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Keeping up on your housework is so much easier when you have a good plan! I made this free printable chore chart to go along with my chore system that is being used by adults all over the world. Swapping out your long to-do list with this simple chart and new routine will be a total game changer in your family’s life!

free printable chore charts for adults

Here’s a bit of a backstory behind this housework routine and chore checklist. I’ve always been a “neat freak” ever since I was a kid. And as a mom of three little girls, I was easily able to keep my whole house nice and tidy practically all the time.

But, in 2017, we welcomed twin boys into our family and started building our forever home. That’s when things got really hard to manage and I knew I needed to find a new routine that helped me to get my housework done without spending my whole day cleaning.

Learn about my nighttime routine for moms to set yourself up for a good morning.

I started sharing my housework routine on social media a few years ago, with hundreds of other women around the world wanting to give it a try too! The one request I get all the time is to come up with a free chore chart to use with my daily routine. And the good news is, I’ve finally made one!

Four years into using and tweaking this chore system, I’m finally able to share a chore checklist to go with the routine that has changed my daily life and so many others. If you’re struggling to find a better way to keep up with your chores, why not give this one a try? It might just be the game changer you’ve been needing!

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why you should use printable chore charts (even as an adult)

Using a visual is motivating.

I know for me, it’s so helpful to have my plans laid out in a visual way and literally plastered to the wall where I’m reminded about them throughout the day.

Plus being able to put a check mark by each chore as you knock it out gives you a real sense of accomplishment that motivates you to keep going!

Looking for a free printable chore chart set for kids ? This responsibility chart is great for young children because the chores are marked with pictures instead of words.

stay on track

Having a chore chart that you can print out and look at from time to time while you’re going about your busy day, is the best way to stay on track to complete everything you want to get done.

Seeing what you had decided needs to be done today, can also keep you from taking on too many extra things. You’ll be able to see when you’re done and give yourself the ok to take it easy for the rest of the day!

you won’t forget anything

I don’t know about you but I’m definitely at the point where I walk into a room and completely forget what I came in there for. Like multiple times a day, lately. So you better believe I’d forget my chores for the day if they weren’t written out on a chart.

saves time planning

Figuring out your to do list from scratch each day can be a big waste of time if you don’t have a good housework plan.

With these printable chore charts, you can easily decide what you want to get done each day by filling in the slots with 5 simple tasks that fit into each of the 5 chore categories (more on that later on in this post).

To help you get started, I’ve made lists of chore ideas to choose from to save you even more time!

easier to stick to long term

I think the hardest thing about having a housework routine is sticking with it long term. Having a chart really is key when it comes to being consistent. Being able to physically check off each task is really motivating and give you the push you need to keep going with your routine week after week.

What is a good housecleaning routine?

These printable charts go along with my housework routine that I call 5×5. Five chores per day, five days a week.

The chores are divided into 5 categories, so that you make progress in all of the areas of your housework each day, without neglecting any of them.

The 5 chore categories are:

Routine cleaning (about 15 minutes).

For this task, you need to follow a house cleaning routine checklist that covers all of the areas of your house. I’ve included a chore checklist that you can use with your printable chore charts so that you can get started right away!

routine house cleaning checklist

laundry (about 15 minutes)

Making some kind of progress on your laundry each weekday.

Need help getting into a good laundry routine? Here are 10 tips for keeping up on laundry .

food prep (about 15 minutes)

This chore is all about making food for another day. Prepping snacks, dinner or breakfast for another day. Getting a little ahead goes a long way when it comes to food prep!

One of my family’s favorite make ahead breakfasts is banana baked oatmeal .

project (about 15 minutes)

The project chore could be mending, patching, repairing or improving something in your house. If you’re trying to tackle a big project like painting a whole room, divide the job into smaller tasks that way you don’t spend too much time on this one chore category.

deep cleaning/organizing (about 15 minutes)

This chore covers all of the extra nitty gritty cleaning and organizing that isn’t included in your cleaning routine. Think, inside cabinets, closets, your garage shelves, your storage room…

If you’re looking for even MORE structure, check out my full homemaking planner !

why you’ll like these printable chore charts for adults

Simple and easy to understand.

Figuring out how to get started with this housework method and simple chore chart is super easy. When you go to print out your charts, you’ll receive a quick step by step guide for filling it out in case you have any questions about how it works!

easy to use

It takes all of 10 minutes each week to fill in the 5 daily chores for each of the 5 weekdays ahead. The 5 chores fall into 5 categories making the decision making process really easy!

I tried to make these free printable chore charts something that would look pretty displayed on the wall, or included in your planner. There are 4 different color schemes to choose from as well!

being used by adults all around the world!

I have received positive feedback from women who are using this housework method every day all around the world! Many of them saying that they had never been able to stick to a cleaning routine until they gave this one a try.

I know personally, as a stay at home mom of 7, it has added so much needed structure to my day.

the complete weekly housework chart

How These Charts Work

These free editable printable chore charts are extremely easy to use. You only need to follow a couple steps to get the hang of how they work:

  • On Sunday evening, or Monday morning, print out a new blank chore chart.
  • Next, fill in 5 chores for each of the 5 chore categories. They don’t need to be in any particular order.
  • Each day of the week, choose 1 chore from each category to tackle.
  • As you do each chore, check it off.
  • On Friday, finish up the 5 remaining chores.
  • Repeat this process each week.

Tips For Success

Here are a few tips to help you succeed with this housework routine!

Keep your daily tasks small and manageable

If you find yourself struggling to get to all 5 chores each day, you’ve probably set out to do too much. Scale your expectations back to ones that are more doable in your life circumstances.

set a timer

My number one tip is to set a timer for each task so that you don’t spend too much time on one category. I personally struggle with time management, so the timer hack has really been a great idea for me.

For example, say your cleaning chore for the day is to clean your dining room table and chairs. Set the timer for 5, 10 , 15 or 20 minutes. Start cleaning right when you set it, and stop when it goes off. You might have a few chairs left undone, but that’s ok! You can get to those next time you come around to that task in a few weeks.

save the easier chores for busier days

The beauty of this housework routine is that it’s flexible. You get to pick your chores each day based off how much time you think you’ll have.

If you’re going to be running to doctor’s appointments on Tuesday, save the quickest chores for that day and tackle the more time consuming ones on days when you’ll be home more of the day.

Catch up on Saturday

There aren’t any assigned Saturday chores with this routine. If you aren’t able to get to every single chore during the week, play catch up on Saturday!

free printable chore charts for adults

What cleaning should be done daily?

There are some basic chores that need to be done every single day to keep your house running smoothly. They don’t take long, but make a huge difference in the overall cleanliness of your home:

  • Making your bed and tidying your bedroom. Having the master bedroom picked up really helps start and end the day on a good note.
  • Washing and putting away all dishes.
  • Cleaning out your kitchen sink and stove top. Not deep cleaning but just a quick wiping down.
  • Wiping off the kitchen counters, high chair and dining table.
  • Sweeping the floors in the main living areas. Mopping or using a Swiffer if you have time. As a mom of 7, I generally don’t get to this.
  • Tidying up what is on the floor before bed. If you have kids, they can help by picking up their toys at the end of the day.

Read more about  how to keep up with your housework here .

how much time Should you spend cleaning everyday?

You could ask this question to 10 different people and get 10 different answers. The amount of time you spend cleaning every day will depend a lot on the phase of life you’re in.

According to a survey done by the Bureau of Labor Statistics the average American spends about an hour a day doing household chores. That’s about what I aim for myself. Some days it ends up taking longer, but an hour is the goal.

That hour doesn’t have to be an hour straight of doing chores though. Experts actually recommend splitting your housework up into 20 minute chunks of time. The reason for that is the fact that most adults have a 20 minute attention span limit. (kind of sad to think about, but anyway).

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More Cleaning Posts You Might Enjoy:

If you found this post helpful, I think you’d enjoy these other cleaning related posts too!

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If you found these tips helpful, share this post with your friends and family members who might need help too! I hope you enjoy your free printables for your weekly chores. Get the whole family involved by printing out extra charts for your older kids to keep track of their own chores with!

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The Ultimate Household Chores List (and Free Printable Template!)

Created On: September 28   |   Updated: September 28   |   1 Comment

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This household chores list can help you stay on top of your cleaning and better plan your days! Grab the free printable list of chores now and learn how to put it to good use!

If you ask any busy Momma out there, she’d probably say that the number one biggest contributor of stress in her life is keeping up with the cleaning.

When you single-handedly clean an entire house that four or more people live in (including two preteen daughters that drop their shoes literal inches in front of the shoe rack but not on the rack), it’s rough.

I get it. And I despise cleaning, too. Especially when I feel like the house is just going to be dirty again in two days. Definitely seems like a waste of time.

But one of the things that I find to be part of that time not-so-well spent is the hassle of figuring out what to clean first or what needs to be done in each room… but that’s where a Household Chores Checklist can help!

household chores checklist PDF

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Why You Need a Household Chores List

You may be wondering how a list of household chores can help you? Like you need another list , right?!

But actually having a printed checklist of chores has a number of benefits like these:

  • A household chore list helps you plan your time. I find it easiest to plan my productive time when I have a complete list of all of the things that I need to get done (cleaning or otherwise). And I use that list to set my intentions for each day.
  • Use your list of chores to quickly assign tasks to your family. You can easily pick off a chore from the list and delegate to your kids when you need some help around the house.
  • Having a printed chore list means you have one less thing to remember. Much like a brain dump can help you get all of your to-do’s and important things to remember out of your head and on to paper, a chores list can help you not forget things that you need to get done around the house.

How to Use a Household Chores List

It’s one thing to have a cute and colorful list of household chores hanging on your fridge… But it’s another thing to actually put it to good use to help you stay on top of your home cleaning and upkeep.

Here are some ideas for how to use the printable list of chores that I’ve got for you at the end of this post:

list of household chores on a clipboard

Laminate the list of household chores to hang on your fridge.

This is my favorite way to use the printable chores list down below. Having my list of chores hanging front and center on the fridge is a great way to keep your daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning jobs top of mind… every time you open the fridge you’ll be reminded to complete your chores for the day.

Just laminate the printable list of chores ( this is the laminator that I have and LOVE !) and use a dry erase marker to check things off the list as you complete them. Doesn’t get much easier than that!

Print one copy of the chores list for each week.

If you don’t have a laminator or if you prefer having a fresh chore list for each week, you can also print off multiple copies of the printable cleaning list. Then, you can hang the list on a clipboard in your family command center or on the fridge. Just use a pen to mark out the jobs that are done, and get a fresh household chores list at the beginning of the following week.

Add the printable household chores checklist to your planner.

If you like to organize your whole life with a paper planner, then why not include your chores list in there also? You can add specific chores to different days of the week in your weekly planner to help keep up with your cleaning list.

Or, just print out the giant list of chores at the end of this post and add it to your planner as is for when you have some extra time and feel like being productive.

Use the list of chores to get help around the house.

Sometimes I feel too busy to even think about delegating chores and other household tasks to my kids and husband… As a full-time working Mom, I know that I need the help keeping up with housework, but thinking of jobs for my kids to do or actually vocalizing what specific chores I need help with is just ONE. MORE. THING. on my to-do list.

Maybe you can relate?

But having a list of chores at the ready can take one thing off your plate… Even if it’s as simple as cleaning out the dishwasher.

When you’re starting to feel overwhelmed, simply tell your kids to each pick one chore from the chore list and get it done. This allows them to choose how they want to be helpful, and it also helps to alleviate your workload. Win win!

