Free Printable Chore Charts for Kids
Updated November 2026 · 6 free printables
Six printable chore charts for kids, sorted by age. Children of 3 to 5 get a picture chart with six easy jobs (make my bed, brush my teeth, put toys away, clothes in the hamper, help feed the pet, put my shoes away) and a star to color each day, plus a black-and-white version with hearts for Monday to Friday.
About these printables
Ages 6 to 8 get eight jobs with check boxes, from packing the backpack to watering the plants. Ages 9 to 12 get real household jobs with a point value for each, a weekly total and suggested reward levels, so the same sheet can work as an allowance chart.
For several children there is a family chore chart with six name rows and a box for each day, and for anything else a blank chart where kids draw and write their own jobs. Every job on the colored charts has a picture, so early readers can use them without help.
At a glance
- Pages
- 6 free printables, one PDF each
- Ages
- 3 to 10
- Levels
- Pre-K, Grade 1, Grade 4
- Paper
- US Letter and A4
- Price
- free, no sign-up needed to download
All 6 Free Printable Chore Charts for Kids, One by One
Here is a closer look at every page in this collection, with who it's best for and a coloring idea for each one.
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1. Chore Chart for Ages 3 to 5 With Pictures
A picture chore chart for toddlers and preschoolers: six easy jobs with big color pictures, so children who cannot read yet know what to do (make my bed, brush my teeth, put toys away, clothes in the hamper, help feed the pet, put my shoes away), and a star for every day of the week. Kids color a star or add a sticker after each job. It is made for toddlers and preschoolers, ages 2 to 5, with big spaces and pictures instead of words.
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2. Chore Chart for Ages 6 to 8
A weekly chore chart for kids ages 6 to 8 (kindergarten to 2nd grade): eight jobs with color pictures, from making the bed and getting dressed to packing the backpack, setting the table, feeding the pet, watering the plants and tidying the room, plus a blank row for your own job. Seven check boxes per job and a legend for extra credit. It suits kids ages 5 to 8, from kindergarten to 2nd grade, who can follow a chart with short words.
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3. Chore Chart for Ages 9 to 12 With Points
A chore chart for tweens ages 9 to 12 with real household jobs and a point value for each: laundry, dishwasher, trash and recycling, pet care, homework without reminders, sweeping, watering, helping cook and wiping the sink. Check a box each day; points add up to a weekly total with suggested levels (40, 60, 80) for a treat, an outing or a bigger reward. Works as an allowance chart too. It is meant for older kids and tweens, ages 9 to 12, who can track longer goals on their own.
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4. Family Chore Chart: 6 People, 7 Days
A family chore chart with six rows for names (write your own) and a roomy box for each day of the week, with two lines to write the day's jobs. A strip of nine little job pictures gives ideas, from beds and laundry to pets, plants and cooking, and the bottom boxes set a family goal and a shared reward. Hang it on the fridge where everyone can see whose turn it is. It suits kids ages 5 to 8, from kindergarten to 2nd grade, who can follow a chart with short words.
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5. Blank Weekly Chore Chart to Fill In
A blank weekly chore chart: eight rows with a dashed box to draw a picture of the job and a line to write it, and a circle for each day of the week. Kids who help choose and draw their own jobs are more likely to do them, and the same sheet works for any age, any number of jobs and any house rules. It suits kids ages 5 to 8, from kindergarten to 2nd grade, who can follow a chart with short words.
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6. Picture Chore Chart for Preschool (Black and White)
A printer-friendly picture chore chart for preschoolers in black and white: six everyday jobs with line pictures the child can color first (brush teeth, brush hair, get dressed, make bed, clear my cup, books on the shelf) and a heart for each school day, Monday to Friday. Coloring the pictures helps a little one learn what each job means. It is made for toddlers and preschoolers, ages 2 to 5, with big spaces and pictures instead of words.
Tips for coloring Free Printable Chore Charts for Kids
- Start with two or three jobs and add more once they are a habit.
- Show the job once, do it together once, then let your child do it alone.
- Accept a good-enough job: a lumpy bed made by a five year old is still a made bed.
- Check the chart at the same time every day, for example right before dinner.
Fun facts about Free Printable Chore Charts for Kids
- The colored chore charts have a picture for every job, so children who cannot read yet can use them alone.
- The ages 9 to 12 chart gives each job 1 to 3 points, with suggested levels of 40, 60 and 80 points a week.
Fun ways to use your printables
- Rotate the family chart every Sunday so nobody is stuck with the trash forever.
- Let kids draw their own job pictures on the blank chore chart.
- Add one bonus job a week that earns something extra.
How to print
Click Download PDF on any page and print it at 100% on US Letter or A4 paper. Use regular printer paper for crayons and pencils, or cardstock for markers and paint. Every page here is free for home, classroom and party use, so feel free to print as many copies as you need.
Frequently asked questions
What chores can a 3 to 5 year old do?
Small, clear jobs they can finish alone in a few minutes: putting toys in a box, dirty clothes in the hamper, shoes by the door, pulling up the bed covers, helping pour food into the pet's bowl and brushing teeth with a grown-up checking. Those are the jobs on the Chore Chart for Ages 3 to 5.
What chores are right for ages 6 to 8 and 9 to 12?
At 6 to 8 most kids can get dressed alone, pack their backpack, set and clear the table, feed a pet, water plants and tidy their room. From about 9, add laundry, loading the dishwasher, taking out trash and recycling, sweeping, helping cook and wiping the bathroom sink, as on the points chart.
Should kids get paid for chores?
Families do it both ways. Some keep everyday jobs unpaid because everyone helps at home, and pay or give points only for extra jobs. The Chore Chart for Ages 9 to 12 has points per job, so you can turn points into allowance, screen time or an outing, or simply use them as a score.
How do I use one chart for several kids?
Use the Family Chore Chart: write each person's name on the left and their jobs in each day's box. Or print one age-matched chart per child and hang them side by side, so nobody compares a preschool chart with a tween chart.