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Chore Chart Maker for Kids

Add each child with their age. The tool suggests chores that suit them, gives siblings different jobs, and prints one weekly chart per child.

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Your kids

Changing an age refreshes that child's suggested chores.

Child 1's chores

Age 6

Choose chores (5 of up to 8)
Every day
Once a week
Weekly chore chart for Child 1
ChoreMonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Pack your school lunch
Make your bed
Set and clear the table
Dust the low shelves and tablesOnce this week, any day
Neaten the bookshelvesOnce this week, any day

Stars this week: ____________

How to use the chore chart maker

  1. Add your kids. Enter a first name and age for each child, up to six.
  2. Check the chores. Each child gets daily and weekly chores that suit their age. Tick or untick any chore to change the list.
  3. Print the charts. Each child gets their own weekly chart with a box for every day.

Chores by age

The jobs for ages 5 to 12 follow the American Academy of Pediatrics list on HealthyChildren.org. The jobs for younger children and teens are our own suggestions in the same spirit. Each age can also do everything listed for the younger ages. Every child is different, so treat ages as a starting point.

AgeDaily choresWeekly chores
2 to 4Put toys back in the bin, Put dirty clothes in the hamper, Put books back on the shelf, Help wipe up spills with a cloth, Help set the tableMatch clean socks, Water the plants with a grown up
5 to 7Make your bed, Set and clear the table, Fill the pet's food dish, Bring in the mail, Wash the plastic dishes in the sink, Pack your school lunchDust the low shelves and tables, Neaten the bookshelves, Empty the wastebaskets, Sweep the floor, Sort the laundry by color, Water the flowers
8 to 10Make your own snack, Walk the dogVacuum a room, Help make dinner, Put away your own laundry, Put away the groceries
11 to 12Clean the kitchen after dinner, Unload the dishwasherChange your bed sheets, Wash and fold a load of laundry, Clean the bathroom sink and toilet, Wash the car, Cook a simple meal with a grown up
13 and upLoad and run the dishwasherDo your own laundry from start to finish, Cook a family meal, Take out the trash and recycling, Mop the kitchen floor, Clear out old food from the fridge

Making a chore chart work

  • Start small. The AAP suggests adding one new task at a time, because a long list can be overwhelming. Two or three daily jobs is plenty to begin with.
  • Praise the effort, not the result. A bed made by a six year old will not look like yours, and that is fine.
  • Keep the chart where they can see it. The AAP notes that a chart or checklist acts as a visual reminder, so you do less nagging.
  • Encourage rather than scold. Rewarding success works better than badgering.

Keeping kids safe while they clean

Young children should clean with water, a damp cloth, a duster or a small broom only. Keep cleaning products in their original labeled containers, stored out of reach, and supervise older children who use them. If a child swallows a cleaning product, call Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Grown ups need a plan too. Our cleaning schedule maker shares the weekly jobs out across your days.

Common questions

What chores can a 5 year old do?

The American Academy of Pediatrics lists jobs such as making their bed, setting and clearing the table, putting toys away, putting dirty clothes in the hamper, filling the pet food dish and sorting laundry for children aged 5 to 7.

What chores can a 10 year old do?

Children aged 8 to 10 can usually vacuum, help make dinner, make their own snacks, walk the dog, and put away their own laundry and the groceries, on top of the jobs for younger kids.

How many chores should a child have?

Start small. Two or three daily jobs and one or two weekly jobs is plenty for most children. The AAP suggests adding one new task at a time, because a long list can be overwhelming.

Should kids use cleaning products?

Young children should clean with water, a damp cloth or a duster only. Keep cleaning products in their original containers, out of reach, and supervise older children who use them.

Is my chore chart saved?

Yes, on this device. Names, ages and chores are stored in this browser only and are never sent to us.

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