Daily Household Chores List

The key to keeping a clean home is to clean every day. I know that sounds worse than getting a root canal, but smaller daily household chores really can make a big difference in the overall cleanliness of your home. Here’s a list of daily household chores that you can add to your cleaning list:

  • Make all the beds
  • Put all dirty clothes in the hamper
  • Put away any clean clothes
  • Wipe down and  declutter the kitchen counters

clean kitchen counter

  • Load and unload the dishwasher
  • Wash dishes
  • Make sure there are no dishes left in the sink at night
  • Sort paper clutter – Organizing important mail, filing away kids’ school papers, trashing junk mail, etc.
  • Take out trash
  • Wipe down the dining table
  • Sweep under the dining table/eating areas
  • Sweep the kitchen
  • General tidying up

Weekly Household Chores List

These jobs can be done weekly to help you maintain a nice and tidy house:

  • Vacuum, sweep, or mop all floors – I really LOVE this steam mop for my hard surface floors!
  • Dust shelves, picture frames, tabletops, and other flat surfaces
  • Wash bed linens and bath towels
  • Sweep and mop under the dining table
  • Wipe down appliances in the kitchen
  • Wash all kitchen linens – kitchen towels, dish cloths, cloth napkins, etc.
  • Scrub the kitchen sink
  • Sweep/mop the kitchen floors
  • Change out kitchen towels and dish rags
  • Spot clean dining chairs (if needed)
  • Spot clean rug and couches (if needed)
  • Wipe down all mirrors
  • Clean the toilets
  • Clean bathroom counters and faucets
  • Sweep/mop bathroom floors
  • Vacuum bedroom floors
  • Dust all bedroom furniture
  • Clean off nightstands
  • Water the plants
  • Pay bills and sort paper clutter – I’ve got an awesome guide for creating an at home filing system for your family paper work here !

important documents organized in file folders

  • General decluttering
  • Organize and declutter mudroom and/or entryway
  • Dust mudroom or entryway furniture

Monthly Cleaning Jobs

Here are some ideas for monthly cleaning jobs to add to your household chores list:

  • Wipe down cabinet and drawer fronts
  • Dust all window blinds
  • Dust all light fixtures
  • Clean window sills
  • Shampoo rugs if needed
  • Clean out and organize the fridge and freezer – I’ve also got an awesome  free printable freezer inventory sheet  you can use to keep your freezer organized after you’re done!

Freezer inventory and freezer organization

  • Clean baseboards
  • Change air filters
  • Clean the garbage disposal – I’m a fan of these garbage disposal cleaning tabs .
  • Clean the insides and outsides of kitchen and bathroom trash cans
  • Organize and declutter bathroom countertops and drawers

List of Household Chores – Separated by Room

Instead of focusing on what chores need to be done daily, weekly, and monthly, you may find it easier to separate your list of chores by room instead. This is sometimes referred to as “ zone cleaning ” and it can help the gigantic task of keeping your entire house clean feel not so daunting, because it allows you to focus on only one room at a time.

If this Zone Cleaning system seems more your style, then here’s a household chores list separated by rooms or “zones” to help you get started:

Kitchen Chores List

For a giant list of kitchen chores that can be done daily, weekly, and monthly check out this post: Kitchen Cleaning Checklist for Daily, Weekly, and Deep Cleaning – And you can even grab this super cute free printable kitchen cleaning checklist:

free printable kitchen cleaning checklist

And here are some kitchen cleaning jobs to add to your list of household chores:

  • Do the dishes – I try to make sure every night before I go to sleep that the dishes are done and the sink is completely cleaned out.
  • Wipe down the countertops
  • Spot clean food splatters with a quick-clean mop if needed
  • Change the trash bag if needed
  • Put away any paperwork or mail from the day
  • Put away any other items that are out of place in the kitchen
  • Clean and disinfect the kitchen sink and garbage disposal
  • Clean and disinfect kitchen countertops
  • Clean and organize the refrigerator and freezer
  • Clean the inside and outside of the microwave
  • Clean the stovetop and outside of the oven, and run the self-cleaning cycle on the oven if needed
  • Wipe down outside and inside of trash can
  • Dust top of cabinets
  • Clean baseboards of cabinets
  • Clean backsplash
  • Wash dish towels and rags
  • Change water filters on coffee maker and fridge if needed

Living Room Chores List

  • Sweep/mop/vacuum living room
  • Spot clean rugs, curtains, and upholstered furniture
  • Dust living room furniture
  • Fold blankets and fluff pillows
  • Declutter and organize the living room storage areas (like bookshelves, hutches, etc)
  • Clear off coffee and end tables
  • Vacuum upholstered furniture
  • Dust fireplace mantel and clean off hearth (if applicable)

Bedroom Chores to Do

  • Wash all bed linens
  • Make the bed and straighten throw pillows and blankets
  • Sweep/mop/vacuum bedroom floors and rugs
  • Dust all bedroom furniture, picture frames, and decorative items
  • Clean and deodorize the mattress
  • Declutter nightstand and dresser tops
  • Remove all trash from the bedroom
  • Sort through and organize dresser and nightstand drawers
  • Declutter and organize the closet
  • General decluttering in the bedroom – And you can check out this post to help you with bedroom clutter and grab this free printable checklist: How to Declutter Your Messy Bedroom Today – Free Checklist!

free printable bedroom decluttering checklist

Dining Room Cleaning List

Our dining room is fairly easy to clean, probably because we don’t have a lot of “stuff” in there. Hopefully this is an easy room for you to clean as well:

  • Sweep/mop/vacuum dining room floors
  • Dust and polish dining room table and furniture
  • Spot clean dining room chairs and rug
  • Dust decorative items and wall art in the dining room
  • Organize and declutter any dining room storage areas (buffet, hutch, etc.)
  • Refill any dining supplies like napkins, plastic cutlery, etc.
  • Clean baseboards in the dining room
  • Dust light fixtures, curtain rods, etc.
  • Check bottoms of chair legs for felt sliders if needed (to prevent damage to your hard floors)

Bathroom Chores List

The bathrooms can be one of the most daunting places to clean in any house… for me personally, I would rather go to the dentist than have to clean the shower.

And since these rooms can be overwhelming to clean, I’ve devoted an entire blog post to daily, weekly, and deep cleaning jobs for the bathroom ! And be sure to grab these cute free printable cleaning checklists too:

bathroom deep cleaning checklist on a clipboard

Be sure to hop over to that bathroom cleaning post for more ideas, but here are some general cleaning jobs for the bathroom “zone”:

  • Wipe down bathroom counter and faucets
  • Rinse toothpaste and other debris from the sinks
  • Put dirty clothes in the hamper
  • Put away out of place items
  • Empty and clean the trash can
  • Clean sinks and vanity top
  • Windex mirror
  • Clean toilet
  • Wash towels, washcloths, and bath rug if needed
  • Hang bath mat to dry
  • Check toilet paper and hand soap supply
  • Clean shower/tub
  • Spot clean splatters on cabinets
  • Wash/spot clean shower curtain or glass

Laundry Room Chores List

Good news… the laundry room is one of the smaller rooms in the house, so there’s not as many household chores to do in this area of the home (at least that’s how it is in my house). Here are some common chores for the laundry room:

  • Wipe down outside of washer and dryer
  • Sweep/mop/vacuum floors
  • Run a cleaning cycle on the washing machine
  • Check stock of supplies (detergent, dryer sheets, etc.)
  • Clean or dust baseboards, door, and trim
  • Dust or wipe down any countertops or shelves

Printable Chore Checklists

I LOVE creating printables to help around the house! Some people read books, do crafts, or watch Netflix in their free time… but I enjoy making PDF templates that help make Mom Life easier! Here are some of my awesome printable chore lists:

Free Printable Household Chores List – Just click the link below to grab a super cute printable list of common household chores! Then hang the list on your fridge or add it to your planner as a reminder of the cleaning jobs that you want to get done!

Click HERE for the Household Chores List!

Weekly Cleaning Schedule Templates – These cleaning list templates are actually fillable, which means you can type directly in to the PDF to customize your own Weekly Cleaning Schedule! Then, hang the checklist on the fridge or add it to your planner to stay on track of your household chores!

editable weekly cleaning schedule PDF on a clipboard

I hope these cleaning checklists and chore lists help you to be a little less overwhelmed with all of the house work!

How do you keep up with your cleaning schedule? Do you have a list of jobs that you use, or are you more of the “just wing it” type? Leave me a comment down below! I’d LOVE to hear from you!

And happy cleaning (if there is such a thing!).

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Published February 14, 2022 | Updated February 16, 2022 | By Katelyn Fagan | 35 Comments

Cleaning can feel overwhelming, but with the right system in place, it doesn’t have to! My husband created this great free editable chore chart printable  to help you create a household chore list cleaning schedule that works for the entire family. Having family members help out is a great way to get the weekly chores done.

Even though this printable is “technically” chores for adults to do, who says that you can’t enlist some help from the kids as they get older? There are certain household tasks that they can help with on the list which would help you out, too!

The moment that we implemented a family chore chart was the moment that I realized that younger kids and older kids could help out easily enough with age-appropriate chores. Teaching kids responsibility while setting daily routines was a game changer in our house.

Free Editable Chore Chart Printables - A Great template to use for your household Chore List - Daily, Weekly, and Monthly cleaning and organizing check list. Simple and Easy!

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Before the end of 2013, my husband was annoyed that our house wasn’t staying as clean, organized, and decluttered as we like. So, we decided to create a household chore list for ourselves . We kept it simple, easy to follow, and easy to check off. We laminated it with contact paper, and stuck it on our fridge so that we can easily check it off our chores during the day.

We figured out the best ways to set a new routine by using an easy to use chore checklist. The peace that came with having a clean house helped us all keep up with the daily tasks. If you can set up a weekly household chores checklist that works, the house will stay cleaner longer which means less cleaning on a weekly basis. This is great for extra motivation to keep up with the daily chore list so that the cleaning tasks don’t cut into our free time!

Free Editable Chore Chart Printables - A Great template to use for your household Chore List - Daily, Weekly, and Monthly cleaning and organizing check list. Simple and Easy!

Creating expectations with our printable chore list

Each day our goal is to check off all of our daily chores. One of the daily chores is to do a weekly chore. And each Saturday there is a monthly chore. The Saturday chores do not need to be checked off in order, as long as each of them gets done at least once a month.

I think this system is very easy, forgiving, and adjustable, compared to other super long, super specific lists I have seen. The hard part is remembering to clear off the daily chore part each morning (and complete them all of course)! We generally take a break on Sundays from our daily chores.

While some of you may be aghast that we only wash our sheets, towels, and blankets once a month, or mop our floors once a week (we do generally vacuum more than once a week though – our dining room is carpeted so it’s a must) that’s honestly an improvement for us.

Tips the whole family can use for helping with a cleaning weekly routine

I always remind the kids that when you think of the entire house needing to be cleaned, it’s overwhelming. But when we stop and break the house chores up room by room like “just” the living room, and “just” the kitchen, the weekly chore list doesn’t seem so daunting at all.

Use free printable chore charts as a great way to motivate and assign different age groups a list of chores. The good news is that young children will be motivated in an excellent way to help out as they can, and older kids will join in, too! You can even set up a reward system for good behavior and positive attitudes when it comes to taking on and completing additional chores.

Also, I realize that every home is not the same (maybe you don’t have stairs), so I have made this FREE printable editable by making the download a .docx file instead of a PDF, which means it is a free editable  chore chart printable for your household chore list. You are welcome.

So you can download it (just click any of the links in this post or on the picture above), edit it to fit your family and home, print it off, laminate it, and get checking off those household chores! Or, you can use our household chore system as a template to create your own. Either way, I hope it helps you be more clean and organized!

If you are looking for a very simple kids chore list printable , see this post for a free one you can download as well!

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Lindsey says

January 14, 2014 at 9:26 AM

I clicked over thinking this was a kids list, but it’s a list for me. Even better! Been thinking of making my own. Thanks for saving me a step! Tweeting and pinning!

