Kids Chore Charts

Why Use Kids’ Chore Charts?

Getting kids to do chores around the house not only helps you but also helps them acquire valuable skills that they will need later on in life. The later you start with chores the more difficult it will be for your child. On the other hand, younger kids cannot handle responsibility so you have to start very slowly. Make sure that you designate chores according to the child’s age and capability. From age 2 kids can start tidying their toys and putting away their books. Start working together with your child until they are adept at during their chores on their own. Certain chores can be considered “paid chores”. This will help your kids learn to save, budget and give them a sense of independence.  Make chores fun with our free chore charts for kids.

 How to make Chore Charts for Kids

1.  Make a list of chores that your kids can help with (see suggested chore list below).
2. Decide how often each chore should be done.
3. Choose any one of the Printable Chore Charts together with your child.
4. Fill in the chore list decided upon in step 1.
5. If any of the chores on the chore list are considered “paid chores” then make note of this on the chart.
6. Hold a family meeting during which you hand each child his or her chore chart with the list of chores.
7. Each time a chore is completed mark it on your kid’s chore chart. This can be done with a marker, sticker or star.

  Suggested Chore List for Kids

Ages 2 – 4

• Put toys away
• Clean spills
• Put books away
• Water plants
• Get dressed
• Get undressed before bath time
• Dust
• Brush teeth (an adult must still brush their teeth before / after the child has)

Ages 5 – 7

• All the above chores
• Make bed
• Help load dishwasher
• Bring in mail
• Feed pet
• Tidy bedroom
• Put dirty clothes in laundry basket
• Help rake leaves
• Help put away groceries
• Help set table

Ages 8 – 10

• All the above chores
• Personal hygiene
• Help sweep / vacuum
• Help make meals
• Pack away after meals
• Load / empty dishwasher
• Fold laundry
• Keep clean
• Brush teeth
• Rake leaves
• Walk pet
• Put away groceries
• Prepare breakfast
• Help prepare dinner
• Set table
• Take the garbage out

Teens

• All the above chores
• Wash car (this can be a “paid chore”)
• Do laundry
• Clean the house

Decide on the chores that you would like your kids to receive and add them to your kid’s chore chart. If your child can not yet read then use a picture to describe what the chore is. For example, a picture of a bed can be used if you would like your kids to make his/her bed in the morning.

More Free Chore Charts

Didn’t find a kids chore chart that you like? Try our free personalized Chore Chart Maker to make custom printable chore charts!