Free Printable Chore Charts
Six chore chart styles for every age — pick a layout, edit the chores, and print a clean chart in seconds.
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Weekly Chore Grid
Chores down the side, weekdays across the top.
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Kids Chore Chart
Big checks and simple jobs for early readers.
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Daily Chore Checklist
Morning, after-school, and evening tasks.
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Family Rotation Chart
One column per person for rotating weekly work.
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Teen Chore Chart
Bigger jobs and a plain layout for older kids.
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Blank Fill-In Chart
A flexible chart for any household or classroom.
Which printable chore chart should you use?
The right chore chart depends on who's using it and how your week runs, so the six presets cover the full range. The weekly chore grid is the all-rounder — chores down the side, weekdays across the top, a box to tick each day. The kids chore chart keeps the list short with big checks and playful styling for early readers. The daily chore checklist splits jobs into morning, after-school, and evening. The family rotation chart gives each person a column so work rotates fairly, the teen chart lists bigger jobs in a plain layout older kids won't find babyish, and the blank fill-in chart adapts to any household or classroom.
Who chore charts help
Chore charts work for households of every shape — a single parent building routine with one child, a big family sharing the load, or roommates who just want the trash to actually go out. Teachers use them for classroom jobs so students know their role for the week. The real value isn't policing tasks; it's making the invisible mental load visible, so nobody has to nag and everyone can see what's done and what's left.
How to use a chore chart (so it lasts past week one)
Start small — a handful of chores beats an ambitious list that gets ignored by Wednesday. Match jobs to age: a four-year-old can put toys away, a twelve-year-old can run a load of laundry. Tick chores off as they're done so progress is visible, and rotate the jobs nobody likes so resentment doesn't build. Pair the chart with a simple routine ("chores before screens") rather than constant reminders, and review it together once a week to adjust what isn't working.
Print settings for a clean chart
Print on US Letter at 100% scale (turn off "fit to page" so the columns stay even). The grids print best in landscape, the daily checklist in portrait. Everything is black-and-white friendly, so a single print photocopies for the whole family. Laminate a copy and tick it with a dry-erase marker to reuse the same chart every week.
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Frequently asked questions
What chores are age-appropriate?
Toddlers can put toys away and help set the table; early-primary kids can make beds and feed pets; older kids and teens can handle laundry, dishes, and vacuuming. Match the job to what the child can do independently.
How many chores should be on the chart?
Start with a few per person. A short list that gets done builds the habit far better than a long list that gets ignored — you can always add more once the routine sticks.
Can I reuse the chart instead of reprinting it?
Yes — laminate it or use a plastic sleeve and a dry-erase marker, then wipe it clean at the end of each week.