Katelyn Fagan says

January 14, 2014 at 3:49 PM

Yes! It’s a chore list for the whole family, not just the kids! 🙂 Thanks for sharing!

Hezzi-D says

January 14, 2014 at 8:26 PM

Great idea! I love lists and being organized!

Rachel @ {i love} my disorganized life says

January 15, 2014 at 9:40 PM

OK, I really need to print this! I need all the help I can get to keep me on track LOL

Linda Loosli says

January 17, 2014 at 7:31 PM

I love lists for chores, my girls grew up with charts! Thanks for stopping by Friday With Friends, Hugs! Linda

Adelina Priddis says

January 18, 2014 at 11:46 AM

I needed this so much! Thanks!

Brenna @ Life After Laundry says

January 19, 2014 at 8:18 PM

I really struggle with getting some of this stuff done. I know what I need to get done everyday, but some of the monthly stuff gets put off for too long. Looking forward to using this to keep track.

January 19, 2014 at 9:40 PM

The monthly stuff is definitely harder to keep track of! Good luck getting organized this year Brenna.

January 20, 2014 at 3:50 PM

This is a great list, Katelyn. I used to be so organized then I jumped in blogging!

January 20, 2014 at 4:11 PM

Ha ha Paula! Tell me about it! Blogging kind of runs things huh? That’s why this list was made!!

Sarah Mueller says

January 21, 2014 at 7:29 AM

Shh – we only wash sheets once a month, too! 🙂 I love your printable. Checklists make things run much more smoothly.

January 21, 2014 at 8:30 AM

I am happy to hear I’m not alone in my sheets routine Sarah! Ha ha ha.

Stephanie Kay says

January 22, 2014 at 9:32 PM

Great list! We have a similar list. Every family is different in what they need to do daily, weekly, and monthly to keep a home funning smoothly. I’ve also learned that tasks change as seasons change. Right now we clean our bathrooms daily — because I have 3 boys (ages 5, 8, 10) using them all day long (we home school). Those bathrooms are DISGUSTING by the end of each day. Hopefully in about 5 years we can get to the point of only cleaning them weekly. 🙂 Thanks for sharing via Family Fun Friday.

January 22, 2014 at 9:53 PM

True – Cleaning schedules are so different for each family, that’s why I made sure it was editable. And I am sure needs will as my kids age as well. Thanks for visiting Stephanie!

Brittnei says

February 4, 2014 at 7:53 AM

Katelyn, way to stay organized. I honestly don’t do things like this because if I don’t get to it, then I don’t want to beat my self up. I would sometimes say when my husband gets home “oh I didn’t get to this or that,” and he would always say “there’s always tomorrow.” And now, I just pace myself. I typically clean one room a day and that works for me. If I don’t get to a room that day then maybe I will tomorrow. I had to lighten up about the cleaning because I have a toddler who wants to get into things so toys and things might need to stay on the floor a while sometimes 🙂 Thanks for sharing your ideas with us at Countdown in Style! I’m sure people will be able to use this. Don’t forget to stop by Friday to see if you are featured 🙂

February 5, 2014 at 12:41 PM

Generally chores get done around here, but I have to work more on my son being more consistent with helping. He helps, but only when I remind him and only when I remember! LOL! I have a chore sheet for him, but this one helps for us grown-ups too. Granted as a SAHM, most of it falls on my shoulders, but it’s nice to be able to give hubby something to do too! Thanks for sharing and linking up with Countdown in Style! Don’t forget to come back on Friday to see if you were featured!

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February 5, 2014 at 2:47 PM

Yes! This is totally more for me than my kids! lol! But, I did just share a post about what my kids chores are – they are 3. And yes to have the hubby help!

December 6, 2015 at 3:42 AM

I love that this list is so realistic. I struggle with house cleaning and organization, so I tried downloading other chore charts. They were all too complicated and involved for how my brain works! This is not overwhelming! I love it! Thank You!

December 7, 2015 at 12:02 PM

Perfect! That’s what I was going for because while I like a clean house there is only so much I can realistically do everyday. I have four young kids, homeschool, and work from home. Splitting it up this way works for me. I’m glad you like it!

Turtle Kientz says

February 4, 2017 at 11:02 AM

I need a division of household tasks list

June 22, 2017 at 1:51 PM

I just found your blog, and am really enjoying so many of your posts. I downloaded the chore list you have here, thinking it would be like so many others I have found online, and was pleasantly surprised to see that this is a cleaning list for *real* people. I have a special needs son, work part time from home, and just struggle with feeling like I can (or want) to do it all. But this is a schedule that actually feels realistic. You mean you don’t expect me to weekly clean my bathrooms, vacuum my whole house, and change and wash all bedding? Just once a month? I can SO do that! Thank you for this, and all the other *real life* things you have on your blog!

June 23, 2017 at 8:28 PM

Awww thanks!! I know some people have criticized me a bit for some of the items on here, so I appreciate you understanding that sometimes, getting the bedding washed once a month is way better than not doing it for longer than that even! Obviously, everyone is different, so feel free to add or move things around that fit your life best.

Patrina Johnson says

November 30, 2019 at 10:12 PM

I couldn’t find the link to print out the FREE {EDITABLE} CHORE CHART PRINTABLE – CLEANING SCHEDULE CHORE LIST. I was hoping you would email it to me, please? I just signed up as a member of your website.

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The complete household chores list

Without a plan for keeping your house clean, it can seem like the to-do list is endless: the spice rack is impossible to navigate, the towels constantly need to be washed, there’s a weird stain in the cupboard by the stove. And everyone’s already busy this weekend. Nip this problem in the bud by creating a household chores list as soon as you move into your new home.

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Why a household chores list is important.

A household chores list helps you and the members of your household put upkeep on autopilot. Not only does creating one ensure that everything gets done on time, it also takes the guesswork out of navigating conversations about cleaning. It can be awkward to broach this subject with the people you live with, and if you haven’t practiced communicating about household tasks, you might be tempted to avoid it, eventually compounding the issue. That’s why creating this list (maybe as an addendum to your roommate agreement , if you have one) is essential. 

Once your list is made, check out our guide to creating a roommate chore chart to split the responsibilities.

How to create a household chores list

Whether you live alone, with a partner, or with roommates, the process for creating a chore list is pretty consistent: You compile a comprehensive list of all the tidying and cleaning tasks that needs to be completed for your home to feel clean. If you live alone, you’ll compile this list yourself, according to your own standards. If you live with others, you’ll need to put your heads together to create a list that captures everyone’s preferences.

What to include on a household chores list

If you colive with others, you’ll want to include both personal chores and communal chores. Personal chores are things you need to do to keep your own space clean and tidy; communal chores are those that go towards the spaces you share. 

You can organize your master list by room or type of task, but a more action-oriented method of organization is grouping by frequency. Everyone’s list will be a bit different depending on what type of space you live in and what’s important to the members of your household. Below are some common types of chores to get you started.

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Consistent household tasks

Some tasks are even more frequent than daily household chores . Decide which tasks fall under this category in your home and discuss expectations surrounding them. Some examples could include:

Meal preparation

Doing dishes after each meal 

Removing shoes when you enter the home

Putting items in shared spaces like the living room away in their proper places

Cleaning up messes like hair in the bathroom, spills, or stray food scraps

Daily chores

Daily chores can also change depending on your individual needs, but here are some common ones.

Taking out the trash when it’s full

Taking the trash out for pickup, if required 

Unloading, loading, and running the dishwasher if you have one

Sweeping the kitchen floor

Wiping down countertops

Squeegeeing shower doors and walls

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Weekly chores

Your weekly chore list is probably the most important. This should consist of:

Cleaning the bathrooms, including:

Scrubbing sinks, tubs, showers, and (yes) toilets, 

Sweeping and mopping the floor

Windexing mirrors

Cleaning the kitchen, including: 

Removing items from countertops and cleaning the countertops with soap and water

Wiping down the outside of the items if they’re dirty

Cleaning the stovetop

Cleaning inside of the microwave

Cleaning out the fridge, throwing away food that’s gone bad and washing out containers that can be reused

Vacuuming and/or mopping floors 

Dusting surfaces

Laundering and replacing dish and hand towels

Maintaining your personal space, including changing your sheets, tidying up your room, and sorting your mail

If you’ve decided to do shared shopping, making a grocery list and visiting the store, then putting grocery items away

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Monthly or seasonal chores

Some tasks aren’t realistic to accomplish once a week, but setting a monthly reminder can help maintain your home over time. Some of these things fall under the category of deep cleaning , which you might want to do monthly or even seasonally. We’re talking about stuff like:

Cleaning inside and outside of kitchen cabinets 

Scrubbing out the fridge

Reorganizing and wiping down the pantry and cupboards in the kitchen

Reorganizing closets, storage cupboards, and medicine cabinets

Laundering curtains, carpets, furniture, and other fabrics throughout your home

Tackling tough dirt that has accumulated on floors, walls, baseboards, and tile

Checking for mold and mildew in bathrooms and scrubbing grout on tile floors and walls

Washing windows inside and out (if you’re able to do so safely)

Dusting difficult-to-reach spots like light fixtures

Living in an organized space free of grime and germs will improve your mental and physical health, and communicating with your roommates about chores will improve your relationships. It can even be cathartic and satisfying to put away your phone for a few hours, blast some tunes, and make your new home sparkle. So don’t fear the household chores list—instead, fill it up and learn to love checking off those to-dos.

Having a cleaning service come monthly reduces your chore-load—leaving more time for doing the things you love. Bungalow offers private rooms in shared homes where monthly cleaning is always on the books—and included in your monthly rental cost. Find a Bungalow near you .

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30+ Free Chore Chart Templates (Kids, Adult & Family)

Chore charts are more than just colorful charts on the fridge—they are powerful tools for organization, productivity, and building a sense of responsibility. Whether you’re a parent looking to instill good habits in your children or a teacher seeking to create a structured learning environment, chore charts can be your secret weapon. In this blog post, we’ll explore the various types of chore chart templates and provide tips for effectively using them. Get ready to streamline your daily routines, foster collaboration, and achieve a harmonious household.

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Children thrive when given age-appropriate responsibilities. Kid’s chore chart templates not only help them understand the value of contributing to the household but also teach them vital life skills early on.

1. Age-appropriate Chores:

Assigning age-appropriate chores is crucial for fostering a sense of responsibility and independence in children. Tailoring tasks to their developmental stage ensures that they can contribute meaningfully while building valuable life skills. Here are some examples of age-appropriate chores:

Preschoolers (Ages 3-5):

  • Putting toys away in designated bins.
  • Wiping spills with a damp cloth.
  • Matching socks during laundry time.

Elementary School (Ages 6-10):

  • Making their bed in the morning.
  • Setting the table for meals.
  • Watering plants or small garden tasks.

Preteens (Ages 11-13):

  • Folding and putting away laundry.
  • Basic meal preparation under supervision.
  • Taking care of a pet’s feeding routine.

Teenagers (Ages 14-17):

  • Vacuuming or sweeping designated areas.
  • Managing personal laundry from start to finish.
  • Grocery shopping for specified items.

2. Fun and Engaging Designs:

Creating chore chart templates with vibrant and engaging designs can turn mundane tasks into exciting activities. The visual appeal of the chart can capture attention and make the entire process more enjoyable for both kids and adults. Here are some design ideas:

  • Themed Charts: Designing charts based on popular themes like superheroes, space, or animals can make chores visually interesting.
  • Color-coded Tasks: Assigning a unique color to each family member’s tasks helps in quick identification and adds a visually pleasing aspect to the chart.
  • Interactive Elements: Incorporating spaces for stickers, emojis, or personal notes allows for customization and adds a sense of personalization.
  • Progress Trackers: Including a visual progress tracker or checklist can instill a sense of accomplishment as tasks get completed.

