Free Printable Chore Charts for Kids

Grab 4 free printable chore charts for kids to help build responsibility and structure at home during the summer. Includes both blank and pre-filled versions to fit any age or routine!

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How to Print & Use

All of the printable files you see below are formatted to print on 8.5x11" printer paper. An at-home printer is perfect - this is the printer I use! I would use regular paper for the chore charts and cardstock for the chore cards.

The easiest way to use chore charts over and over is to laminate, use a sheet protector, or use an inexpensive picture frame (like the one pictured above, from Dollar Tree). Once in the protector, write on the chore chart a wet-erase or dry-erase marker to mark off the tasks on the daily checklist.

Simply use an eraser to reset every night, rather than having to print another sheet for each day.

Printable Chore Chart for Preschoolers

We'll start with a simple chore chart that's really guided. This one is already filled in with age-appropriate chores and personal care habits for younger kids (anywhere from 3-4 years old). It's great for instilling a little bit of responsibility in younger ones without too much depth.

You'll notice that this is a mix of personal habits and traditional home chores. I am a big believer in tracking habits, whether it's for kids or adults. Integrating personal habits (like brushing teeth, taking a bath, or learning a new fact) into a chore chart is a great way to build those habits early in life.

Chore Checklist for Younger Kids

Now, let's make it a little more complex! This is a similar filled list with more responsibilities. It's great for little kids (anywhere from 5-7 years old).

With this list, I divided the tasks into morning and evening. That way, kids that are in school still have some structure as to what chores need to be done and when. It's still a mix of personal habits and home tasks, just a little longer and more age-appropriate.

Chore Charts for Older Kids & Teens

With older children and teens, you're going to need a little bit more flexibility with your chore chart. I get that a pre-filled chore chart doesn't necessarily work when different kids have different needs and responsibilities.

So, I have a couple of blank checklists that kids & parents can fill in as needed.

The first weekly chore chart I've got breaks chores down by day. If you have a chore schedule that repeats daily, this one is perfect for you!

You can also grab this weekly chore chart in a different color scheme.

Again, I like a mix of home care and personal habits in chore charts. Here are a few ideas we use in our home:

Example Home Care Chores

Example Personal Habit Chores

Printable Task Cards

Want a different option than a structured chore chart? Let your kids pick their own chores!

You might notice a section on the chore charts above that says "chore of Mommy/Daddy's choice." That was always kind of a tricky one for us.

Since Journey to Clean (my cleaning system) is divided into Rooms of the Week, I don't always know off the top of my head what my daily tasks are (not to mention what's age-appropriate for my kids to do). I don't like to give her the same task each day (because let's be honest - that gets boring very quickly).

As a solution, I cooked up a few daily chore cards they get to draw from a cup!

These are tasks that I typically haven't completed by the time my kids get home each day, that need to be done (no matter the week), and that they can complete with minimal supervision.

This has been a great solution to our chore dilemma. They love the variety of the chores and the fun of getting to randomly draw one (and I love having one less thing to do every day 😉).

I made both a longer and a more card-like format for these. You can print them for free by clicking the links below.

Simply cut these cards out and place them in a cup. I hope it helps you as much as it has helped our family.

Adult Cleaning Cards

If you want a more grown-up version of these cleaning cards, I have a Journey to Clean product that you'll love.

You can get each task in the Journey to Clean Room of the Week checklist in card form! I've broken these tasks down into color-coded weekly cards. Instead of doing the same monotonous list every week, you can simply draw 1-2 cards each day to complete your room of the week.

If you really want to shake it up, mix all the cards together and complete every task once a month.

This works the same way as the kids' cards - simply draw a few as you get the time to clean. I recommend doing 1-2 tasks a day, but you can definitely pace it to your schedule. This is perfect for a more flexible cleaning system.

Get more info about the Journey to Clean Room of the Week Cleaning Cards.

What chores can my kids do at their age?

Before we get to the printable chore charts, let's first take a look at what chores kids can do.

Chores are going to change as your children get older. I like a very loose, simple structure to responsibility charts when kids are in the preschooler range, getting more complex as they get into adolescence.

Above, I've got a few household chores that are fit for certain age groups. I shared the above graphic in a post a few years ago, but I think it's worth sharing again. I pulled a few tasks right from my weekly cleaning schedule that are appropriate for several different age ranges.

Chores for Toddlers (2-3 Years)

• Declutter
• Put away & organize toys
• Dust/clean surfaces
• Clean baseboards

Chores for Preschoolers (4-5 Years)

• Organize shoes
• Organize end tables
• Clean kitchen table
• Help load/unload the dishes in the dishwasher
• Water plants and maintain flower beds
• Organize tv areas
• Clean doors & handles
• Sort dirty laundry

(Other appropriate chores not on the graphic: cleaning out hampers, feeding pets, sorting dirty clothes)

Chores for Young Children (6-7 Years)

• Clean out closets
• Make bed
• Organize junk drawers
• Clean windows & blinds
• Organize under bathroom sinks
• Clean sinks
• Fold laundry
• Hang & refold clothes
• Clean out refrigerator & pantry

(Other appropriate household tasks not on the graphic: simple lawn care, taking out the trash, cleaning bathroom mirrors)

Chores for Older Kids (8-10 Years)

• Vacuum & mop floors
• Cleaning bathrooms (sinks, toilets, showers)
• Dusting fans/curtains
• Full laundry routine (sort, wash, dry, fold, put away)
• Sweeping/blowing leaves

FAQs

Thanks for stopping in today! I would love to hear your best chore tips and tricks in the comments. Before you go, check out my Decluttering Organizer!