FREE Weekly Chore Chart for Kids that You Can Edit!
Utilizing a chore chart is a great way to great to start teaching your children a sense of responsibility. Grab your customizable free printable chore charts in this post to get organized with your household chores. You can create the perfect chore chart for your family!
Yall I’m so excited about the chore charts in this post! I remember back when I was looking for custom chore charts for my kids that I absolutely could not find one that I loved.
Finally I learned how to create my own chore chart. And now, I’m sharing them with you so you can have your own editable chore chart as well!
Reasons to Use a Chore Chart
One of the things I’ve tried to teach my children is that it takes a lot of hard work to keep household duties under control. This means that the whole family must chip in and do their part.
But using a chore chart goes beyond just getting your to-do list done. It is a system that encourages children from every age group to take responsibility for their duties.
They will learn important life skills beyond the chores themselves. Children will start to see the importance of proper time management. And they will start to feel a sense of accomplishment as they complete chores.
Other Names for a Chore Chart for Kids
Don’t like how the name “chore chart” sounds? Since this is a customizable file, you can easily change the title. Some of the other names I like are:
- Responsibility Chart
- Household Contributions
- Weekly Duties
Putting the Chore Chart to Use
Here is how I like to use this chore chart.
Up at the top, on the blank line, I like to put each child’s name. You could also use this spot to put the current week you are in.
From there, I list out any chores that I have assigned to that child. There is a box next to the chore for each day of the week. This allows everyone to see what has been marked as completed.
Finally, at the bottom, there is a “don’t forget” section. Sometimes I use this for reminders (don’t forget to put the laundry away neatly). I also like to add little bits of encouragement here (we love you and are so thankful for your help!).
It’s really a blank canvas for however you see fit!
Want a chore chart that covers a longer period of time? Head over to this post for your FREE MONTHLY CHORE CHART. You can plan the month, while also breaking down daily and weekly tasks!
Free Printable Chore Chart Templates
*These printables are the property of Humbly Rooted Home. They are for personal use only and should not be resold.*
The best part about the free printables that you’ll find in this post is that you can customize them to your liking! So you have two different options for downloading…
The first option is if you want to use the charts as is.
There are 3 different color options to choose from. Click the link below and your PDF will open in a new window. You can then print as many times as you need!
Get free printable chore charts by clicking here!
The second option is to customize your chart.
Add images, change colors, add or edit text. Just click the customizable file link below and your chart will open in Canva. Canva offers a free account that you can do so much with!
Get free customizable chore charts to edit by clicking here!
Looking for some printables to help you stay organized as an adult? Check out this Customizable Daily Routine Chart and this Free Weekly Cleaning Schedule Printable!
Make Them Reusable
One of my favorite ways to save on paper around here is to make my printables reusable. This can be done without fancy equipment.
All you need is a clear page protector like these and some dry-erase markers. Print your chart, slide it in a sheet protector, and use the dry erase marker to check the boxes.
You could also laminate the pages if you have a laminator. I purchased this inexpensive laminator for our homeschool on Amazon and it works perfect. It makes all of our printable chore charts last much longer for my young kids!
Chore Chart for Kids Ideas
When setting up your children’s chore system, it is important that you assign age-appropriate chores based on your own children and your family’s needs.
Having a generic list of chores pre-printed on a chart has never worked for our family members. The daily chores we have to complete as a homesteading, homeschooling family looks a lot different than the tasks of a family who does neither of those things!
That’s why this printable chore chart template is the perfect solution. You can make the chore list that fits your family needs!
Toddlers
If you have toddlers, now is the perfect time to start teaching them about helping out around the house. Simple tasks, like putting away toys or helping fold washcloths, are perfect for this age.
At this age, you may not want to implement a chore chart since a child this age probably can’t read. Another option though is to use a chart with images for each chore instead of words.
With the Canva file, you can easily add images to this chart to customize for your non-readers!
Check out this printable Daily Routine Chart for Kids I have! You can utilize the daily routine alongside the chore system.
Younger Kids
Younger children can start to help out around the house with simple tasks. The majority of the chores should be skills they are capable of doing primarily on their own.
Things like cleaning up their room, putting away their laundry, and feeding family pets are good jobs for this age group.
But I also like to introduce a new chore every few months for them to learn. By only introducing on more challenging chore – such as cleaning the bathroom or sorting laundry – I am able to assist them while they learn it.
That may sound like you’re just creating more work for yourself, but taking the time to teach these skills is so beneficial in the long run.
While they are young, it may be helpful to set up certain blocks during the day for some “chore time fun”. This is basically just a block of time about 15-30 minutes, that you can remind your children take care of their chores for that day of the week.
Older Kids
Once your kids start to near the teenage years, they should be able to handle pretty much anything you can.
Of course, this doesn’t mean that there won’t be teaching and learning involved. But you should be able to assign more challenging duties at this age. Anything from doing laundry to cooking dinner to mowing the lawn could be taught in this age range!
That’s it friends. I hope these printables are helpful for you and your family!