3. Reward Systems for Motivation:

Implementing a reward system is a powerful motivator for both children and adults. It reinforces positive behavior and creates a sense of achievement. Here are some ideas for effective reward systems:

  • Sticker Charts: For each completed task, individuals can earn a sticker. A certain number of stickers can then be exchanged for a reward.
  • Points System: Assigning points to each task and accumulating them over time can lead to earning rewards or privileges.
  • Weekly/Monthly Goals: Setting achievable goals for completing chores within a specified time frame and rewarding successful completion.
  • Special Treats or Activities: Rewards can include treats like ice cream, a movie night, or a special outing as a family.

Remember, the key to a successful reward system is consistency and ensuring that the rewards align with the preferences and interests of those involved.

B. Adult Chore Chart Templates

No one is too old to benefit from a chore chart. Adult chore chart templates can help individuals manage household responsibilities, and work-related tasks, and improve overall time management and productivity.

1. Household Responsibilities:

Household chore charts aren’t just for kids; adults can benefit from organized task management too. Assigning specific household responsibilities helps maintain a clean and well-functioning home. Here’s how you can organize responsibilities:

  • Cleaning Tasks: Divide household cleaning chores such as vacuuming, dusting, and cleaning bathrooms among family members or housemates. Rotating these tasks ensures a fair distribution of responsibilities.
  • Meal Planning and Cooking: Create a schedule for planning meals, grocery shopping, and cooking. This not only eases the burden on one person but also ensures a variety of meals throughout the week.
  • Home Maintenance: Include tasks related to home maintenance, such as checking and changing air filters, watering plants, or handling minor repairs. This prevents larger issues from developing over time.

2. Work-related Tasks:

For those working from home or managing a home-based business, a chore chart tailored to work-related tasks can enhance efficiency and create a more balanced work-life routine. Consider the following:

  • Daily Work Goals: Set specific, achievable work goals for each day. This could include tasks like responding to emails, completing projects, or attending virtual meetings.
  • Breaks and Self-Care: Integrate breaks into the schedule to prevent burnout. This could involve short breaks for stretching or longer breaks for a healthy lunch.
  • Collaborative Tasks: If applicable, involve family members or housemates in tasks that support your work, such as handling phone calls, managing mail, or providing support during busy periods.

3. Time Management and Productivity:

Efficient time management is the cornerstone of productivity. A chore chart designed to enhance time management skills can make a significant impact on personal and professional success. Consider the following elements:

  • Prioritization: List tasks in order of priority, focusing on high-priority and time-sensitive activities. This ensures that crucial tasks are addressed first.
  • Time Blocks: Allocate specific time blocks for different types of tasks. This method, known as time blocking, helps in concentrating on one task at a time and improves overall productivity.
  • Reflection and Adjustment: Regularly review the effectiveness of your time management strategies. Adjust the chore chart as needed to accommodate changes in workload or personal priorities.

C. Family Chore Chart Templates

A family that works together thrives together. Family chore chart templates promote collaboration, teamwork, and shared responsibilities.

1. Shared Responsibilities:

Embracing shared responsibilities within a family not only lightens the workload for each member but also fosters a sense of unity and cooperation. A chore chart designed for shared responsibilities encourages everyone to contribute actively to the household. Here’s how you can structure it:

  • Rotate Tasks: Assign a variety of tasks to each family member and rotate them regularly. This prevents anyone from feeling burdened with the same responsibilities continuously.
  • Open Communication: Encourage open communication about preferences and strengths. Some members may prefer certain tasks over others, and discussing these preferences helps in creating a fair and efficient chore distribution.
  • Team Effort: Emphasize the idea that completing tasks is a team effort. Acknowledge and appreciate each other’s contributions to create a supportive and collaborative environment.

2. Collaboration and Teamwork:

A chore chart focused on collaboration and teamwork extends beyond shared responsibilities, emphasizing the importance of working together efficiently. This is especially beneficial for families, roommates, or any group sharing a living space. Consider these elements:

  • Group Tasks: Identify tasks that require joint effort, such as cleaning common areas or organizing shared spaces. Allocate time for these group tasks to encourage collaboration.
  • Regular Meetings: Schedule regular family or housemate meetings to discuss the chore chart, share feedback, and address any concerns. This ensures that everyone feels heard and involved in the decision-making process.
  • Recognize Contributions: Celebrate achievements as a group. Whether it’s completing a challenging task or meeting a set goal, recognizing and celebrating collective efforts boosts morale and encourages continued teamwork.

3. Creating a Harmonious Household:

The ultimate goal of a chore chart is to create a harmonious household where everyone feels valued and the living environment is peaceful. Consider these elements when designing a chore chart for a harmonious household:

  • Balanced Distribution: Ensure that responsibilities are distributed fairly to avoid resentment. A balanced chore chart contributes to a more harmonious living arrangement.
  • Flexibility: Incorporate flexibility into the chore chart to accommodate changes in schedules or unexpected events. Flexibility promotes understanding and reduces stress.
  • Shared Goals: Establish common goals for the household, such as maintaining cleanliness, fostering a positive atmosphere, and supporting each other’s well-being. Aligning individual efforts with shared goals strengthens the sense of unity.

II. Design and Customization

The visual appeal and personalization of chore charts can make them even more effective in engaging and motivating individuals to complete their tasks.

A. Visual Appeal

  • Colors and Graphics: Incorporate vibrant colors, playful images, or themed designs to make the chore chart visually appealing and enticing.
  • Themes for Different Preferences: Tailor the design to match the interests and preferences of the individuals using the chore chart.

B. Customization Options

  • Editable Fields for Personalization: Allow individuals to customize their chore charts by adding their names, choosing specific tasks, or modifying the layout.
  • Adding Names and Specific Tasks: Personalize each chart to reflect the unique responsibilities of each family member or individual.

III. Weekly and Monthly Chore Chart Templates

To effectively manage tasks and goals, consider using weekly and monthly chore chart templates to provide structure and track progress.

A. Weekly Chore Chart

  • Daily Tasks and Rotations: Assign specific tasks for each day of the week, promoting consistency and establishing routines.
  • Weekly Goals and Rewards: Set achievable goals for each week and reward individuals upon successful completion.

B. Monthly Chore Chart

  • Monthly Focus Areas: Highlight specific areas or tasks that require attention and dedicate the month to improving them.
  • Long-term Goals and Tracking Progress: Incorporate long-term goals and track progress over the month, celebrating milestones and achievements.

IV. Tips for Effectively Using Chore Charts

To make the most of chore charts and ensure their effectiveness, consider the following tips:

A. Consistency and Routine: Stick to the chore chart consistently to establish routines and foster responsibility.

B. Celebrating Achievements: Recognize and celebrate the completion of tasks or milestones to reinforce positive behavior.

C. Periodic Review and Adjustments: Regularly review and update the chore chart to accommodate changing responsibilities or priorities.

V. Downloading and Using the Templates

Accessing and utilizing chore chart templates is easier than ever. Follow these steps to make the most of them:

A. How to Access the Templates: Visit our website [Link] to access and download a variety of chore chart templates.

B. Compatibility and File Formats: Our templates are available in various file formats, ensuring compatibility with different devices and software.

C. Printing and Digital Usage: Choose to print the templates or use them digitally, based on your preferences and convenience.

Chore charts are powerful tools for organizing tasks, promoting productivity, and instilling a sense of responsibility. By utilizing the right chore chart templates, tailored to different audiences and needs, you can create a positive and efficient environment for yourself, your children, or your students. Embrace the benefits of chore charts, establish clear routines, and celebrate the achievements along the way. Get started today and witness the transformative power of chore charts in your daily life.

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Chore charts are a helpful tool for families to introduce or track household chores . “We help children learn to do chores when we set clear routines and are consistent in our expectations. Chore charts help both parents and children to be clear about these expectations," says  Helen Egger, MD , a psychiatrist and the co-founder, chief medical officer, and chief scientific officer of Little Otter, an online therapy platform. Doing chores builds kids' time management and organizational skills, boosts self-esteem, and encourages independence.

When choosing a chore chart, it’s important to find an option that suits your child’s developmental stage and, ideally, can grow with them. Effective chore charts are visually engaging and provide ways to showcase rewards and positive feedback. Families with multiple children might also consider a single chore chart that all of their kids can use. To find the best chore charts, we spoke to a child psychiatrist and considered each chart for age appropriateness, longevity, family size, and clarity of expectations. We also had a clinical psychologist from our Review Board review this article for accuracy, why chores are beneficial to children, and how to make them fun.

Based on our reviews, these are the best chore charts on the market today.

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Best overall, chart to finish kids reward chart.

48 hand-illustrated chore magnets

Magnetic backing or hanging rope

Magnets may fall off easily

Designed for one child only

The Chart to Finish Kids Reward Chart is our top pick because of its versatility and longevity. We love how this chart can be used in a variety of ways with both younger and older kids. The chart comes with 48 hand-illustrated chore magnets that include both duties and behaviors. Illustrations are easier for younger kids and as they get older, your kids can use the dry erase marker to write in other age-appropriate chores . 

The bright star magnets provide positive motivation in a visual manner. If that’s too childish, the dry erase marker can be used for check marks to signify the completion of each task. Special spots for goals and rewards make it simple for kids to follow along.

The chore chart has a magnetic back, so it can cling to a refrigerator, but it also comes with a rope for easy wall hanging. Any materials you’re not using can be tucked away in the included storage bag.

Best Magnetic

Learning resources custom magnetic chore chart.

91 pieces included

Storage for tiles

Customizable

Designed for one child

Magnet storage lacks organization

This well thought out magnetic responsibility chart helps kids visually understand their tasks and goals. The 91-piece set has magnetic tiles for daily chores, accomplishments, and good behavior. Blank tiles allow parents to customize the chart to their family.

Parents will love the attached storage bin that holds all the tiles and kids will love the “you’ve earned it” reward box that’s big enough to hold small toys and treats for motivation. Reviewers appreciate that this chart is very sturdy and easy enough for kids to put on their own magnets after completing their chores.

Best for Two Kids

Learn & climb responsibility chart for two kids.

108 magnetic task cards

Can be used for two children

May not easily stick to certain surfaces

Families with two kids will enjoy this two-in-one chart that allows parents to set separate goals and rewards for both kids, all in one place. With space for seven tasks per child, the set includes 108 magnetic task cards (with multiples) plus 12 blank task cards to customize for your family.

A dry-erase marker and two storage bags round out the set, making it easy to keep each kid’s chores and rewards separately. Parent reviewers love that this chart can be used for two kids with different abilities, so it’s perfect for siblings.

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Circle and square decor 3 kid dry erase chore chart.

Dry erase board (but looks like a chalkboard)

Can fit multiple children

For larger families, this dry-erase option has distinct spots to add chores for up to three kids, making divvying up chores easier. While it looks like a chalkboard, this is actually a styled dry erase board, so parents can write dust-free. And it's customizable; simply add each kid’s name.

There is room for seven chores per child and a separate area for notes for each child. Sticking with the custom theme, this chart can be made from a magnetic material, has a choice of wood color frames, or can be purchased without the frame.

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Creative qt chore sticks for kids.

Set contains 50 sticks (8 are blank for customization)

Easy to use

No way to track daily chores

Some chores may not fit into family's lifestyle

If chore charts don’t work for your family or you’re looking for a fun alternative, these chore sticks may fit the bill. The set contains 50 sticks; 42 have pre-printed chores on them and eight are blank for each family to customize. Kids simply pull a chore stick out of the container and get to work.

Just like life, this tin of chores isn't all work and no play. There are some fun chores mixed in, like “dance to a song” or “10 minutes of free time.” While there’s no way to track daily chores, this innovative delivery system may be fun enough for kids to keep it up and complete some chores every day.

