Chore Chart Maker
Add your kids, pick chores with friendly pictures and print a chore chart they will actually want to use. Little ones colour a star for every job, and the family chart shares out turns fairly.
- Free, no sign-up
- Picture chores for kids who can't read yet
- Automatic turn-taking
- A4 and US Letter
Want the ready-made set?
Our Kids Chore Chart printable has 11 designed pages: charts for ages 3 to 5, 6 to 8 and 9 to 12, morning and bedtime routines, a star reward chart, a family chore plan and 20 picture cut-outs. Print it at home on A4 or US Letter.
See it on EtsyHow to make a chore chart that works
A chore chart works when a child can see at a glance what to do today and how close they are to their reward. Keep it short, keep it visible and celebrate the small wins.
- Choose the chart type. A star chart per child suits younger kids, because their own page feels special. A family chart is better for older kids and teens, because everyone sees that the jobs are shared fairly.
- Add three to six jobs per child. Pick jobs they can do on their own. Too many jobs is the most common reason a chart is forgotten after a week.
- Use pictures for non-readers. A bed, a toothbrush and a toy box are easier to follow than words, and young children love finding their pictures.
- Agree on the reward together. A trip to the park, choosing Friday's film or baking together often motivates more than money.
- Hang it where the day happens. The fridge or the child's bedroom door works best. Slip it into a plastic sleeve and use a dry erase marker to reuse it every week.
Age-appropriate chores for kids
Every child is different, so use this list as a starting point. If a job feels too hard, do it together for a few weeks first. Our full guide to age-appropriate chores has more ideas and a free printable chores by age chart.
| Age | Chores they can usually do |
|---|---|
| 2 to 3 | Put toys in a box, put clothes in the laundry basket, wipe up small spills, put books back on the shelf |
| 4 to 5 | Make the bed with help, feed a pet, help set the table, water plants, put shoes away, brush teeth with a reminder |
| 6 to 8 | Make the bed, pack a school bag, tidy their room, set and clear the table, sort laundry by colour, sweep small areas |
| 9 to 12 | Take out the trash, load and unload the dishwasher, vacuum their room, walk the dog, fold laundry, help cook simple meals |
| 13 and up | Do a full load of laundry, clean the bathroom, cook a family dinner, mow the lawn, babysit younger siblings |
Chore chart ideas
Picture chore chart for toddlers
Choose two or three jobs with big pictures, like brushing teeth, tidying toys and putting clothes in the basket. Use stars to colour, because colouring is part of the fun.
Chore chart for multiple kids
Pick the family chart, tick every child on a shared job and switch on Take turns. The maker shares the days out fairly, so nobody is stuck with the dishes every night.
Weekly chore chart for teens
Teens usually prefer check boxes to stars. Choose the days for bigger jobs like laundry or the bathroom, and let them pick which jobs they own.
Chore chart for adults and couples
Add the grown-ups too. Writing down who does what makes the invisible jobs visible and stops the same argument from coming back every week. For the cleaning itself, try our free Cleaning Schedule Maker.
Questions and answers
Is the chore chart maker really free?
Yes. You can make and print as many chore charts as you like. There is no sign-up and nothing to download.
How do I save my chore chart as a PDF?
Press Print or save as PDF and choose Save as PDF as the printer in the print window. The chart is sized for A4 or US Letter paper. If the colours are missing, switch on Background graphics in the print settings.
What chores can a 4 year old do?
Four year olds can make their bed with help, put toys away, feed a pet, put clothes in the laundry basket and help set the table. Picture charts work best because they cannot read yet.
How many chores should a child have?
Three to six daily jobs is plenty for most children. Start small, let the habit settle and add a new job every few weeks.
Should kids get paid for chores?
Many families keep everyday jobs like making the bed unpaid, because everyone helps at home, and pay or reward only for extra jobs. A small weekly reward for a full chart works well for younger children.
Is my information saved anywhere?
Your chart is saved only in your own browser on this device, so it is there next time you visit. Nothing is sent to us.
