Free Printable Chore Chart for Kids

At this age chores are about imitation and play. Keep tasks short, do them together, and celebrate effort over results.

• Put toys back in a bin
• Put dirty clothes in the hamper
• Wipe up small spills with a cloth
• Help feed a pet (with supervision)
• Stack books or magazines
• Throw something in the trash

Preschoolers love feeling capable. Give them clear, single-step jobs and a predictable routine they can follow.

• Make their bed (loosely is fine)
• Set the table with napkins and spoons
• Clear their own plate after meals
• Water indoor plants
• Sort laundry by light and dark
• Feed pets a measured scoop
• Dust low shelves and surfaces

Kids this age can handle multi-step chores and start owning a daily routine. Checklists work well here.

• Make their bed each morning
• Fold and put away their laundry
• Sweep floors and use a dustpan
• Take out trash and recycling
• Pack their own lunch or snack
• Tidy their room before bed
• Help load and unload the dishwasher

Tweens can take on chores that affect the whole household and begin to manage their own time and reminders.

• Load, run, and empty the dishwasher
• Vacuum carpets and rugs
• Clean the bathroom sink and mirror
• Walk or fully care for a pet
• Help cook a simple meal
• Change their own bedsheets
• Help wash the car

Teens can handle adult-level chores and full ownership from start to finish. The goal is real independence before they leave home.

• Cook a full family meal
• Mow the lawn and yard work
• Do their own laundry start to finish
• Deep-clean the kitchen or bathroom
• Babysit younger siblings
• Shop for groceries from a list
• Manage their own homework and schedule