore chart:

Chore Chart for Toddlers & Pre-schoolers (1 to 3 Years Old)

When it comes to assigning chores to our little ones, there are plenty of age-appropriate tasks that we can consider. Toddlers and preschoolers can do things like putting their toys away, helping to set the table, dusting, wiping up spills, feeding pets, putting laundry in the hamper, and watering plants.

To make it more interactive for them, we can create cut-out images of chores that they can put in columns labeled “to-do” and “done.” This way, they can see what they need to do and visually track their progress by placing the pictures in the respective columns. A good way to attach the pictures is by using Velcro, so it’s easy for little hands to manage.

Chore Chart for Elementary School Kids (4 to 7 Years Old)

Many of the tasks that are appropriate for toddlers are also suitable for elementary schoolers. Some new chores that you could consider assigning to your elementary school-aged children are taking out the trash, vacuuming, helping to cook dinner, washing their own dishes, and sweeping the floor. By involving your children in household tasks, you’re not only teaching them responsibility but also building their confidence and independence.

To make completing these tasks more fun and rewarding, you could create a point system. You can assign each task a certain number of points, and your children could redeem points for rewards. The point system could have three columns: one for the list of tasks, one for when they complete a task, and the last for the number of points earned for each task.

Chore Chart for Tweens (8 to 12 Years Old)

Again, many tasks suitable for younger kids will be fine for tweens. Some that you could consider adding are making simple lunches, walking dogs, helping to clean bathrooms, or changing bedsheets. To encourage a more equal division of chores, we can create a calendar-type chart. From there, we can print a checkbox along with the tasks the child must finish weekly.

chore charts. A boy washes dishes with his mother.

Customize Your Chore Chart in Unlimited Ways

There are many printable chore charts for kids available on the internet. However, a lot of them are fairly generic, with very limited ways to customize them. With Goally, you can set up your own customizable chore chart in unlimited ways! You can add or remove tasks, set deadlines, and assign rewards. This makes it easy to tailor the chart to your child’s individual needs and preferences. Additionally, Goally offers a mobile app that makes it even easier to keep track of your child’s progress and ensure that tasks are being completed.

Create Visual Models For Schedules

Printable chore charts for kids can be an effective way to help them stay on track with their daily tasks. By creating visual models for schedules using Goally, they can understand how to keep up with expectations and how to stay organized. This can ultimately lead to less conflict and a more positive household dynamic. Plus, it’ll be one less thing for you to have to keep track of!

Customize Chores, Checklists and Reminders 

Printable chore charts with customizable checklists and reminders make it easy for parents to supervise their children’s progress. The app allows parents to select from a range of activities and chores and then set a schedule and reminders for when each task needs to be completed. This is a great way for parents to ensure their kids are completing their chores and helps to keep the family organized.

Goally chore chart and checklist for kids

Have Goally Count Up the Points for You

Printable chore charts are a great way to get kids involved in helping around the house. By assigning specific tasks to each child and having them keep track of their own progress, they can feel a sense of ownership and responsibility for keeping the home clean and organized.

Goally can help by keeping track of the points each child earns for completing their chores and providing a visual representation of their progress. This can motivate kids to keep up the good work, and can also help parents to identify which areas may need more attention.

Goally | Daily Chores, But Make It Fun

Ready to start using tech to simplify your life and make chores fun for your child? Goally’s skill building tablet for kids has routines that break down large tasks into small, achievable steps. It helps kids complete their tasks independently! 

A blue Goally tablet showing a routine for "put on pajamas." There's a visual timer, a picture of pjs, and an audio prompt.

Create custom routines with your own videos & pictures for every step. As a parent, you manage, create, and track progress of your child’s daily chores with Goally. Set expectations for daily chores and encourage your child’s independence with Goally, keeping them motivated the whole time.

The best part? You can invite infinite members (think family members, nanny, etc) to join your child’s Care Team to make sure everyone is on the same page.

