RoutineKit

Chore chart for kids

Picture jobs down the side, Monday to Sunday across the top. Tap a box to add a star on screen, or print it and use stickers.

Tasks (6)
Look & print settings
My jobs this week
TaskMonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Make bed
Tidy toys
Clothes in basket
Set the table
Feed the dog
Water plants

Reward: Pick the Saturday movie

In the print dialog choose Save as PDF for a file, and turn on Background graphics to keep the colours. Your chart saves automatically in this browser.

Chores by age

Slide to your child's age for jobs that most children that age can manage, then add the pictures to the chart above.

  • Pull up the duvet
  • Set napkins and spoons
  • Carry plate to the counter
  • Water plants
  • Match socks
  • Tidy their room with a picture list

General suggestions based on common child-development guidance (for example the AAP’s HealthyChildren.org advice on age-appropriate chores). Every child is different; pick what fits yours.

Making chores stick

  • Show, then do together, then watch. Teach each job in steps before it goes on the chart.
  • Praise the effort, not perfection. A lumpy duvet is still a made bed at five.
  • Make it the same time daily. “Feed the cat before breakfast” sticks better than “sometime today”.
  • Review on Sunday. Count stars together and swap jobs that have become too easy.

Want stars for behaviour rather than jobs? Use the reward chart.

Questions parents ask

What chores can a 3-year-old do?

Simple one-step jobs: putting toys in a basket, dirty clothes in the hamper, books on a shelf, helping pour pet food. Use the age slider above for general ideas.

Should kids get paid for chores?

Families split on this. A common approach is that everyday “family jobs” (tidying up, clearing a plate) are unpaid, while extra jobs can earn pocket money or a reward. The reward line on the chart works for either.

How many chores should a child have?

As a general suggestion, two or three daily jobs for preschoolers and three to five for children aged 6–8. It is better to have a few that really get done than a long list that gets ignored.

How do I use a chore chart for multiple kids?

Make one chart per child with their name, and save each with “Save copy”. Separate charts avoid comparison and arguments about who did more.

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