Chore chart maker
Add your kids and their chores, and download a printable weekly chore chart — one page per child, with tick boxes for every day of the week.
The chart is created right in your browser — names and chores never leave your device.
Age-appropriate chores
Ages 2–3
Put toys away · Put clothes in the hamper · Help feed the pet · Wipe up spills
Ages 4–5
Make the bed · Water the plants · Set the table · Match socks · Tidy books
Ages 6–8
Pack school bag · Fold laundry · Sweep the floor · Take out recycling · Clear the table
Ages 9–12
Take out the rubbish · Vacuum a room · Help cook dinner · Walk the dog · Change bed sheets
Frequently asked questions
What chores can a 5-year-old do?
Most 4–5-year-olds can make their bed, water plants, set the table, match socks, and tidy their books — short, concrete tasks they can finish without help.
How many chores should a child have?
A good rule of thumb is one to three regular chores for preschoolers and three to five for school-age kids. Consistency matters more than quantity.
Should chores be tied to pocket money?
Families differ. Many keep a few "we all pitch in" chores unpaid and offer pocket money for extra jobs, so helping the household doesn't become purely transactional.
How do I get my kids to actually do their chores?
Keep the chart visible (the fridge is classic), keep tasks age-appropriate, tick boxes together at first, and praise the habit rather than perfection. A predictable routine beats reminders.
More free tools: try the bedtime calculator or the sleep needs by age chart.