Printable chore chart for kids, sorted by age
A free chore chart template in three versions: big pictures for ages 3–5, pictures and words for ages 6–8, and a word list for ages 9–12. Each page has a week of tick boxes and space for chores of your own.
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Chores from our app's task library, sorted by age: a picture chart for ages 3–5, pictures and words for ages 6–8 and a word list for ages 9–12, each with space for your own.
3 pages: ages 3–5, 6–8 and 9–12
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Open this chart in our free chart maker: change the tasks, add your child's name and print.
Make your ownHow to use the chore chart
- Pick two or three chores to start. A short list your child finishes is better than a long one that gets ignored.
- Do each new chore together a few times before it goes on the chart, so your child knows what done looks like.
- Hang the chart where the chores happen, at your child's eye level, with a pen or stickers next to it.
- Tick the box as soon as the chore is done and say what you noticed: “You put every fork out. Thank you.”
- When a chore runs without reminders, add the next one. Once it has become a habit, take it off the chart.
Which page fits your child
Ages 3–5: the picture chart
Little ones can't read the list yet, so every chore has a big picture: putting toys away, setting the table, clothes in the hamper, watering the plants, matching socks and feeding the pet. Expect to help. At this age a chore done together still counts.
Ages 6–8: pictures and words
Nine chores with a small picture next to each word, from clearing the table to unpacking the groceries, and an empty row. Many kids this age can do a chore alone once they have seen it a few times, and the chart helps them remember it.
Ages 9–12: the word list
Older kids get a plain list with bigger jobs like loading the dishwasher, helping cook dinner and walking the dog, plus two empty rows. Let them choose one or two chores themselves, so the chart feels like theirs.
Questions about chore charts
How many chores should a child have?
Start with two or three, whatever the age. Once those happen without reminders, add one more. The chart has room for more, but you don't need to fill it.
Should kids get a reward for chores?
That's up to your family. Some families use the ticks on their own, others pair the chart with a small reward at the end of the week. Either way, never take a tick away once it's earned.
Can I change the chores on the chart?
Yes. Every page has empty rows for chores of your own. You can also open the chart in our free chart maker, pick different chores and add your child's name before you print.
Read the guide: Chores for 3- to 6-year-olds: a realistic list by age (with a picture chart)
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Picture tasks kids can follow on their own, photo proof instead of arguments, and real rewards you pick together. For ages 3 to 12.
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