Try our distraction-free device (with ONLY Goally apps on it) for $149. And by distraction-free, we mean your kiddo won’t be sneaking onto Youtube every few minutes… 😉

How Chore Charts Can Help You

Printable chore charts are a great way of encouraging your child to help out around the home, and thus develop a sense of responsibility. For more advice on parenting and family lifestyle tips, check out the other articles on our website today!

This post was originally published on 09/01/2022. It was updated on 06/19/2023. 

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10 Adorable Chore Charts You Can Customize!

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Letting your kids h elp out with household chores is an excellent way to teach them all kinds of new skills, including basic life skills and money management skills. In today’s round up, we’re featuring a collection of printable chore charts and chore chart ideas for children of all ages!

Whether you want your teen learn the value of money, or you want to give your preschooler basic house chores, you can find them here!  Don’t miss our complete list of  age appropriate chores  for kids!

Our top 10 chore chart ideas:

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1. Check, Check, Done Chart

While some chore charts like to give you “Pink or blue”, You’ll love how ‘gender neutral’ these printable chore charts are. All you need to do is download it (you’ll get it empty), and just fill it with your child’s chores!

check done chart

2. Picture Chore Chart for Non-Readers

picture chore chart

3. Morning Routine Chart

morning routine chart

4. Little Kid Chore Charts

These printable chore charts are perfect for kids ages 2-4. The chore charts include practical skills that young kids need to learn and master at a young age.  You may also put in a skill or two that your young one can do from start to finish on their own!

little kid chore charts

5.  Cookie Sheet Chore Charts

Rewarding your child for doing a chore or completing a set of tasks will give him or her extra motivation to get their chores done even without you telling them what to do!

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6. Responsibility Chart

Help teach your child the value of money with this Responsibility Chart is perfect for your kiddo! By giving him or her allowance for doing their chores, you’ll also teach them how to manage money.

responsibility-chart

7. Household Chore Chart

chore chart

8. Kids’ Punch Cards

These Punch Cards for kids are unique and can be very exciting for children to use. They will definitely be in a rush to finish their chores to get to punch on their cards!

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9. Chore List

This Chore List is made visually attractive in order to encourage kids to make good choices and habits!

chore-list

10. Work-for-Hire Board

This is an amazing way of teaching your kid how to do household chores and how to manage money as well.

work-for-hire-board

Do chore charts work?

Like everything else, learning to do chores is a habit that needs to be built for your child.  Using a chore chart is a great visual way to remind your child of their daily chores!

One idea is to start with just one or two chores a day, and add on as your child gets more comfortable.  We also like to turn our chores into a game to see who can finish them first.  This is something the whole family can do!

Another idea is to also have chore charts for adults that live in the house, so that the children can also see their parents marking off their charts and everyone can join in.  This is a great way to make everyone feel responsible for the smooth running of your home.

Which chore chart is best for me and my family?

We found so many great chore chart ideas, and there isn’t a single best one!  Printable chore charts are a great way to get started, and you can even put them in a page protector and use dry erase markers on them to re-use them.

If you’re new to chore charts, evaluate them on a weekly basis as a family.  It may take you a while to find the perfect one, and you may find that everyone works best with something slightly different.

Don’t forget to also check out our own daily routine chart !

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Age Appropriate Chores for Kids

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10 Super Cute Free Printable Chore Charts For Kids of All Ages (in PDF format)

Incorporating household chores for your young children is a great way to foster a solid work ethic, a sense of responsibility and help contribute to the overall care of the house alongside their other family members.

But knowing daily chores are important and implementing them can be a challenge, especially in a hectic family household. One way that you can organize the daily tasks you want your kids to accomplish is with a family chore chart.

Depending on the goals for your kids and the type of work that needs to be done, chores can be broken down into daily, weekly, or monthly chores. Here you’ll find a collection of  free printable chore chart templates  (in PDF format) for younger and older children with various options.

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Starting Your Chore Chart

First things first. 

Write down a list of all the chores that need to be done. 

Break them down into monthly chores, weekly chores, and daily chores. 

This to-do list shouldn’t be too overwhelming, and it needs to be filled with age-appropriate chores. If you give a child a chore that is too difficult, they will feel defeated before they’ve even begun. 

