Having your kids help out around the house is an essential part of raising them to be responsible, self-sufficient people.
It’s also an important part of raising kids who are grateful, support their family members, and know the value of hard work.
But it’s not always easy to get started or to keep track of it.
These printable chore charts for kids can help!
Instead of just telling your child what you’d like them to do, and reminding them (over and over) to do it, it can be so much easier to track their household chores with a simple responsibility chart hung in a central location like your kitchen, refrigerator or entryway.
We found 25 weekly chore charts that will do the trick. These free printables offer several different designs and are a simple way to get started in a new chore routine. There are chore charts for all different ages in the list below.
A good chore chart has a few simple components:
- A space for the child’s name
- A space for the list of chores they are responsible for
- A place to check off completed chores
If you need a chore chart for multiple kids, here are some options for you. For a digital chore chart, try chorepad.com.
We found these fun designs on canva.com and customized them for you. You can further customize them but you’ll have to create free account on Canva to do so.
Read on to find the best free chore charts we could find, plus age-appropriates chores for each age!
Free Printable Chore Charts
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.
Pro Tip: Laminate your chore chart, or put it in a plastic page protector and use dry erase markers so that you can reuse it week after week.
2. Sunshine & Clouds Morning Chore Chart
When very young kids are ready for their own chore chart, sometimes it helps to focus on morning responsibilities like brushing their teeth, getting dressed, and picking up their toys. This adorable chore chart focuses just on the morning. It’s a great way to introduce “chores” to very young kids.
Pro Tip: Laminate your chore chart, or put it in a plastic page protector and use dry erase markers so that you can reuse it week after week.
3. Ivory Florals Chore Chart
This simple chore chart is perfect for spring or any time of year. Its floral design is best suited for older children. You can customize it with daily and weekly chores, reminders, and notes, and there is a space to check off your progress each day.
Pro Tip: Laminate your chore chart, or put it in a plastic page protector and use dry erase markers so that you can reuse it week after week.
4. Blue & White To-Do List
This free kids chore chart can be used from a young age because there is room to print out and paste on clip art illustrations that represent each chore or responsibility. Your little one will have such a sense of accomplishment after checking off their to-do’s for the day.
Pro Tip: Laminate your chore chart, or put it in a plastic page protector and use dry erase markers so that you can reuse it week after week.
5. Yellow Chore Chart with Flags
This printable chore chart template has room for four main household duties and space to check them off throughout the week.
Pro Tip: Laminate your chore chart, or put it in a plastic page protector and use dry erase markers so that you can reuse it week after week.
6. Green Robot Chore Chart
This fun chore chart has a robot theme and organizes the chores by time of day – morning chores and nighttime chores. It’s perfect for young children.
Pro Tip: Laminate your chore chart, or put it in a plastic page protector and use dry erase markers so that you can reuse it week after week.
7. Pink and Gray Basic Chore Chart
This simple chore checklist will get the job done for any child who is old enough to read through the chores written on it. There’s space at the bottom to jot down any necessary notes or reminders.
Pro Tip: Laminate your chore chart, or put it in a plastic page protector and use dry erase markers so that you can reuse it week after week.
8. Yellow and Red Preschool Checklist
This colorful chore chart will be hard for your little one to ignore! It’s a great chore chart for little kids because of the bright colors and simplicity of it.
Pro Tip: Laminate your chore chart, or put it in a plastic page protector and use dry erase markers so that you can reuse it week after week.
9. Minimalist Daily Checklist
This detailed daily checklist will help instill a sense of responsibility in older children. This chore system is divided by time of day, “before school”, “after school”, and “before bed” so that the tasks don’t seem overwhelming. It’s a great idea for older kids who are ready for this level of detail and responsibility, and who need some help developing their time management.
Pro Tip: Laminate your chore chart, or put it in a plastic page protector and use dry erase markers so that you can reuse it week after week.
10. Pink Polka Dot Chore Schedule
This adorable kid’s chore chart has the sweetest design with pastel colors and cheerful polka dots. This chore chart system divides the chores into morning, afternoon, and evening, with room to check them off daily.
Pro Tip: Laminate your chore chart, or put it in a plastic page protector and use dry erase markers so that you can reuse it week after week.
11. Colorful Rainbow Chore Chart
This colorful rainbow chore chart has a reward system built in. You and your child can choose reward together that they will be able to earn if they successfully complete all of their chores for the week. A small allowance can be a good way for a child to begin to learn the value of money and how to manage it. If you don’t want to pay your kids money for chores, extra screen time or ice cream is a reward most kids love!
