How to make Chore Charts for Kids

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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 kid.
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.