Brainstorm a list of chore chart ideas. Get your kids involved and ask them for their input too. 

Use a visual board

Create a board that you can stick up in a central place where everyone can see it. 

It is your choice if you want to use a whiteboard and dry-erase markers, or draw up a calendar-style chart and use post-its. Use a chalkboard or a magnetic board. You can also use bright colors for everyone’s name. Stick these names into the allocated chore on the various weekdays. Do whatever works for you. 

Mix it up a bit

Try something different. 

Instead of the same chart every week, try something different.

Write all the chores on chore sticks and put them into a jar. If there is a large job that requires two people, then place two chore sticks in the jar for that one job. Let each family member take a turn pulling out a stick to find out what chore they will be doing on that day.

Have a Reward System

Set up a reward chart, relevant to the chore that is being done. Do you want to use stickers? Small kids love having a choice of stickers to stick next to their names.

For older children, you could work off a point or a monetary system. Different levels of difficulty mean more money or more points.

Perhaps your children have a goal in mind – once they reach 50 points, they can go to the movies or miniature golf with a friend. If they reach 100 points, they can get that new game!

10 Chore Chart Ideas Created by Other Chore Chart Moms

The 10 moms below all have developed their own systems of getting their kids to work together and get their chores done. There is a selection of free printables and daily chore charts with simple tasks for younger kids all the way up to teens in the sites listed below. 

Some moms have listed specific tasks with monetary values assigned to them, which is helpful in teaching children the value of money and as well as good money management skills.

Some parents create a rewards chart to go hand-in-hand with their chore chart.

Again, you do whatever works for you.

Kids Cleaning Checklist

This kids cleaning checklist from Cut the Grime isn’t just adorable, but it’s also an easy-to-follow printable weekly chore chart organized by the rooms in your house. This cleaning checklist makes it easy to divvy up household duties.

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Free Printable Reward Chart for Kids

Reward charts are a way to encourage and reward positive behavior. This is the perfect solution for cultivating and cementing good habits– like doing daily chores! Younger children, in particular, enjoy reward charts.

Lil Tigers has twelve different designs of reward charts. You are bound to find something that your child will love!

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Free Printable Chore Chart Fortune Tellers

Charlene is a teacher by trade and a mom of 7, and she knows that creativity and uniqueness are often needed to keep kids interested in the ‘same-old, same-old’. 

She has created this free printable, super fun, fortune teller chore chart which kids find fun! And that’s how we want them to see their chores, as fun!

After a few rounds of finger manipulation, counting numbers, and a bit of math, their chore will be revealed to them! In addition, she has also created a blank one for you to add your own chores to.

She even created a blank option so that you can customize the perfect options for your family.

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List of Kids Chores by Age + Free Printable Kids Chore Chart

Look no further if you are looking for a list of age-appropriate chores to go along with a great chore chart! Saving Talents does an excellent job breaking down and creating a list of chores that will work for the kids in your family.

The chore chart she created is a monthly calendar view with a spot for chores that need to be done on a daily and weekly basis.

chore chart for toddlers with pictures

DIY Magnetic Chore Chart + Customizable Chore Chart Template

If you are looking for a more customizable option, Hello Sensible’s DIY Magnetic Chore Chart is a great choice. Not only can you create your own chore chart, but it’s set up with a “to-do” and a “complete tasks” section to track progress.

Magnetic chore chart

Printable Chore Chart List for Kids

The kids chore chart templates from Cupcakes and Cutlery is a unique take on a chore system.

There are specific tasks on the list, basic chores and the like, but instead of checking anything off she offers a reward system using sticks of gum. “Give Extra, Get Extra!” I thought this was a super cute idea, especially for older kids. It’s a great way to work on independence and responsibility.

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Free Printable Chore Chart for Kids

Free Printable Chore Chart for Kids from Maple Planners is perfect for teaching kids responsibility as well as and how to clean up after themseves.

These printable charts add some much-needed structure and help keep everyone in the family on track.

