Printable Chore Chart for Kids
Edit the names and chores below, then print. The chart rotates chores between your kids every day, so nobody gets the same chore twice in a row.
How to use this chart
- Change the names to your kids' names.
- Pick the age group of your youngest child and press Suggest chores for this age. Remove chores that do not fit your home.
- Press Print chart. Put it on the fridge at kid height.
- Every evening, check the boxes together. A fixed time is easier than reminders all day.
- On Sunday, print a new one.
What makes a chore chart work
A chart works when kids can read it alone and know when they are done. Three rules help:
- Short chores, clear end. "Put the shoes on the rack" works. "Tidy up" does not.
- Few chores. Two or three a day for kids under 8. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends adding one new task at a time (AAP).
- Praise the effort, not the result. A crooked bed made by a 5-year-old is a made bed.
Why the chart rotates chores
With two or more kids, a fixed chart creates a fixed loser: the child who always takes out the trash. A daily rotation gives every child every chore during the week, so the chart answers "It's not fair!" before anyone says it. Read more in our guide to fair chore rotation for siblings.
Frequently asked questions
How do I print the chore chart?
Press 'Print chart'. The page prints only the chart. To save it as a PDF, choose 'Save as PDF' as the printer.
Can I use it for one child?
Yes. Delete the names in the kids box and the chart shows one checkbox per chore per day.
What chores should I put on a chart for a 6-year-old?
Good first chores are making the bed, clearing the plate, setting the table, feeding the pet and putting away clean clothes. See the full list by age for more ideas.