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Chore Chart for Kids with Picture Cards and Chores by Age (A4 Printable)

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Page one lists chores that suit children from two to teenage, so you can pick a few that fit your child. Page two is the weekly chart, and page three has 12 picture cards to cut out for children who are still learning to read.

Every child is different: start with a job you do together, then hand it over once they've got it.

What's included
  • 3 A4 pages: chores by age; weekly chore chart; 12 cut-out picture cards
  • Three colourways
How to use it
  1. Pick two or three chores from your child's age group.
  2. Write them on the chart, or stick picture cards in the first column.
  3. Tick together at the end of each day.
Questions

What chores can a 5-year-old do?
Most can make their bed with help, set the table, water plants, match socks and put away clean clothes.

Should chores be paid?
That's a family choice. Many parents keep everyday chores unpaid and pay pocket money for extra jobs.

What's on the page

Ages 2 to 3

  • Put toys in the toy box
  • Dirty clothes in the basket
  • Help feed the pet
  • Wipe up small spills

Ages 4 to 5

  • Make the bed (with help)
  • Set the table
  • Water the plants
  • Match socks
  • Put clean clothes away

Ages 6 to 7

  • Make the bed
  • Clear their plate
  • Sort laundry by colour
  • Sweep with a dustpan
  • Pack their school bag

Ages 8 to 9

  • Load the dishwasher
  • Fold laundry
  • Vacuum a room
  • Take out the recycling
  • Help cook a simple meal

Ages 10 to 12

  • Clean the bathroom basin
  • Mop a floor
  • Change their sheets
  • Write the shopping list
  • Cook a simple meal with help

Teenagers

  • Cook a family meal
  • Clean a bathroom
  • Do their own washing
  • Mow the lawn (supervised)
  • Wash the car

Chore Picture Cards

  • Make the bed
  • Put toys away
  • Feed the pet
  • Set the table
  • Water the plants
  • Clothes in the basket
  • Wipe the table
  • Take out the bin
  • Put dishes away
  • Sweep the floor
  • Line up shoes
  • Fold the towels

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