Weekly chore chart for kids: free printable
We split our kids’ responsibilities into two lists: things they do every day and jobs that come up once a week. That small change made the chart easier to follow and easier to enforce.
What makes a good weekly chore chart?
A weekly chore chart works best when it separates daily habits from once-a-week jobs. Kids ages 6–10 can handle 2–3 daily tasks and 2–3 weekly responsibilities without feeling overwhelmed.
A Choresheet weekly chore chart uses two sections: Every Day and Weekly Jobs. Every Day covers habits kids need to build through repetition: making the bed, brushing teeth, tidying the room. Weekly Jobs covers tasks that have a natural cadence: taking out the trash, watering plants, helping with laundry.
Keeping the lists short is deliberate. A chart with ten items stops getting checked. A chart with five items becomes routine.
Age-appropriate weekly chores for kids
- Make bed: A quick daily reset that builds the habit of starting the day with one task done.
- Brush teeth: On the chart until it stops needing to be on the chart.
- Tidy room: Teaches kids to maintain their own space without a full clean every day.
- Take out trash: A concrete weekly job with a clear start and end. Kids can own this fully.
- Water plants: Low stakes, high visibility. Kids can see the result of doing it or skipping it.
- Help with laundry: Sorting or folding is enough at this age. It builds familiarity with the routine.
Start with tasks your kids already do inconsistently. The chart works best when it reinforces habits that are close to sticking, not when it introduces five brand-new expectations at once.
How to make your weekly chore chart
- Open the template. Click “Customize” to load it in the editor.
- Customize it. Add picture icons, change section colors, and edit the tasks.
- Print it. Preview on a standard 8.5 × 11 page and download the PDF.
Frequently asked questions
How is a weekly chore chart different from a daily one?
A daily chore chart repeats the same tasks every day. A weekly chore chart separates tasks by cadence: daily habits in one section, once-a-week jobs in another. Kids know what they do every day and what they do once, which reduces confusion and makes the chart easier to follow.
Is the printable free?
Yes, this template’s print-ready PDF is free to download, no account needed. A Pro account is only for customizing: undo history, a cloud library that syncs across devices, and exporting your own edited charts as PDFs.
Can I change the tasks and colors?
Yes. The editor lets you rename any task, swap in picture icons, and change the colors of each section. Changes take effect before you download, so the printed chart matches what your kids actually need to do.
What weekly chores are appropriate for kids?
For ages 6–10, appropriate weekly chores include taking out trash, watering plants, helping sort or fold laundry, wiping down a bathroom sink, vacuuming one room, and setting or clearing the table for a weekly family meal. Daily habits like making the bed, brushing teeth, and tidying a room belong on the Every Day list, not the weekly one.