There are two versions of this chore chart; one includes a rewards section at the end, but both versions allow you to write down the chores for each day of the week.

The chore charts are instant download!

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Ocean & Beach Themed Free Printable Chore Charts

These Ocean & Beach Themed Free Printable Chore Charts from Frugal Momeh are so cute, don’t you think?

They are a great way to encourage your children to track and complete chores all year long! I love that these are customizable– it’s a blank chore chart. You can change up the different tasks on a daily basis based on the age of your child. It also includes an area to list a reward that they may be working toward!

Elizabeth created them to help other families with younger kids use a simple chore chart that is easy for kids to understand. It is the perfect way for your young child to track their chores.  

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FREE BLANK PRINTABLE WEEKLY CHORE CHART TEMPLATE FOR KIDS

This free printable blank chore chart from WhatMommyDoes is great for tracking weekly chores for one or more kids. It is the perfect way to help everyone see what needs to be done at a glance.

free printable chore chart

CHORE CHART FREE PRINTABLES

Healthy, Happy, Impactful brings us eleven printable chore chart templates ! Not only are they adorable, but there is certainly something here for kids of all ages! Grab what works for you and get started!

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In Conclusion

If you are a mom of young children looking for some great free chore charts, there are tons of options to choose something that will work just right for your family, whether it’s a daily chore chart or a weekly chore chart.

The printables can be completed for kids of all ages, including teens, and can help kids get into a daily routine. It doesn’t matter if it’s at home before lessons or after returning home from school. 

As your kids develop, you can move them from basic chores to more difficult tasks, and even though it might feel tough at first, they can experience a real sense of accomplishment once they conquer these new jobs.

Life skills are learned at home., but it doesn’t have to be stressful. Making it fun and engaging can go along way into paving the way for solid work ethic and good home habits.

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10 Benefits of Using Chore Charts for Kids

K eeping a clean house is not easy, and with children it can become even harder to set aside time to pick up toys, clothes, and wipe down the floors. There is a way to integrate your children into cleaning though – using chore charts. Check out our article about ten benefits of using chore charts for kids, and where you can get a chore chart to start keeping your kids organized and your house clean. 

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What Is a Chore Chart?

Chore charts are a calendar-format chart used to list out chores and delegate responsibilities to your children. It provides a little extra encouragement to do chores, and gives positive reinforcement that your children are doing a good thing. 

Your child will have a visible goal to reach, and can celebrate with every chore crossed off their list or a sticker added to their chart. The positive memories associated with doing chores will have a better chance of following them as they grow up, and continue to do chores and keep an organized personal space. 

10. Teaches Independence

When kids are younger, they often need help doing everything or will follow you everywhere. By giving them some chores suitable for their age, you can give them independence to complete tasks on their own. They will not be clueless on how to do certain chores, and can apply that to the real world.

9. Makes Chores More Fun

Chores can be tedious, boring, and annoying to do, and that’s just the opinion of adults. Kids want to have the ability to play whenever, and cleaning up their mess just doesn’t sound that appealing. By giving them a chart to tie into chores, the chores will become a fun game to complete. 

8. Teaches Responsibility

Having your toys and clothes spread all over the house is messy, and can lead to kids not respecting what they have as much. By using chore charts, you can teach your kids responsibility of their property and of their actions. They will be less likely to make a complete mess if they know they have to clean it up.

7. Balance Between Work/Play

As adults, we all have to balance our work lives and times when we get to relax. This can be true for younger children too, as chore charts will show them the difference between working to make the house clean and playing with their toys. As they grow up, this lesson will stick in their minds, and they will know how to approach work and play equally. 

6. Teaches Pre-reading Skills 

Try having your child place their sticker or cross of their chart for the week, and teach them the words associated with each chore. It will allow them to get used to letters and words, and give them a leg-up when learning how to read and write. One of the most important things for a child to be able to do is read and write, and you can supplement those skills with chore charts.

