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Printable weekly chore chart for kids
Download a one-page fillable PDF, or personalize the chart below and print it directly. It includes six chore rows, seven days, a weekly goal, and space to choose how your family will celebrate.
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Quick start
Choose a starting template.
Pick a familiar routine, then edit any task to fit your home. Choosing another template replaces the chart title, six task rows, and scheduled days; your name, week, goal, and celebration stay in place.
My weekly chart
My weekly chore chart
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Use it well
A simpler chore chart is easier to keep using.
Put the chart where your child can see and reach it. Change only one or two chores each week instead of filling every space on day one.
Make room for teamwork
Demonstrate a new chore, then do it together. Independence is not the goal of week one; it grows naturally with familiarity.
Notice the specific behavior
Instead of only saying “great job,” try “you packed your bag without a reminder.” This helps children understand exactly what went well.
Set up the first week
Five minutes of planning can prevent a week of reminders.
Complete the chart with your child. That conversation makes the expectations visible before anyone is tired, late, or frustrated.
Choose two or three tasks
Leave the extra rows blank. Pick jobs your child has already practiced or that you can teach before the week begins.
Name the finish line
Write “put pajamas under the pillow,” not “make bed.” A checkmark should mean the same thing to parent and child.
Connect each task to a cue
Decide when it happens: after breakfast, before screen time, or as part of the bedtime routine.
Choose how to check in
Let your child add the mark. Review the chart once at a predictable time instead of asking about it throughout the day.
What to write
Chore chart ideas by age.
Use these as starting points and adjust for safety, experience, and the way your home works. New tasks should be demonstrated and practiced with an adult first.
Short and visible
- Put toys in the basket
- Place clothes in the hamper
- Carry napkins to the table
Simple routines
- Pack the school bag
- Match clean socks
- Refill a pet's water with supervision
Complete a workflow
- Vacuum one room
- Prepare a simple snack
- Clean a sink and mirror
Plan and contribute
- Manage personal laundry
- Cook a simple meal
- Clean a shared space
For safety notes, teaching advice, and more examples, read the full age-appropriate chores guide.
Keep it useful
Review the system—not just the child.
If the chart works for only two days, that is information. A task may be unclear, badly timed, too difficult, or simply not important enough to track.
For a quick way to identify the sticking point, use the chore-chart troubleshooting guide. Then update only the row or routine that is causing trouble.
Move the chart closer to the action.
Place it near the backpack, toy shelf, or family calendar. Tie the task to an event that already happens rather than expecting the chart itself to create a habit.
Ask whether the task or the tracking failed.
A child may finish the job and forget the circle. Decide whether independent tracking is part of the goal or whether one family check-in is enough.
Celebrate effort without buying every task.
Try a family activity, choice of music at dinner, extra story time, or another small privilege. Basic contributions can still remain part of belonging to the household.
For a reward promise that needs a new date or a different choice, use the reward agreement examples.
Common questions
Before you print.
The chart is intentionally simple and private. Here is what to expect from it.
How many chores should I put on the chart?
Begin with two or three tasks, even though the chart has six rows. Add another only when your child understands the current routine and can complete it without constant prompting.
Do I need to fill every day of the week?
No. Some chores happen daily, while others belong on one or two specific days. A mostly empty row is clearer than a full row of circles that do not match the real schedule.
What should I use as a weekly reward?
Celebration does not need to mean money or a purchase. Let your child choose dinner, play a game together, visit a park, or enjoy another small family privilege. Match the celebration to the effort rather than the number of checkmarks alone.
Why is the chart not saving my entries?
The web page keeps entries only in the current tab and does not send them to an account. Download the fillable PDF if you want a reusable file, or print the finished web chart before closing or refreshing the page.
Need to divide shared work?
Assign chores across multiple kids.
This weekly chart follows one child's repetition from Monday through Sunday. For several children, use the family chore chart to give every household job an owner, time, and finish standard.
Ready for more structure?
Move the routine into ChorePaws.
If your family wants repeating tasks, separate child profiles, and playful feedback from a virtual companion, ChorePaws carries the same small-step approach into a shared family app.