In short: Make a free printable weekly chore chart with your child’s name, your own list of chores, star or checkbox tracking and a reward goal. It works for one child or the whole family and prints on any paper size.
How to make a chore chart
- Enter your child’s name (or “Family”) and a chart title.
- List the chores, one per line. Keep each one short and specific — “Feed the dog” works better than “Help out”.
- Choose the week start, a favorite color, and whether kids tick a box, color a star or circle.
- Add a reward goal to keep motivation high, then Print / Save PDF. Print several copies to cover a whole month.
Age-appropriate chore ideas
- Ages 2–4: put toys in a bin, put clothes in the hamper, wipe up spills, feed a pet with help.
- Ages 5–7: make the bed, set and clear the table, water plants, match socks, get dressed alone.
- Ages 8–11: load the dishwasher, take out trash, vacuum a room, pack school lunch, fold laundry.
- Ages 12+: cook a simple meal, clean the bathroom, mow the lawn, do their own laundry.
Making chore charts work
Put the chart somewhere kids see every day — the fridge or bedroom door. Keep the list to 5–10 chores so it feels achievable, and review it together at the end of each week. Small, predictable rewards (a family movie night, extra screen time, choosing dinner) work better than big, far-away ones. Laminate the chart or slip it in a sheet protector and use a dry-erase marker to reuse it every week.
Frequently asked questions
What chores are good for a 5-year-old?
Making the bed, putting toys away, setting the table, feeding a pet with help, watering plants and putting clothes in the hamper.
How do I make a chore chart that works?
Keep it to 5–10 short, specific chores, post it where kids see it daily, and agree on a small, regular reward.
Can I make one chore chart for several kids?
Yes — print one copy per child with their own name, or set the name to “Family” and add each person’s initial next to their chores.
Can I edit the chart after printing?
Change anything here and print again — it only takes a second. Your settings stay on the page until you leave.
What size does it print?
US Letter or A4, landscape or portrait. The table stretches to fill the page whether you have 3 chores or 15.
Is this chore chart free?
Yes, completely free with no sign-up and no watermark.