5. Time Management

Time management is a huge skill to have when you’re older, and it’s perfect to start training your kids when they are young through chores. By having kids do their chores before dinner or before playing, you can ensure that they are choosing their time wisely so they can still play and get what they want, while completing chores. 

4. Organizational Skills

This is a huge one, and a direct correlation to chore charts. By having chores, your house will be picked up and cleaned. There will be no toys or clothes strewn around, and you can have dishes and floors cleaned without you having to do all the work. In the future, kids will be more mindful that they need to keep their clothes and toys in certain places and not all over the house. 

3. Self-Esteem

This one might sound a little weird at first, but it makes sense for a young kid. Children constantly say “look at me” for validation that they are doing a good job. By having them complete chores, you can be proud of them and it will transfer to the kids being proud of themselves for completing a job. 

2. Increased Brain Development

Giving children instructions on what to do and how to do it allows their brain development to increase as they learn useful skills. You can trust your child to understand what is going on, and to behave themselves going forward. 

1. Better Relationships

Sometimes when all of the chores are dumped on one person, it can get tense when other family members continue to make a mess. I can definitely attest to this, as there are certain roles that need to be completed by each family member, and if they aren’t the slack has to be picked up by someone else. By giving everyone chores in the house it lessens the load on you, the parent, and can become a fun weekly activity to bring the family together. 

Age Appropriate Chores for Kids 2-9 years

Not all chores are for all ages. Check out our recommended list of chores that two to nine year-olds can complete with relatively little danger to them. 

  • Put toys away
  • Help feed the pets
  • Pick up clothes
  • Help set the table
  • Pack bag for school
  • Made their bed
  • Put away groceries with a parent
  • Empty the dishwasher with help
  • Vacuum/sweep the floors
  • Pack their lunch
  • Rake leaves
  • Fold/put away clothes
  • Clean bathroom
  • Wash/load dishwasher
  • Help with meal prep
  • Take pet for a walk

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Chore Charts for Kids

Chore charts can be homemade, but if you’re looking for a more professional chart, check out these options. 

Magnetic Dry Erase Chore Chart Set

If you have multiple kids, this chore chart will be perfect for you. With four sections and a dry erase surface, you can easily add or take away chores as needed. There is even a “reward” section at the bottom, where you can set a goal for your kid in order to watch a movie or have a sleepover. Out of 886 ratings, this chore chart has a 4.6 star rating, and is only $12.

Chore Chart for Kids

If you only have one child that needs a chore chart, this option could be more suited to your family. With knobs that can be switched over once the chore is completed, the chart is interactive for kids and they can feel accomplished moving another peg to the completed section. This chart has paper slots where you write down the chores instead of a dry erase surface. For $10, this 4.3 star chore chart is a perfect start for your child.

Should kids have chore charts?

Parents and caregivers can guide children to become more self-sufficient in their chores and daily life by using chore charts to keep track of their responsibilities. 

Do chores teach kids life skills?

Chores teach kids a range of life skills such as self-worth and self-reliance. It can also help them embrace important lessons such as the value of taking responsibility for their clothes and/or toys, and they are more aware of the mess they have made. 

What are some benefits of children doing chores with pay?

Paying kids to do their chores instills a negative and twisted sense of doing things for the community or others and expecting some sort of monetary reward. Doing chores without pay will avoid this and teach kids responsibility for their mess and awareness of the world around them. 

Chores can become a pain if they are not approached in the right way. By introducing chore charts to your kids, you can make cleaning a family task, and finally keep those floors clean. The benefits will be long-term, so take a chance and try out using chore charts for your kids the next time you need to clean the house.

Keeping a clean house is not easy, and with children it can become even harder to set aside time to

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    These printable picture chore charts are the answer as they help kids make doing chores fun. Instructions: 1. Print a base chart ( blue or pink) and write your child's name on it. 2. Print and cut out the pieces that will work for your child's daily or weekly chores. 3. Laminate the chart and pieces and trim.

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    Baby Printable Chore Chart for Toddlers | Easy to Read with Pictures! When we logged on for Reegan's virtual orientation the teachers requested we have a chore chart in the house. Within their classrooms, they usually have leadership roles for the day. Her teacher wants us to recreate that at home.

