Are you thinking about organizing a system of chores for your children? Here you will find over 20 unique chore charts for kids to help you get started.
Getting kids on board with a chore system can be tough. The earlier you start, the easier it can be to get them used to the idea of having personal responsibilities.
As they get older, they will have a good sense of what is involved in keeping a home clean and organized. Chore charts are a great tool to assist you and your family with setting up a chore system in your home.
What is the best chore chart for kids?
There isn’t one specific chore chart that is best for all children. You will need to determine what will work best for your family.
When deciding which chore chart to use, you should consider each of the following questions. It may help to write down your answers and then see if your chosen chart works with your answers.
How many kids?
Do you want to have a chore chart that works for more than one child or would you prefer to have one that is used for each individual child?
How long?
Do you want a chart that is for one day only? A week? A month? In other words, how often do you want to have to change the chart? If you’re not sure where to begin, I’d say start with weekly.
Filled in, blank, or editable?
Should your chore chart have chores already filled in? Some have age appropriate ideas already listed. Others leave the chart blank and you have to come up with your own.
A few are editable on your computer. This is good for making your chart look nice but you still have to come up with your list of chores.
Paper or permanent?
Do you want to print out a chore chart or would you prefer to purchase or create a chart? There are magnetic or Velcro versions you can buy or DIY.
Rewards based or not?
Do you want your kids to do chores for a reward or allowance? Rewards are good for teaching children about working to earn. Not providing a reward can teach children about responsibilities and contributing to a successful family home.
No matter which chore chart you choose to use, you will need to make sure that you communicate with your children about the following:
- how the chart works
- what you expect for each chore
- how they should let you know they have finished
- what happens if they don’t do the chores
- how they can get a reward—if that is what you have decided to do
Okay, now that you have your answers and an idea of what chore chart may work for your family, lets get to some examples! I have found over 20 of the best chore chart ideas on the web. Which one do you think will work for your family?
Chore Charts for Kids
Below you will find over 20 unique chore charts for kids to help you get started with a chore system in your home.
Editable Weekly Chart
This free printable chore chart is easily edited (love this!!). You can type in the name, age, week and what you want under each section.
Family Chore Chart
Make your kids feel like part of a team by using a family chore chart. Everyone has assigned things to do each day and check them off on the weekly chart.
Six Color Weekly Chart
This printable has 6 different colors and has you list the chores on the left and then mark them off under each day. You could have a different color for each child.
Monthly Chart
This monthly chart is great for older kids because they just check off each day they complete daily chores and write in the weekly chores.
Bathroom Chart
Sara framed her kid's chore charts and put them in the bathroom. This way they see them a few times a day. Plus, they can use dry erase markers and use the same chart every week!
There's An App for That
The OurHome app (iOS, Android and Webapp) is a great way to keep your family organized, and also keep kids on track with chores! It rewards points and reminds them to complete items.
Helping Others Chart
I like this idea for a chart. Fill in the triangles with chores, but phrase it in a way that shows them they are helping someone else by doing it.
Frozen Weekly Charts
Download two Frozen-themed chore charts. One with Anna, and one with Elsa.
Cookie Sheet Chore Charts
Find out how to create these cute magnetic chore charts for your kids using cookie sheets!
Pet Chores Chart
Kids always promise they will take care of the dog if you get them one, right? Hold them accountable with this pet chores chart! There is one with a dog and one with a cat.
Chore Spinner
Doing the same chores every week can be boring for anyone. Using this spinner helped get Steph's kids to stop whining about the chores. They've affectionately named it the Wheel of Doom!
Toddler Chore Chart
Your toddler will love the bright colors and stickers used with this chore or 'to-do' list. There are two different color schemes to download.
Chore Chart Fortune Teller
Do you remember creating a using fortune tellers (or cootie-catchers)? This free printable lets kids get their chores by using a fortune teller!
Springtime Weekly Charts
These colorful charts are so cute! One has an Easter or rabbit theme and the other has spring flowers.
Chalkboard Velcro Chart
Hang a chalkboard and put chores to do on the left using Velcro dots. Kids move them to the right when complete.
Alexa Chore Chart
Create a skill for your Alexa that reminds kids to do certain chores during the day. I like that this keeps you from having to nag!
Individual Weekly Chart
You can download two versions of this weekly chore chart. The one shown here and another one that has a space to write what the reward will be if the chores are completed.
Chart & Reward Tickets
This super colorful chart has blanks for the chores to be filled in. It also has reward tickets you can print and fill in for when chores are complete!
Magnetic Chore Chart
Read how Heidi uses this magnetic chart to have her boys do chores around the house. This system has worked really well for her family.
Individual 2-A-Day Chart
This free printable chart lets kids choose what they would like to do. They must check off 2 things each day. You can download one that is blank across the top so you can write in your own chores.
Summer Teen Chart
Britni has a few different summer chore charts in this post—ones for different ages. I LOVE this teen one that helps keep them from being on electronics or sleeping all day!
Preschool Daily Chart
Preschool children need a chart that is colorful and has pictures to remind them of the chore. Laminate it and reuse it each day.
Weekday Checklist
This colorful checklist works just like other weekly chore charts but gives kids off for the weekend. I love the dot theme and bright colors.
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