Chore chart maker
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Chore chart with 8 chores, Mon–Sun · 1 page
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How to use it
- Choose the chart
Chore chart, behavior chart, sticker or reward chart, or reading log.
- Type the chores or goals
One per line, up to 12. Leave it blank to start from our list of common kid chores or positive behavior goals.
- Pick the days and reward
Choose a full week starting Monday or Sunday, or weekdays only, and type the reward or leave a line to write it in.
- Print
Print in color or black and white, portrait or landscape, or download the PDF.
How to use the chore chart maker
Type your child's chores, one per line, and the chart builds itself with a checkbox for each day. Long chore names wrap onto two lines rather than getting cut off. Pick Mon–Sun, Sun–Sat or Mon–Fri for school-day routines, and type a reward so the deal is written down before the week starts. Leave the chores blank to start from eight common ones: make my bed, brush my teeth, get dressed, put away my toys, feed the pet, set the table, clear my plate and pack my backpack.
Switch Chart to make the rest of the set from the same page: a behavior chart with stars to color, a sticker chart with 5 to 50 numbered spaces leading to a prize, a short reward chart for toddlers, or a reading log that is weekly, monthly or a book list.
What makes a chore chart work
- Specific, doable chores. "Put my shoes by the door" is clearer than "be tidy." Pick jobs your child can finish without help.
- A short list. A full chart feels good; a chart that's half empty by Wednesday feels like failure. Start small.
- Something to look forward to. The reward line can be a privilege, an outing or simply a celebration. Agree on it together.
- Easy to see. Put it at your child's eye level, near where the chores happen.
Chores by age
| Age | Chores many kids can try |
|---|---|
| 2–3 | Put toys in a bin, put clothes in the hamper, help feed a pet |
| 4–5 | Make the bed (roughly), set out napkins and spoons, water plants |
| 6–7 | Set and clear the table, sort laundry, pack a backpack |
| 8–10 | Load the dishwasher, fold laundry, simple meal prep with help |
| 11 and up | Vacuum, cook simple meals, do their own laundry |
Every child is different, so treat these as a starting point, not a test. The American Academy of Pediatrics' HealthyChildren.org calls age-appropriate chores an important part of a child's development, says most preschoolers can start helping with simple tasks, and suggests praising effort rather than expecting perfection.
Printing tips
Landscape fits a full week with long chore names. Print in black and white and let your child color the header. Slide the chart into a sheet protector and use a dry-erase marker to reuse it every week, or print a fresh one each Sunday and keep the old ones as a record.
When charts aren't enough
Charts help with routines. For learning at home, a few well-chosen programs go a long way. Khan Academy Kids is a free early-learning app, Epic is a digital library for the reading log, KiwiCo sends hands-on project crates, and Outschool offers live online classes on many subjects. Our best learning apps for kids guide compares more. Save the ones you like to your wishlist and check scholarships in your state to see whether a program may help pay.
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Questions
Is the chore chart maker free?
Yes. No account, no watermark and no limit. Your chores are saved in the page address, so bookmark it to print next week's chart.
How many chores should a young child have?
Fewer than you think. Three to five simple jobs a child can do alone works better than a long list. Add more as the routine sticks.
What's the difference between a chore chart and a behavior chart?
A chore chart tracks jobs that get done, like making the bed. A behavior chart tracks habits you want to see more of, like using kind words. This maker draws checkboxes for chores and stars for behavior goals.