Best Budget

Juvale 6-pack chore chart for kids.

Budget-friendly

Designated spots for goals and rewards

Basic set does not include markers

May not adhere easily to certain surfaces

Try this economical six-pack of dry erase chore charts if you’re looking for a budget-friendly option or just want to dip your toe into the world of chore charts. The reusable self-adhesive chart has a sticky backing, so it can be hung in a prominent spot in your house. If you have multiple kids, the six-pack provides a chart for every member of your household.

These can also be used in different rooms, so kids can easily see bedroom chores versus kitchen chores. The basic set doesn’t include markers, but will work with any dry erase marker, and has a spot on each chart for a goal and reward.

Best Chalkboard

Circle and square decor personalized chore chart for kids.

No chalk needed (design is dry erase)

Actual chalkboard chore charts, plumes of chalk dust, and screechy chalk sounds are a thing of the past. This framed option looks just like a chalkboard but with all the benefits of a whiteboard. Totally customizable, the chart can include your child’s first, last, or nickname.

Above the task list can be the word “chores,” “tasks,” or anything else that makes sense for your family. Buyers can also customize this choice to make the chart magnetic and choose from a wide variety of frame colors. Included are two white chalk pens, with the option to purchase more, to complete the chalkboard style.

Best for Young Kids

Melissa & doug magnetic responsibility chart.

89 magnets to choose from

Two charts included

Some charts may begin to warp quickly

Recommended for children ages 3 and up, this responsibility chart is more than just your average chore chart. With two fabric-hinged dry-erase boards, children will love the 89 magnets they can pick from for chores, like cleaning their room and putting toys away.

Parents and caregivers will appreciate the additional responsibilities for children to fulfill, such as showing respect. You can also track goals and store magnets in the empty spaces provided.

Final Verdict

If you're looking for a chore chart that you can hold on to as your child grows up, the Chart to Finish Kids Reward Chart ( view on Amazon ) is perfect for little ones up through the big kid stage. For a more customizable option, the Etsy 3 Kid Dry Erase Chore Chart ( view on Etsy ) allows you to add notes and your kid's names.

What to Look for in Chore Charts for Kids

Age-appropriateness.

A chore chart designed for tiny tots might not be as appealing and encouraging for older kiddos. Choosing an option that looks and feels age-appropriate for your kids will encourage them to actually want to do their chores. Dr. Egger says doing chores is a skill that takes time to develop.

"Like any skill, it requires learning and practice. This is why it is important to choose chores that are appropriate for your child’s age and developmental stage. It is also why parents should help their children do chores if they are beginning to learn how to complete the tasks," Dr. Egger explains. "Parents can also teach children ways to have fun while doing chores that take more time with songs or games. Make sure you give positive feedback when children complete their tasks. Notice and give your child affirmation when they do chores without being asked!"

In addition to learning and practice, be sure that young children are given small tasks that are manageable, Dr. Egger recommends. "You can remind your child that a chore needs to be done and do the chore side-by-side with your child as they learn," she says. "Most young children love to help!"

Charts made of high-quality materials will last longer and won't need to be replaced each year. Whether you go for a wood-framed chore chart or a whiteboard, choose a chart that won't fall apart. This ensures you're able to reuse it for the years to come, saving you money in the long run.

Dr. Egger says starting chores as early as 2 and 3 years old can be beneficial, especially when you're aware of your child's developmental stage. "Young children might help to put toys away, 4- and 5-year-olds can help clear the table after meals, 6- and 7-year-olds can help to feed pets and set the table, 7- to 9-year-olds can load and unload the dishwasher, 10- to 11-year-olds can do laundry and change linens, and kids 12 and older can do additional cleaning in the house and outside with teens able to help with errands when they can drive or use public transportation," Dr. Egger says.

"Also remember we are our children’s role models!," she says. "We need to be consistent and cheerful in doing the tasks of daily life to model to our children how we want them to do their chores."

Family Size

Some chore charts are designed to only accommodate a single child while others have enough space for three children. Choose a chore chart that can fit all of your family's little helpers.

Clarity of Expectations

No matter your family size, Dr. Egger says setting a clear routine and being consistent is important. "Chore charts are a great way to set expectations, establish routines, monitor progress, and give your children positive feedback for completing their chores. We help children learn to do chores when we set clear routines and are consistent in our expectations. Chore charts help both parents and children to be clear about these expectations," she explains.

"It is important to associate positive emotions and success with doing chores. Linking rewards to chore completion in a chore chart also reinforces the child’s completion of chores and links positive outcomes with doing these expected tasks. Children can get stars when they complete their chores and these stars can be linked to rewards to celebrate the child’s success," says Dr. Egger.

If you notice your child still having difficulties with doing chores, it's okay to reach out for help, Dr. Egger says. "Some kids are going to have difficulties with doing chores . If chores are leading to a lot of conflict between you and your child and within your family, seek guidance from a parenting specialist or consider a mental health evaluation to understand if there are emotional, behavioral, or developmental factors that are contributing to these challenges."

Frequently Asked Questions

While you may be inclined to let your kids "just be kids" instead of giving them tasks at home, having your children complete household chores can actually go far towards helping them develop valuable skills. According to psychiatrist Helen Egger, chores can build important life skills such as taking responsibility, seeing things through, time management , organization and the ability to complete tasks independently. What's more, one Harvard study found that adults who did chores as kids fared better later in life.

Giving your kiddo age-appropriate chores is critical—if they don't understand how to do something or feel like they can't do it on their own, they can get frustrated, overwhelmed or discouraged. To determine if chores are age-appropriate, they should correspond to the activities your child is already doing on their own on a daily basis. For example, your preschooler is taking out toys to play with, so an appropriate chore would be putting those same toys away. School-age children put their coats and backpacks on to go to school, so they could return those to the closet when they get home.

There are a few ways you can make a chore chart fun. An alternative to a traditional chart, such as the chore sticks above, can make things more interesting for kids. You could include a few "non-chore chores," such as " read a book with mom" or " play a game with dad" so that the chart doesn't feel purely like work and includes some play as well. Or if you're using a chore chart for older kiddos, one of whom is a budding artist, you could let them design a fun chart themselves.

Maya Polton is a former marketing manager and current freelance writer who covers food, home, and parenting. She’s also the mom of a 10-year-old son, a 7-year-old son, and a 3-year-old daughter. Although her family has never used chore charts, it may be time to change that!

Additional reporting by Katrina Cossey

American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Chores and children .

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This Printable Chore Chart for Couples Can Help Put an End to Arguments

Need help dividing household chores so you can stop fighting over dirty dishes? Our chore audit chart will stop the feuds once and for all.

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It's safe to say that most people want a clean, organized, functional, and harmonious home —but the road to getting and keeping it that way can be rocky, especially if you share your home with, uh, pretty much anyone. That's because running a home takes work (cleaning, cooking, shopping, and scheduling), and we all have different ideas about which chores need to be done, methods, and frequency.

When housework isn't shared in a way that seems right to us, feelings of unfairness and toxicity can be intense. It's not just about our relationships, either: When we take on an unfair share of labor in the home, it can mean taking a step back at work (whether we want to or not) and missing out on career-related or other opportunities. And yes, experts say that when a heavier load of housework falls on someone's shoulders, it's a fair guess that person is a woman. "Women often get the short end of the stick. Unless we're intentional about the decisions we're making, we'll operate based on default norms," says Tiffany Dufu, author of Drop the Ball: Achieving More by Doing Less .

Here's the tricky thing, though: The goal here really shouldn't be a perfect 50/50. "The notion of 50/50 implies that things are equal, but it's always shifting," says Ellen Galinsky, president of the Families and Work Institute and a senior research adviser to the Society for Human Resource Management. "We've got to give ourselves a little slack."

A little confused? The truth is that only you can decide (along with your roommate, partner, or family) on the division of labor that makes the most sense for your lifestyle, skills and interest, schedule, and priorities. It's a conversation and a process.

Thus, we've created the chore auditing worksheet, above. Print out two copies and go through it with the primary person with whom you share housework. In a calm, clear-headed moment—not in the heat of a chore-related argument—sit down and fill out your copy of the worksheet while your partner does the same. Once you've both finished, talk through each item together.

Do you agree with the other's assessment of who's doing what? Is one of you miserable about, say, the dishwashing arrangement, and the other has no idea? What needs to change for each of you to feel better? How can you work as a team toward your shared goal?

And just a reminder: The goal is not to make the other person feel bad. It's, once again, a clean, functional, happy home . You can do this! And you'll be glad you did.

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A simple truth of domestic life is that household tasks are a constant. Once you’ve finished a load of laundry, there’s usually a sink full of dishes to wash or a bag of garbage to take out. Having a system in place to cope with and organize these small to-do’s is helpful in tackling projects efficiently, making them less of a monotonous and ongoing struggle for you and your family. Chore charts are a great way to implement a schedule for daily household responsibilities while also helping to prevent you from getting overwhelmed.

The JJPRO Magnetic Whiteboard Reward Chore Chart is a combination set that includes a magnetic chore chart, two additional whiteboards and six markers so you can get started right away with assigning individual tasks to keep your home running smoothly.

What to know before you buy a chore chart for adults

Establishing a routine

Whether you have a large family to divvy up weekly chores or you will be tackling them on your own, having a predetermined order to your responsibilities removes part of the burden. If you know that on Sundays all you need to do is water your plants and change your bedsheets, you’ll find that you have more enthusiasm for the task because your other weekly to-dos are already accounted for. A chore chart helps you compartmentalize your schedule so that it isn’t all-encompassing, it establishes a comfortable routine and gives you an idea of how much free time you have each day.

Reward yourself

It is inevitable that certain people will either prefer or dislike certain jobs more than others. While you might not necessarily be able to shift those tasks or trade them with a spouse, child or roommate, a reward for a job well done might make the work more appealing. If you need to run an errand that you find cumbersome, plan an activity for yourself that you enjoy once you’ve completed it. If you have to pick up your dry cleaning, for example, treat yourself with some time alone to read a good book or enjoy a favorite meal afterward.

Chore chart for children

Chore charts for children differ from chore charts for adults in a few notable ways. Primarily, a chore chart tailored to children will focus on teaching them the basics of learning their specific responsibilities in the home with positive reinforcement. Children’s chore charts also allow your child to better grasp the cyclical nature of household tasks and how valuable their help can be. Some parents even use children’s chore charts as a guide for weekly allowance; if all their tasks are completed well and in good time, they will receive their allowance. Monthly stretch goals can also be set with some children’s chore charts. Assigning your child with a greater, age-appropriate responsibility that will take longer to complete, for example, could net them a bonus prize or an exemption from a task the following week.

Chore chart for adults features

Magnetic whiteboards

Magnetic chore chart whiteboards are popular in home organization and scheduling, much like whiteboard wall calendars, as they can be updated frequently when time commitments shift or change. Whiteboards will usually not require replacing since they can be washed and filled in anew, are economical and environmentally friendly. A magnetic whiteboard will typically have rows and columns for daily and weekly tasks, as well as places for individual people to sign up for their specific duties.

If you prefer to have a tear-away notepad than an erasable whiteboard, or if you like the convenience of choosing whether to mount the chore chart to the fridge or keep it on your desk, going the old-fashioned paper route might be appealing to you. Notepads provide you with some satisfaction once a page can be torn off as completed. With a paper notepad, your list also won’t wipe off to the touch and specialized markers aren’t required.

Accessories

Some chore charts for adults will include accessories or be sold as combination kits. Some accessories which may be included in a chore chart for adults are dry-erase markers, additional whiteboards, extra magnets, space allotted for note-taking or family messages, mounting adhesive tape and stickers.

Chore chart for adults cost

Chore charts for adults are inexpensive household items that will simplify your daily tasks and help keep you organized. Chore charts typically cost between $10 for more inexpensive options and $25 for charts with bonus accessories.

