Free printable
Free printable chore chart for kids
A simple weekly chore chart: chores down the side, a circle to tick for each day, and seven stars to color in when the week goes well. Use the blank one, or start with the chores most kids can do.
Chore chart with starter chores
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Blank chore chart
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Age-appropriate chores: what kids can do at every age
Every child is different, so treat these as a starting point. Each age can usually do the jobs listed for younger kids too.
Ages 2–3
- Put toys in a bin
- Put dirty clothes in the hamper
- Wipe up small spills
- Help feed a pet
Ages 4–5
- Make their bed (roughly!)
- Set the table
- Water plants
- Match clean socks
Ages 6–8
- Unload the dishwasher (no knives)
- Sort laundry by color
- Sweep the kitchen floor
- Take out the recycling
- Pack their lunch with help
Ages 9–12
- Load the dishwasher
- Fold and put away laundry
- Vacuum a room
- Help cook a simple dinner
- Clean the bathroom sink
Ages 13+
- Cook a family dinner
- Do their own laundry
- Mow the lawn
- Clean the bathroom
- Watch younger siblings for a while
How to make a chore chart that works
- Keep it short. Three to five chores for little ones. A long list feels impossible, and a short one gets done.
- Same time, every day. Tie chores to routines: make the bed before breakfast, tidy toys before bath.
- Let them tick it. Kids love marking off their own chart. Put it low on the fridge where they can reach.
- Show, then step back. Do a chore together a few times before expecting it done alone, and accept “good enough”.
- Reward the week, not every chore. Seven stars could mean choosing Friday’s movie or dessert.
More than one kid?
Instead of a chart per child, try one shared chart with a column for each chore and the child’s initial on the days it’s theirs. That’s how the weekly family planner works, and it’s what Fridge Calendar prints for you automatically.
Questions
Is it really free?
Yes. Download, print and share it as often as you like. There’s no sign-up and no email needed.
What paper size is it?
Each printable comes in US Letter (8.5 × 11 in) and A4. Both fit on one page; print at 100% or “fit to page”.
What age should kids start doing chores?
Most kids can help from about age 2 or 3 with simple jobs like putting toys in a bin. Start small and add more as they grow.
How many chores should a child have?
Three to five daily jobs is plenty for young children. Older kids can take on a weekly bigger job too, like vacuuming or helping cook.
Should kids be paid for chores?
Families do it differently. Many keep everyday jobs (making the bed, clearing their plate) unpaid, and offer a small reward or allowance for extra ones.