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    Magnet Tape How to Make Chore Charts for 4 Year Olds Using these Printable Chore Charts Download the printable chore charts below. Print on your Home Printer on Cardstock . Cut them out using scissors or a paper trimmer.

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    Chore Chart For Family Of 2. This colourful chore chart for family of 2 lets you divide the chores for a week in a simple, clear format. There are two colour-coded sections, one for each family member. Simply cross off each chore once they've been completed and the household tasks will all be done in no time at all.

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    A list of age appropriate chores for 2 year olds with free printable chore chart templates with pictures for kids who can't read yet. Contents hide 1 Chore List for 2-Year-Old 1.1 What are appropriate chores for a 2-year-old? 2 Toddler Chore Chart 2.1 Chore Chart for 2-Year-Old 2.2 How to Create a Chore Chart for Toddlers 3 Responsibility Chart

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    Au Pair Tip: Au Pairs cannot be responsible for the family's pets, but they can supervise a child's pet care responsibilities. Be sure your Au Pair knows your family's pet rules. 4. Dusting is an easy chore for toddlers. If you're searching for easy chores for toddlers, dusting is among the easiest. Plus, it's fun!

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    3.1.9 Be a role model. 3.1.10 Hang the chore chart somewhere central, where it will be seen by all family members every day. Chore Chart Maker With our free chore chart maker you can: Change the background and the theme. Add clipart with various topics such as princesses, superheroes, space, and many more. Add your chore list and edit the text.

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    These free printable kids chore charts and templates make it easy to start your own chore system at home! If you know even a little bit about me, you know that I love charts and checklists. There's just something so satisfying about getting organized and checking off those tasks!

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    1. Chevron Chore Chart I love the chevron prints on this! Now, while you see chores printed, when you download this each line is blank. You can put whatever chores you want on the line. Pinch a Little Save a Lot Chevron Chore Chart 2. Preschool Chore Chart With Pictures This is a photo-based chore chart for young children that cannot read yet.

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    1. Colorful Chore Chart This basic chore chart is perfect for younger children because of it's tie-dye rainbow theme and simple layout. You can either write the chores on the blue lines, or print out and paste on simple illustrations of the things you want them to do each day.

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    Chore Chart for Kids. The following kids chore charts can be made with our free online chore chart maker. You can choose the background, the chore list layout, and the clipart. There are free printable chore charts with pictures and with text only. We also offer a chore chart with pictures for kids who can't read yet.

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    Chore Chart for Toddlers & Pre-schoolers (1 to 3 Years Old) When it comes to assigning chores to our little ones, there are plenty of age-appropriate tasks that we can consider. Toddlers and preschoolers can do things like putting their toys away, helping to set the table, dusting, wiping up spills, feeding pets, putting laundry in the hamper ...

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    6. Responsibility Chart. Help teach your child the value of money with this Responsibility Chart is perfect for your kiddo! By giving him or her allowance for doing their chores, you'll also teach them how to manage money. 7. Household Chore Chart. 8. Kids' Punch Cards.

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    Chore charts for toddlers should show more pictures than words since they can not read. Chore charts for 5 year olds or 6 year olds can contain words, but may still use pictures for ease. These chore charts can also be used for 4 year olds with a combination of words and pictures. Related Post: Creating a Schedule for 3 Year Olds

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    Free Printable Reward Chart for Kids. Reward charts are a way to encourage and reward positive behavior. This is the perfect solution for cultivating and cementing good habits- like doing daily chores! Younger children, in particular, enjoy reward charts. Lil Tigers has twelve different designs of reward charts.

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    Today I'm sharing chores for 3 yrs old up to 10 yrs old! PLUS downloadable chore charts: http://bit.ly/chorechartdocsIf you've wondered, "What kinds of chore...

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    9. Makes Chores More Fun. Chores can be tedious, boring, and annoying to do, and that's just the opinion of adults. Kids want to have the ability to play whenever, and cleaning up their mess ...