Chore chart for adults FAQ

Will magnetic chore charts for adults adhere to stainless steel appliances?

A. It depends on your fridge. Individual results will vary depending on the chore chart you select and the composition of metals in your fridge. Magnetized chore charts will adhere to certain stainless steel appliances but not all.

If my dry-erase markers dry up, what can I use as a replacement?

A. If dry-erase markers were included with the purchase of your chore chart whiteboard and they dry out or stop working, you can either choose to buy more of the same type of dry erase marker or switch to chalk markers. Chalk markers may cost a little more but tend to last longer than dry-erase markers.

Which chore chart for adults should I get?

Best of the best chore chart for adults

JJPRO Magnetic Whiteboard Reward Chore Chart: available at Amazon

Our take: This fantastic magnetic whiteboard chore chart from JJPRO has strong magnets, lots of writing space and includes additional multipurpose whiteboards.

What we like: The bonus whiteboards in this combo set provide space for grocery lists and a place to write notes to family members, it’s well organized and is stain resistant for long-term marker use.

What we dislike: Some reviewers loved the chore chart but were unhappy with the included dry-erase markers.

Best bang for your buck chore chart for adults

Knock Knock Things-to-Do-Around-the-House Pad: available at Amazon

Our take: For people who prefer a tear-away notepad, this chore chart is an excellent and inexpensive way to stay organized.

What we like: This notepad is excellent for keeping you accountable for daily and weekly household responsibilities at a budget price, plus there is some definite satisfaction in tearing a completed page off the stack.

What we dislike: Some reviewers indicated it was bigger than they thought it would be.

Honorable mention chore chart for adults

JJPRO Magnetic Dry Erase Chore Chart for Multiple Kids and Adults: available at Amazon

Our take: This extra-large dry erase chore chart from JJPRO is an excellent choice for larger families as it provides plenty of room for individual tasks.

What we like: The additional space this large magnetic chore chart provides allows for meal planning, daily and weekly organization, notes and so much more.

What we dislike: It comes at a slightly higher price point than competitors. Ashley Britten is a writer for BestReviews. BestReviews is a product review company with a singular mission: to help simplify your purchasing decisions and save you time and money.

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If you're looking for a solution that motivates kids to get their chores done, you'll want to check out these chore chart ideas . They give you a place to list chores or extra money-earning jobs and assign them to a certain family member. The formatting is all a bit different, but they all try to accomplish one thing: getting those chores done.

These DIY chore charts are as simple or involved as you want them to be. There are projects here that make elaborate wall-mounted chore charts and other tutorials that are as simple as printing a piece of paper. Take a look at all of them so you can find which one your family will like best.

Which chores should go on the chore chart? Here's a list of age-appropriate chores for kids ages 2 to 18.

Magnetic Chore Charts

Lemon Squeezy Home

This tutorial takes chore charts and turns the chores into magnets. Place a magnet in that child's to-do or done column to match the status of the chore. This chart also gives you some great flexibility because you can easily reassign magnets from one child to another.

Magnetic Chore Charts from Lemon Squeezy Home

Free, Printable Chore Chart

Joyful Homemaking

This chore chart is available as a free download in the color schemes of blue and green and pink and peach. Use one sheet for each child with a list of their chores. Each day of the week can be checked off once that chore is completed. You can make these reusable by laminating them before use.

Free, Printable Chore Chart from Joyful Homemaking

Pick a Chore Jar

You'll find a free printable chore chart here that has daily tasks for the kids to remember, like brushing their teeth and picking up toys. Where it really gets interesting is with this pick a chore jar. Kids can earn extra allowance if they pick a chore from the jar. You could set this up many different ways so it works for your family.

Pick a Chore Jar from Clean Mama

Delia Creates

This chore chart takes an unusual form—the chores are printed on dice. Every child gets a die and gets to roll it each day to find out what chore they get. This makes it fun for the kids and keeps chore lists different from day to day.

Chore Dice from Delia Creates

Dry Erase Clip Board Chore Chart

The 36th Avenue

Here's a weekly chore chart that focuses on simplifying after-school time. Your child will get to check off when their school-day chores are done and track it by weekday. These chore charts start off with a clipboard and then fun embellishments are added. Dry erase vinyl is added so the chore chart can be used over and over again.

Dry Erase Clip Board Chore Chart from The 36th Avenue

This is a very unique idea for dividing up chores. Make a bucket for each room and assign that room to a child. Inside are cleaning products they'll need and on the outside is the specific task list. This is great for older kids, but you can really customize it for any age.

Chore Kits from Joyful Homemaking

Family Photo Chore Chart

What a fun project! In this DIY chore chart idea, you'll learn how to print a family photo and then magnetize the photo as well as the chores you want to "stick" to the photo. The result is a very cute family chore chart that allows for you to easily move around, take away, and add in chores.

Family Photo Chore Chart from Delia Creates

Meaningful Mama

This is a chore chart that's all about those extra jobs—extra jobs that the kids can do when they really want to earn some money. You'll write a chore and amount on these colorful painted wooden shapes. The shapes can be color-coded, making it easy for the kids to find out which extra chores are for them.

Chore Ring from Meaningful Mama

Rotating Chore Chart and Chore Checklists

Tips from a Typical Mom

This chore chart idea includes making a key hanger frame and using it as a chore chart board. Each checklist has a list of all tasks that need to be done in each room. These downloads are included as part of the project. Deep cleaning chores are assigned and the kids can check off the tasks as they complete them.

Rotating Chore Chart and Chore Checklists from Tips from a Typical Mom

Magnetic Chore Chart

Clarks Condensed

You start with a cookie sheet and then add the child's name and two columns: to-do and done. Magnets with pictures of chores are moved from one column to the next as they are completed. A die-cutting machine was used here, but if you don't have one you could cut out the shapes yourself.

Magnetic Chore Chart from Clarks Condensed

Paint Chip Chore Charts

Mommy Moment

Here's a colorful, and free, way to write down everyone's chores. Each child is assigned a room and handed the matching chore chart. The paint chip takes them task by task until the room is done.

Paint Chip Chore Charts from Mommy Moment

Printable Chore Charts for Kids

I Should be Mopping the Floor

These printable chore charts come in three different colorful designs so the kids can choose their favorite. There's room for the child's name and columns for tasks and days of the week. These are laminated and a dry erase marker is used so the chore charts can be reused each week.

Printable Chore Charts for Kids from I Should be Mopping the Floor

Spinning Chore Chart

All Things Thrifty

Making chore assignments fun can mean that more chores get done. Learn how to make this spinning chore chart that all starts with an inexpensive Lazy Susan .

Spinning Chore Chart from All Things Thrifty

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Chore Chart For Adults

Free printable chore chart for adults can be downloaded in PDF, PNG, and JPG formats.

Free Printable Blank Two Days Chore Chart Template

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These free printable chore charts for adults will undoubtedly assist you in being more productive on a daily, if not weekly, basis as you keep track of and complete more chores.

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What are Chore Charts?

A chore chart is said to be every mother’s best friend when it comes to organizing the house or teaching their children to be more responsible for household chores. A chore chart is defined as a list that is used to track and organize housework or chores. It can be physical, as in the following printables, or virtual, as in the use of spreadsheets.

Each home has its own distinct method of keeping its respective houses organized as well as ensuring that chores are completed and distributed among the members as needed. Chore charts can be posted on a tacked refrigerator or given out by the mother to the children on a weekly basis.

The tasks listed on each chore chart vary depending on who it is intended for . For example, little children have simpler tasks designed to teach them responsibility. While adults will have more complex tasks. These chore charts might include a reward system to encourage a specific family member to complete it. The rewards are also determined by the difficulty of the tasks assigned to or completed by the family member.

Advantages of Chore Charts

One of the most obvious benefits of using a chore chart is that it relieves the stress and anxiety associated with having a backlog of unfinished work. I t also simultaneously holds the person responsible for the tasks assigned to them accountable. In addition, it makes you more productive and helps you complete more chores.

Chore charts aren’t just for adults. T hey may actually help kids become more responsible. It is great to see kids being proactive, particularly in situations when they can help. These routines will get children ready for maturity.

A chore chart’s main objective is to keep the house tidy and organized . We all know that a tidy home is ideal for unwinding and spending time with family. C harts can stop family members from fighting over domestic responsibilities . In short, chore charts can substantially aid in transforming a simple house into a clean, homey one.

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FREE PRINTABLE CHORE CHARTS FOR ADULTS

A big thanks to the bloggers who created these free printable chore charts for adults . It is so nice that they are offering them to others!

These Adult Chore Charts that are Free to Print will help you stay organized, keep your home tidy, and be more productive every day, if not every week.

A big thanks to the bloggers who are offering these awesome printables for free!

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Weekly Chore Chart

This printable will help you keep track of your weekly chores.

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Editable Family Chore Chart

Make your chore chart fit your family’s needs and chore list with this free printable.

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Daily Health Chore Chart

This health chore chart will undoubtedly assist you in improving your health because it contains simple yet effective chores!

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Chore Chart With Wish List

Accomplishing a chore is rewarding, but what fuels you for doing it is the reward that you get after it. This printable chore chart comes with a wish list where the person lists what he or she wants upon completing the task.

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Simple Chore Charts

Chore charts do not need to be fancy; they simply need to serve their purpose, which these printables do.

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Colorful Weekly Chore Charts

These simple and colorful printables will undoubtedly help you stay organized and productive this week.

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Chevron Chore Chart

This adorable patterned chore chart will undoubtedly keep you interested and motivated to complete their chores.

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Customizable Chore Chart

Be creative and add things that inspire you in accomplishing chores with these customizable chore charts.

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Cute Weekly Chore Chart

Pink colored and unicorn themed chore chart perfect for both kids and adults.

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  • Summer Chore Chart

Fill your summer with some fun chores for you and your kids with these free printable chore charts.

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Printable Chore Chart Package

A compilation of different themed chore charts for you to enjoy and utilize. Feel free to use the ones that fit the best for your lifestyle.

Weekly Chore Chart Schedule

Map out your weekly chore with this simple yet powerful chore chart perfect for the whole family.

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Editable Chore Chart List

Pick up the right phase in cleaning to prevent yourself from the burnout brought by it using this editable chore chart list.

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Chore Chart Set

A compilation of simple chore charts meant for booths adults and kids.

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Family Chore Chart

There is a chore chart for everyone in the family with this complete set of chore charts.

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Simple Weekly Chore Chart

These simple weekly chore charts are very beneficial and do not come with complicated design and layout which makes it easier to use for everyone.

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Boxy Chore Chart

This chore chart makes it look like the chores are caged in a box which makes it easier to organize.

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Simple Daily Chore Chart for All Ages

This contains a set of daily chore charts 

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35 Free Printable Chore Chart Templates

If you want to get your family organised at home, a free printable chore chart is the perfect solution. Introducing chore charts for children teaches them a great life lesson, helping kids learn responsibility. Printable chore charts provide consistency, so the kids know exactly what they have to do each day by simply looking at the chart.

Introducing a child’s chore chart isn’t just a useful way to get a little extra help with jobs around the house – there are numerous benefits for your child’s wellbeing and development, too.

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Benefits of Free Printable Chore Charts

  • Studies show that children who help out around the house from a young age can have better relationships with friends and family when they grow up, because they learn the importance of working together and contributing to their household.
  • When expectations are in place about who needs to do certain chores, families are less likely to argue. A free chore charts template is the perfect visual tool to set these expectations and can also reduce power struggles with parents.
  • Doing chores helps children learn how to manage time – a useful skill for the rest of their lives.
  • Children can experience a surge in brain development when they complete chores. For example, if they set the table they are applying real-life maths and analytic skills as they count how many utensils each person needs. This can also set them up for success in other areas such as reading and writing.
  • A chore planner can help teach kids about self-control and discipline, and this in turn can help them develop financial skills.
  • Chore charts can help teach children to be independent, and as they get older they can check their printable chore list themselves and mark off their chores when they’ve completed them.