Pro Tip: Laminate your chore chart, or put it in a plastic page protector and use dry erase markers so that you can reuse it week after week.
12. Teddy Bear Chore Chart
This gender neutral teddy bear themed chore chart is perfect for little ones!
Pro Tip: Laminate your chore chart, or put it in a plastic page protector and use dry erase markers so that you can reuse it week after week.
13. Unicorn Chore Chart
If you have a child who loves unicorns, a bright and whimsical new chore chart might be the perfect way to motivate them!
Pro Tip: Laminate your chore chart, or put it in a plastic page protector and use dry erase markers so that you can reuse it week after week.
14. Grey and White Minimalist Chore Chart
This blank chore chart is as basic as they come, and will be easy on your printer!
Pro Tip: Laminate your chore chart, or put it in a plastic page protector and use dry erase markers so that you can reuse it week after week.
15. Farm Animal Chore Chart
There’s no better way to get mooo-ving on your chores than with a farm animal themed chore chart.
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What Chores Should Your Kids Be Doing?
Even the youngest kids can begin to do basic chores in their room and around the house.
A chore list with clear illustrations is the perfect solution for a child who can’t read yet to remind them of the simple tasks you want them to do each day. Start with just 2-3 chores per day, and grow from there, depending on your child.
For young kids, even personal hygiene activities can be considered daily chores as they learn to incorporate them into their daily routine.
Some responsibilities can be considered a “chore” until they have become a habit and your child no longer need a reminder. For example, brushing teeth, bringing their dishes to the sink when they are done with dinner, or taking their shoes off when they come inside.
Here are some age-appropriate chores younger kids ages 3-5 can begin to work on:
- Brushing Teeth
- Making the Bed (straightening out sheets and comforter)
- Get Dressed
- Pick Up Toys
- Brush Hair
- Put Clothes Away
- Pet/Brush the Dog
- Put dirty clothes in hamper
Older kids ages 6 and up can begin to take on more responsibility around the house. Here are some chores they might be ready for:
- Set the dinner table
- Empty the dishwasher
- Bring in the mail
- Sort the recycling
- Take out the garbage
- Clear the table
- Wipe down counters
- Vacuum
- Sweep the floors
- Walk the dog
- Feed the dog
- Make their bed
- Fold their laundry
We hope you loved these free printable chore charts! We customized them from templates available on canva.com. You can customize them further, but you’ll have to create a free account to do so.
Happy house cleaning!
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Importance of Kids Helping Out Around the House
Having children help out around the house is considered an essential part of raising responsible and self-sufficient individuals. It also helps instill gratitude, support for family members, and an understanding of the value of hard work [[1]].
Printable Chore Charts for Kids
The article mentions the use of printable chore charts as a tool to track and manage household chores for children. These charts can be displayed in a central location, such as the kitchen, refrigerator, or entryway, to provide a visual reminder of the tasks children are responsible for [[1]].
Components of a Good Chore Chart
A good chore chart typically includes the following components [[1]]:
- Space for the child's name: This allows for personalization and ownership of the chart.
- List of chores: Clearly defined tasks that the child is responsible for.
- Place to check off completed chores: A visual indicator to track progress and completion of tasks.
Age-Appropriate Chores for Kids
The article suggests age-appropriate chores for children based on their developmental stage [[1]]. Here are some examples:
For younger kids (ages 3-5):
- Brushing teeth
- Making the bed (straightening out sheets and comforter)
- Getting dressed
- Picking up toys
- Brushing hair
- Putting clothes away
- Petting/brushing the dog
- Putting dirty clothes in the hamper
For older kids (ages 6 and up):
- Setting the dinner table
- Emptying the dishwasher
- Bringing in the mail
- Sorting recycling
- Taking out the garbage
- Clearing the table
- Wiping down counters
- Vacuuming
- Sweeping the floors
- Walking the dog
- Feeding the dog
- Making their bed
- Folding their laundry
These are just a few examples, and the specific chores can vary depending on the child's abilities and the family's needs.
Customizable Chore Charts
The article mentions that the chore charts provided can be customized further using Canva, an online graphic design tool. To access additional customization options, users are required to create a free account on Canva [[1]].
I hope this information helps you understand the concepts mentioned in the article. If you have any further questions, feel free to ask!
