How to use
- Edit the title and enter your child's name, one per line for several children.
- Add one chore per line. Around six is easy to keep up with.
- Choose stars or checkboxes, add a goal and reward, then download the PDF or print.
Options explained
- Box style
- Stars are outlined, for small stickers or coloring in. Checkboxes are for a tick. Fewer chores means bigger boxes.
- Goal and reward
- Printed below the chart. Leave both empty and the bar doesn't appear.
Age-appropriate chores
| Age | Ideas |
|---|---|
| 3–5 | Put away toys, put dirty clothes in the hamper, wipe the table, feed a pet |
| 6–8 | Make the bed, set the table, sweep, water the plants |
| 9–12 | Load the dishwasher, take out the trash, fold laundry, tidy their room |
| 13+ | Cook a simple meal, do their own laundry, clean the bathroom |
Treat this as a starting point and adjust it to your child.
Making it stick
Choose the chores together. Kids are more willing to do what they helped decide.
Keep the first reward within reach. Set a low goal for the first week so they earn it quickly. Rewards can be free, like picking the weekend movie or a trip to the park.
Add the sticker straight away. Don’t save it for the weekend.
Don’t take stars away. Leave a missed box empty and start fresh with a new chart next week.
Frequently asked questions
Why are there no dates on the chart?
There's a line to write the week in by hand, so you can print several copies and reuse the same chart every week.
How many chores should I put on it?
Three or four for preschoolers and five or six for school-age kids are easier to stick with. The chart holds up to 20, and the boxes shrink to fit.
Is anything uploaded?
No. The chart is made in your browser, and names and chores are only saved on this device.
Privacy
This tool runs entirely in your browser. Your files and text are processed on your device and are never uploaded to our servers.