How to Use Free Chore Chart Printables

We’ve talked about the benefits of chore charts for children, but how do you introduce a child’s chore chart successfully? Here are a few tips that can help:

  • Start as young as possible! You might think your child is too young to introduce chore chart printables, but many small children are much more capable than we think they are.
  • Make sure you praise your child right from the start rather than waiting until a chore is completed. Encouraging your child while the chore is in progress is the best way to build positive momentum, especially for little ones.
  • Try to have a relaxed approach to how well your children complete their chores. Nobody is perfect, and it’s important not to jump in and do the chores for your child.
  • Be a good role model. Children learn more easily if they see others in the family doing the same thing. Why not try a house chore chart for adults in your family too?
  • Remember it takes time to develop good habits, so don’t be discouraged if a chore chart doesn’t work for your child straight away. Just keep reinforcing the positive behaviour and after a few weeks you’re bound to see some progress.
  • It’s easy to get busy with everyday life, but try and check your child’s chore chart each day with them.
  • Make using your free kid’s chore chart lots of fun for everyone. Put on some loud music, sing songs or see who can finish their chores first!
  • Older children can be rewarded with money if they complete chores. It’s a good way to introduce them to the world of working and how things will be when they get a job as an adult.

Chore Charts With Pictures

chore charts with pictures

Chore charts with pictures are perfect for young children who find them much easier to understand than just a written list of chores, especially if they haven’t started to read yet. Adding pictures lets young kids use free printable chore charts all by themselves. Using pictures is also a simple visual reminder of the chores that need to be done each day or week.

Picture Chore Chart

Our free picture chore charts are simple to use in your own home. Each free chore chart has 3 different coloured columns divided into:

Choose from two different versions of our free printable chore charts with pictures:

  • A landscape version with space for four chores. This printable chore chart also has boxes to write the day of the week, date, month and weather.
  • A portrait version with space for five chores.

picture chore chart

To use, simply print out your free printable chart and cut out the individual daily routine squares. Each square contains a fun picture illustrating a chore that can be stuck onto your child’s chore chart ready to be completed.  The simple format is really easy for young children to follow, and there are lots of simple chores to choose from, such as “set the table” and “wash the dishes”.

You can print as many free children’s chore chart templates as you need to, or if you have a laminator you can laminate the chart and the chore cards so you can reuse them. Simply stick a small amount of blu-tack on the back of each chore card then stick onto the chore sheets printable. Or you can attach Velcro circles to the backs of the cards and to the centre of the boxes on the chore chart.

Chore Charts For Children

chore charts for children

We’ve got a great selection of chore charts for children that will get your young ones helping around the home in no time at all!  If you’re looking for free chore charts for kids, we’ve got lots of colourful, fun designs ready to download and print. We’ve created designs suitable for everyone in the family, including the youngest members and even the adults too!

If you want everyone’s chores all in one place we have a selection of free printable chore charts for multiple kids. We’ve also provide plenty of Blank Chore Chart Printable Templates so you can organise your family’s chores in your own way.

Chore charts can be a great way to teach older children about earning money, and we’ve got you covered if you’re looking for printable pocket money chart ideas.

Chore Chart 3 Year Old

Around 3 years old is the perfect age to start chores, and completing easy tasks helps young kids feel confident and helps their motor skills. Children of around this age love to help, and we’ve got a perfect chore chart for a 3 year old that you can download and print for free.

Children tend to develop an independent streak by age 3, and will enjoy completing tasks all on their own. It’s important to remember that the goal is for your little one to learn how to follow directions and see their chore through to the end. The end result probably won’t be perfect, but small children are learning about a sense of self-pride and responsibility each time they try to complete a chore.

Chore Chart 3 Year Old

Here are a few ideas of tasks to add to your 3-year-old’s chore chart:

  • Put dirty clothes into a basket. You could even turn this into a fun game by letting them throw clothes into a hamper from the other side of a room.
  • Help look after a pet. Children feel a huge bond and love for their pets, and they can easily help with simple tasks like grooming or feeding animals.
  • Watering plants with a small watering can.
  • Put away toys and games. Tidying away these items gives young children a visual result so they can see how they are making a difference and helping the entire household.
  • Setting up the bathroom ready for a bath. Ask your child to fetch their favourite bath toys, towel and face cloth.
  • Stacking books. At the end of story time, ask your three year old to put the books that you’ve read into a neat pile.

4 Year Old Chore Chart

Children of around four years old love to help out around the house and often find cleaning fun! Print out our colourful 4 year old chore chart and choose some tasks around the house that they can help with. Kids of this age will not do everything perfectly but will often do chores well enough.

When deciding which tasks your four year old can do, begin by adding on to any chores they have been completing since their younger years. Add new chores slowly too so that your little one isn’t too overwhelmed with new tasks.

4 Year Old Chore Chart

Some tasks to add to your 4 year old’s chore chart include:

  • Help to sort socks and other laundry. You could put all the socks into a large basket and ask your child to sort them into pairs. It’s a great way to learn the concept of pairs and sets, and they will also get to practise vocabulary to do with colours and patterns.
  • Wiping down the front of appliances like fridges.
  • Make the bed. Make it more fun by asking them to pull the duvet or blanket up and tuck in their favourite teddy.
  • Hang up bags and hats at home. You could put up a hook at a lower height so it’s easier for your little one to do this for themselves.
  • Sweep up leaves in the garden.
  • Dusting furniture.

Chore Chart For 5 Year Old

By the time children are 5 years old, they are often eager to take on more responsibility. You can encourage them further by printing a chore chart for a 5 year old and choosing some tasks that will help give them an increased sense of importance. Just remember to keep tasks fun and simple to keep your youngster motivated, and remember that all children develop at a different rate – so if they’re not ready for some of these chores just yet, don’t worry!

Chore Chart For 5 Year Old

Some chores that might suitable for a 5 year old include:

  • Emptying waste paper baskets.
  • Clearing the table after a meal.
  • Using a hand-held vacuum cleaner.
  • Washing plastic dishes in the sink.
  • Preparing simple meals. Most children love preparing food, even if they start with safe, easy tasks such as washing vegetables or fruit.

6 Year Old Chore Chart

By the time your child is 6, there are lots of chores they can complete around the house that will help you out and give them a great sense of accomplishment, too. A child’s sense of confidence begins to develop around this age, so it’s really important to give them plenty of recognition for how well they’re doing.

Six year olds still want to have lots of fun whilst doing chores, so try and turn their daily or weekly tasks into games and a fun experience if you can.

6 Year Old Chore Chart

Here are few ideas of suitable chores for 6 year olds:

  • Change the toilet paper roll if it’s run out.
  • Empty the dishwasher if you have one.
  • Wipe down bathroom surfaces.
  • Load and unload the washing machine.

Chore Chart 7 Year Old

Doing chores can easily become a part of everyday life by the time a child is 7.  A chore chart for a 7 year old is a great way for them to see their achievements, and you might want to introduce rewards for your child if they’ve completed their tasks for the week. Our chore chart for 7 year olds has space to write down eight chores for your child, so there’s plenty of room to add new chores to the ones they’ve been completing since they were younger.

Chore Chart 7 Year Old

Some chores suitable for a 7 year old include:

  • Pulling weeds. Children of around 7 years old are ready to do more outdoor chores which can help them learn more about plants and nature. It’s also a great excuse for exercise and fresh air.
  • If your vacuum isn’t too big and bulky, this is a great age to let your children try vacuuming the carpet, and most kids enjoy it!
  • An easy and important chore for 7 years olds is getting their school clothes ready for the next day.

Chore Chart For 8 Year Old

By the time your child is 8 years old they are ready to do chores that teach them important life skills whilst also feeling like they’re part of the family. 

Print out a chore chart for your 8 year old with each task carefully labelled so they can complete their chores independently if they want to.

Chore Chart For 8 Year Old

Here are some chores that suitable for 8 year olds:

  • Taking a pet for a walk. Your child may have done simple chores to help look after pets when they were younger, and now they can try the next level of pet care for more independent, older children.
  • Preparing a shopping list. This a great way for younger children to practise maths concepts by working out how many people live in the house, the number of days they need food and how much they eat.
  • Help make dinner. By the time your child is 8 they can become more involved in cooking simple meals and food preparation. You could buy them their own brightly coloured utensils that they also need to wash up later.
  • Put away groceries.

Chore Chart For 9 Year Old

The older children get, the more helpful they can be to the whole family. By the time your child is 9 years old they can handle even more responsibility, so use a chore chart for 9 year olds to add some new, grown-up chores. It’s still helpful for older children to use a chore chart so they can see what’s expected of them and feel a sense of achievement when they have completed their tasks. It’s also a good age to introduce monetary rewards for completing chores at around this age, if you want to.

Chore Chart For 9 Year Old

Some ideas for chores for 9 year olds include:

  • Sewing buttons.
  • Putting younger brothers and sister to bed and helping them get dressed.
  • Washing the car.

Helping with simple household repairs and projects

Chore Chart For 10 Year Old

By the time your child is 10 years old, there are lots of chores they can help with independently around the house and garden. Our free printable chore chart for a 10 year old has room to write down 10 chores.

Although older children usually need less supervision than younger kids, it’s really important to remind your older child about safety issues, for example if they are using a hot stove or household cleaning products. Older children might not always want to help with chores, but using a chore chart can help encourage them especially if you offer suitable rewards.

Chore Chart For 10 Year Old

Some ideas for chores for 10 year olds include:

  • Doing laundry (using the washing machine and tumble dryer).
  • Washing windows.

Chore Charts For Multiple Kids

Chore Charts For Multiple Kids

Our free printable chore charts for multiple kids are a great way to allocate and keep track of the daily chores for all your kids on the same chart. Print out one of our colour-coded, simple charts and divide up the family chores by age, skills or interests. Write each family member’s name on the chart with their list of chores for the week, then display somewhere your whole family can see it.

As each family member completes a chore they can tick or cross them off the list.

Chore Chart For 2 Kids

Our chore chart for 2 kids is the perfect tool for dividing chores for the week between two children.

There’s plenty of space to write a name for each child plus the tasks they’ve got assigned for each day.

Chore Chart For 2 Kids

Chore Chart For 3 Kids

Do you have 3 children in your household? You can divide chores fairly using our free printable chore chart for 3 kids.

Write each name in the space provided then fill in their chores for the week. Stick up on a notice board or fridge so that everyone can easily check their list and cross off each chore when it’s completed.

Chore Chart For 3 Kids

Chore Chart For 4 Kids

Our printable chore chart for 4 kids is a handy visual reminder of everyone’s responsibilities and tasks for the week ahead. Each child has their own colour-coded section so it’s easy for them to check their own chores.

Chore Chart For 4 Kids

Chore Chart For 5 Kids

Do you have a large family with 5 children? We have the perfect chore chart for 5 kids. This colourful chart is divided into simple, colour-coded sections with room for each child’s list of chores under their name. It’s nice and simple so you can see everyone’s tasks for the week at a glance.

If you want to reuse the chart, laminate and use a dry-wipe marker to tick off chores.

Chore Chart For 5 Kids

Allowance Chore Chart Templates

Allowance Chore Chart Templates

Many families pay their kids pocket money for doing chores, and we’ve got some great allowance chore chart templates that are perfect for keeping track of your child’s chore list and how much they’ve earned.

Every family has a different approach to how much pocket money you should give your children for completing chores, and ultimately it’s down to what works best for your household.

