Household template
Chore chart templates
A chore chart makes it clear who is doing what, and helps children see their own part in running the home.
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All 2 versions, in Word and PDF, in one ZIP file (848 KB).
How to use it
- Choose three to six jobs that suit your child's age and write them in the first column. For the family rota, add any missing jobs in the spare rows.
- Agree what a finished job looks like so everyone is clear.
- Colour a square, or write a name, for each job and day.
- Check in with your child each evening, and say well done.
- Review each week. Swap jobs around, or add a new one when a job gets easy.
About this household template
This free printable pack has two versions. The weekly chore chart is for one child, with a list of jobs down the side and a square for each day to colour in. The family chore rota covers the whole household, with common jobs already listed, such as cooking dinner and taking out the bins, and a space to write a name or initial for each day. Both are available as Word files you can edit and as PDFs to print, and each has a worked example.
Questions
What chores are suitable for children?
It depends on age and the child. Younger children can often manage tidying toys, making their bed or helping to set the table. Choose jobs they can finish by themselves, and increase them as they grow.
Should chores earn a reward?
That is up to you. Some families link chores to a treat, such as choosing the film, others treat chores as part of everyone's contribution. Use whichever suits your family.
How do I share chores fairly in a family?
Use the family rota, write each person's name against the jobs, and swap them around each week so nobody is stuck with the same one.
Can I edit the chart?
Yes. The Word version lets you type in your own jobs and names, and the PDF can be written on by hand.
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