Kids · 1 page
Kids daily chore chart
One child, one page. Rows for up to 8 chores and a check box for each day, Monday to Sunday. Large boxes for stickers or check marks.
Free PDF · US Letter + A4
Printable chore chart for kids and families
A simple chart children can check off themselves. Choose a daily chart for young kids, a weekly chart for the whole family, or a teen chart with bigger jobs. No sign-up.
- Kids, family and teen versions
- Weekly and daily layouts
- US Letter and A4
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Every file comes in US Letter and A4. Use US Letter in the United States and Canada and A4 in most other countries. Print at 100% scale.
Family · 1 page
Weekly family chore chart
Five name columns and a row for each day of the week, so everyone can see who does what.
Teens · 1 page
Teen weekly chore chart
Fewer rows with more space for each job, plus a notes line for what was agreed (such as allowance, screen time or deadlines).
Blank · 1 page
Blank chore chart
Empty rows and columns to write in your own chores and names.
The free family calendar bundle also includes a routine and chore tracker in the same style.
Chores by age
Every child is different, so use this as a starting point rather than a rule. Younger children usually need an adult doing the job with them at first. Older children can take a chore over once they've done it a few times.
| Age | Chores to try |
|---|---|
| 2–3 | Put toys in a basket, put dirty clothes in the hamper, help wipe up spills, carry their plate to the counter |
| 4–5 | Make their bed (roughly is fine), set out napkins and spoons, feed a pet with help, sort socks, water plants |
| 6–8 | Set and clear the table, put away clean laundry, empty small trash cans, help pack their own school bag, sweep a small area |
| 9–12 | Load or empty the dishwasher, fold laundry, vacuum a room, take out the trash and recycling, make a simple breakfast or lunch |
| 13+ | Do their own laundry, cook a simple dinner, clean a bathroom, mow the lawn, help with grocery shopping |
How to use the chore chart
- Pick a few chores, not many. Three to five daily chores is plenty for most younger children. A short list that gets done beats a long list that gets ignored.
- Show the chore before you add it. Do it together a few times so "clean your room" means the same thing to both of you.
- Put the chart where the chore happens. On the fridge, inside a bedroom door or by the coat hooks.
- Let the child check the box. Ticking it off themselves is part of what makes a chart work.
- Look at it together once a week. Sunday evening is a natural time to see what went well and print a fresh copy.
An honest observation: it is common for a chart to lose its shine after a few weeks. That does not mean it failed. Printing a new sheet, changing one chore or moving the chart somewhere more visible is often enough to restart it. A paper chart is easy to start over with.
Weekly family chore chart
When everyone in the house has jobs, the weekly family chart helps. Write each person's name at the top of a column and the chores in the rows. It makes the shared work visible: who takes out the trash on Tuesday, who feeds the dog on weekends. It also helps when parents split chores between themselves.
To keep it fair, some families rotate the bigger jobs each week and write the rotation at the bottom of the sheet. The chart pairs well with the five-column weekly planner in the free bundle, so appointments and chores sit side by side.
Chore chart for teens
Teenagers usually don't need stickers, but a written list still helps. It avoids repeated reminders and makes expectations clear. The teen chart has fewer, bigger tasks per week, such as "do your own laundry" or "cook dinner on Thursday", plus space to write down any deal you've agreed on.
A few things that tend to help with teens:
- Agree on the list together. Teens are more likely to follow a list they helped choose.
- Set a deadline instead of a time. "By Sunday evening" often works better than "right now".
- Focus on real life skills. Laundry, simple cooking and cleaning a bathroom are skills they will use when they leave home.
Plan the rest of the week
Chores are easier to keep up when the week is visible. The 2027 family calendar gives each person a column, and the 2027 calendar covers the whole year. Starting fresh in the new year? The January 2027 calendar is a good place to write down new routines.
Good to know
Before you print
Is the chore chart free?
Yes. All chore charts on this page are free to download and print for personal household use. There is no sign-up.
How many chores should a child have?
For most young children, three to five small daily chores is enough to start. Add more once those become routine.
Should chores be linked to allowance?
That's a family decision. Some families pay for extra jobs and keep everyday chores unpaid. The teen chart has a notes line to write down whatever you agree on.
Can I use the chart for more than one child?
Yes. Use the weekly family chart with a column per child, or print one daily chart for each child.
Can I reuse the chart?
Print a new copy each week. Or put one copy in a clear sheet protector and use a dry-erase marker.
Which paper size should I choose?
Use US Letter in the United States and Canada and A4 in most other countries. Select 100% or "Actual size" when you print.