Some of the benefits of paying your child for completing chores include:

  • Earning money by doing chores is a great lesson to prepare children for the real world.
  • Children often appreciate new toys more if they’ve earned them by doing chores.
  • Kids respond well to incentives, so it can mean chores get done a lot more quickly and with less nagging from parents.
  • An allowance chore chart can help children learn basic maths and financial skills.

Chores Money Chart

This printable chores money chart is a handy visual reminder of how many chores your child has to do to earn money during the week. There are columns for the chore, the value of the chore, a tick box for each day of the week and a total at the end of each row. There’s also a total allowance earned box at the bottom of the chart so your kid can see how much they’ve earned over the week.

Chores Money Chart

Allowance Chore Chart Tracker

This colourful allowance chore chart tracker is a fun way for kids to keep track of how much money they’ve earned by doing chores. At the end of the week they can add up the total from each day to see how much total allowance they have earned – a great way to practise maths skills too!

Allowance Chore Chart Tracker

Pocket Money Chores Chart

If your child wants to do chores to earn extra money to spend on toys and other fun things, they can use this helpful pocket money chores chart to keep track throughout the week.

When Saturday arrives, you can help them add up how much they’ve earned during the week.

Pocket Money Chores Chart

Blank Chore Chart Printable Templates

Blank Chore Chart Printable Templates

Every household is different, so we’ve created some handy blank chore chart templates so you can customize your own free chore charts to suit your family.

Blank Chore Chart Template Daily & Weekly

Every family has chores that need to be completed daily and other chores that only need to be done once a week. This blank chore chart template lets you add daily & weekly chores all on one handy printable sheet.

Blank Chore Chart Template Daily & Weekly

Daily Blank Chore Chart

This free printable daily blank chore chart has room for plenty of chores that need to be completed each day. There’s a handy notes section at the bottom too – why not make a quick list of any new cleaning products you might need to buy if you’ve run out whilst doing the chores?

Daily Blank Chore Chart

Landscape Blank Chore Chart

Print out this landscape blank chore chart and add your own list of chores for the week. You can then display the printable chore chart on a noticeboard or fridge and tick off the chores once they’ve been completed.

Landscape Blank Chore Chart

Family Chore Chart Template Pack

Family Chore Chart Template Pack

Our family chore chart template pack has everything you need to get the whole household involved in doing chores. The bright and colourful chore charts have easy-to-follow sections for each day of the week and are colour-coded so different family members can easily see what their chores are. It’s a perfect visual tool for helping everyone stay organised!

Chore Chart For Family Of 2

This colourful chore chart for family of 2 lets you divide the chores for a week in a simple, clear format. There are two colour-coded sections, one for each family member. Simply cross off each chore once they’ve been completed and the household tasks will all be done in no time at all.

Chore Chart For Family Of 2

Chore Chart For Family Of 3

Our printable chore chart for family of 3 will help everyone keep on track with their chores each week. There’s a section for each family member and a column for every day of the week. Why not turn chores into a challenge and see who can finish all their tasks first each day?

Chore Chart For Family Of 3

Chore Chart For Family Of 4

This chore chart for family of 4 is the perfect visual tool for keeping your household organised with daily chores. Divide chores based on age, ability and interest then add under each family member’s colour-coded section on the chore chart.

Sharing chores is a great way to make sure that one person isn’t burdened with all the hard work, and helps families learn to work together as a team.

Chore Chart For Family Of 4

Chore Chart For Family Of 5

If you have a big family then organising chores can be tricky, but this chore chart for family of 5 can really help everyone stay on track.

Each member of the family has their own colour-coded section where they can find all of their chores for the week and can mark them off their list as they go along. You could even offer a small reward or prize for the first person in the family who finishes all their chores!

Chore Chart For Family Of 5

Printable Adult Chore Charts

Printable Adult Chore Charts

It’s not just children that can benefit from a chore chart, and we have some lovely, printable adult chore charts that you can use in your home. A chore chart will help most adults keep their houses clean and tidy too and can be the secret to an organised home.

Here are just a few of the benefits of printable chore charts for adults:

  • A chore chart can help jobs get done on time, so that smaller tasks don’t pile up and become overwhelming. It can stop the mess getting out of control before it gets too much.
  • A clean and tidy house is much more pleasant to live in and you should feel less stressed.
  • If you cross off jobs as you go along, you’ll feel a growing sense of accomplishment.
  • You will have a record of everything you’ve completed already. So if you can’t remember the last time you changed the bed sheets or cleaned the bathroom, you can check back on your chore charts.

Free Printable Adult Chore Charts

Chore charts can be a useful visual tool for every household, whatever the size of your family. Not only will your house be tidier, cleaner and more organised, there are also lots of benefits of chore charts for children of all ages and adults too.

Chore charts can help your child become more independent, manage their own time and understand finances, and can even help with their brain development. Even the smallest children can start with some basic chores so that by the time they reach their teenage years they’re ready to take on bigger responsibilities and challenges.  

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19 Creative DIY Chore Charts That Really Work

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A chore chart is a thing that may help you divide all the housework in your family and give responsibilities to your kids in a more or less equal way. There are many ideas to realize, from the easiest printables to various creative ideas with ice cream cones and clothespins that will excite your children. I’m ready to share a whole bunch with you, let’s get started!

DIY IKEA hack chore chart with magnetic boards (via thecraftingchicks.com)

DIY IKEA hack chore chart with magnetic boards (via thecraftingchicks.com )

DIY chore and responsibility chart with free printables (via bydawnnicole.com)

DIY chore and responsibility chart with free printables (via bydawnnicole.com )

DIY chore stick system (via livingwellmom.com)

DIY chore stick system (via livingwellmom.com )

DIY chore chart for earning pocket money (via www.onegoodthingbyjillee.com)

DIY chore chart for earning pocket money (via www.onegoodthingbyjillee.com )

DIY cookie sheets chore charts (via www.craftaholicsanonymous.net)

DIY cookie sheets chore charts (via www.craftaholicsanonymous.net )

DIY ice cream sundae chore chart (via blog.silhouetteamerica.com)

DIY ice cream sundae chore chart (via blog.silhouetteamerica.com )

DIY photo family chore chart (via www.deliacreates.com)

DIY photo family chore chart (via www.deliacreates.com )

DIY clothespin chore chart (via eclecticrecipes.com)

DIY clothespin chore chart (via eclecticrecipes.com )

DIY spinning chore chart (via www.allthingsthrifty.com)

DIY spinning chore chart (via www.allthingsthrifty.com )

DIY preschool chore chart (via www.keylimedigitaldesigns.com)

DIY preschool chore chart (via www.keylimedigitaldesigns.com )

DIY chore dice (via www.deliacreates.com)

DIY chore dice (via www.deliacreates.com )

DIY magnetic chore chart (via www.clarkscondensed.com)

DIY magnetic chore chart (via www.clarkscondensed.com )

DIY foldable chore chart (via www.mynameissnickerdoodle.com)

DIY foldable chore chart (via www.mynameissnickerdoodle.com )

DIY chalkboard chore chart (via www.thewritebalance.ca)

DIY chalkboard chore chart (via www.thewritebalance.ca )

DIY chore ring for earning money (via meaningfulmama.com)

DIY chore ring for earning money (via meaningfulmama.com )

DIY key holder chore chart (via www.tipsfromatypicalmomblog.com)

DIY key holder chore chart (via www.tipsfromatypicalmomblog.com )

DIY embroidered ice cream cone chore chart (via childmadetutorials.blogspot.ru)

DIY embroidered ice cream cone chore chart (via childmadetutorials.blogspot.ru )

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DIY Velcro chore chart (via www.iheartnaptime.net )

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31 Free Printable Chore Charts (Lots of Fun & Cute Charts!)

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Looking for some free chore charts? We’ve got a ton of printable chore charts you can grab right here.

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Are you tired of pulling your hair out trying to get your kids to do their chores? Well, have no fear because our free printable chore charts are here!

There are lots of great benefits of a chore chart system and will create less chaos and more happiness for the entire family.

These charts are so fun and customizable that your kids will actually want to do their daily, weekly, and monthly tasks. Don’t believe us?

Just wait till you see how excited they get to check off each completed chore.

Get ready to say goodbye to the hassle and hello to an organized and efficient home with our totally awesome chore charts.

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Weekly Chore Charts

Daily chore charts, family chore charts, tips for using the chore charts, grab the free chore chart printables, printing tips.

Our most popular chore charts are these free weekly chore charts.

We include bright and colorful ones, as well as a few printer friendly black and white ones.

cute chore charts for kids

We included two versions of our favorite printable chore chart, a pink version and a blue version. You write the chores in the black areas on the left and the kids can mark them off as they go.

daily and weekly chore charts

We have a few variations of the chore chart that leaves plenty of places for you to write in the household chores for the child.

weekly chore chart

This makes keeping up with weekly chores a breeze! The one above has lots of cute heats to fill in which is great for a girls chore chart, but boys love it too!

weekly chore chart

We also have a very minimalist version that’s great for older kids to keep up with their daily tasks.

before and after school chore charts

We also have a before school chore chart and an after school chore chart. These are great for basic tasks and age appropriate chores that kids are expected to do daily.

blank before and after school chore charts

And if our ideas don’t fit with your kids chores, then we have two blank versions where you write in your own chores.

colorful printable chore charts

We also have one that breaks chores down by time of day, so morning chores, afternoon chores and evening chores can easily be seen and identified.

cure chore charts for kids

We also include these cute and colorful blank chore charts where you can write in your kids chores. Whether you are looking for a boys chore chart or a girls chore chart you’re sure to find one perfect for kids of all different ages.

family chore chart

Some of these free printables offer a reward area if you plan on implementing a reward system for your chore charts.

We made sure to include it in some, but not all, so you can decided if the rewards are the route you want to go for motivation for your chores.

printable chore charts

We also have a couple of dog chore charts, for kids who are expected to help with their dog on a daily basis, and a behavior rewards chart which is great for recognizing good behavior in younger kids.

minimal chore charts

We also included a simple basic chore charts that are printer friendly and easy to customize once printed out.

We have a few daily chore charts that are perfect to help kids focus on daily tasks.

daily chore chart

This one focuses on the daily tasks for morning, afternoon and evening.

kids chore charts

We also have one that has sections for different names so you can use one chart for several kids. And one that’s divided by section of the house. Like outside chores and kitchen chores to break down the chores a bit differently.

And finally, if you are looking for a printable family chore chart , we’ve got those too!

family chore chart

Here you can write the name of each family member, their chores and then there’s an area to check them off for each day of the week.

So one sheet for the entire family per week that all the family members can view and remember their chores.

family chore chart

Here are some helpful tips to make the most out of your printable chore charts:

Laminate for durability: Consider laminating the charts to ensure they withstand usage and that you can use them again and again.

Get creative with customization: Encourage your kids to get creative with their charts by adding their own colorful stickers, emojis, drawings or even motivational quotes.

Set realistic expectations: Start with just a few essential chores and gradually add more to your charts to avoid overwhelming your kids.

Make it a family affair: Include parents and siblings on the list of tasks to encourage participation and teamwork.

Revisit and revise: Revisit the charts regularly to see what is working and what’s not – and revise accordingly. Maybe your kids would appreciate more incentives or rewards for completing their chores, or maybe they just need a gentle reminder from time to time. Either way, experimenting is key to finding out what works best for your family.

By following these tips, you’ll be on your way to running a well-oiled household and your kids will be on their way to being responsible rockstars!

To get all of our free chore charts, put your email in the box below. We’ll send them all straight to your inbox.

From there you can pick which ones you want to print and print them out, completely free.

These are for personal or classroom use only please, not for commercial use. Thank you!

The chore charts will all come in one pretty large PDF. So I suggest finding the page numbers of the charts you want to print. Then under settings, put the numbers of the pages you want to print.

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