Chore Chart for Kids Printable kids chore chart with a picture next to every chore
This free maker builds a weekly chore chart for kids: pick the child's age, add age-appropriate chores with a picture icon (so a child who cannot read yet knows what to do), choose stars or checkboxes and, if you like, a pay column. US Letter or A4, PDF, PNG or print, no sign-up, and nothing leaves your browser.
37 chore pictures · chores by age from 2–3 to teens · optional allowance column · up to 6 kids · PDF, PNG and print
How it worksMake a chore chart for kids: pick the age, add chores, print
The chart opens with two kids, four picture chores each and a star for every day. Pick a child's age under “Chore ideas by age” to add chores with their pictures, tap the picture button to change an icon, then print.
Template librarySelected template: Kids Chore Chart with Pictures20 starters: family, 3 kids, picture charts for kids, money or points, rotating, roommates, teens, classroom and more.
Add chore task
Chore ideas by age
Tap a chore to add it for the selected person. Lists follow AACAP, AAP and University of Arkansas Extension guidance.
Chore task list (8/12)
Layout and print settings
Days
Week starts on
Chore value column
Adds a value next to each chore, a Total column and a weekly total box. Type “—” for unpaid family jobs.
Theme and decorations
Reward, allowance, notes, signature
Chore chart preview
Kids Chore Chart with Pictures
US Letter - Landscape - Weekly
Chore chart for kids: quick facts
Short answers for parents comparing free printable chore charts.
- Price
- Free, with no paid tier or download fee
- Account
- Not required
- Watermark
- None
- Export formats
- PDF, PNG and direct print
- Paper sizes
- US Letter and A4
- Supported sizes
- US Letter or A4, portrait or landscape; weekly, Mon–Fri, daily, monthly or rotating chart; up to 6 kids and 12 chores
- Privacy
- Runs in your browser; nothing you type is uploaded
- Languages
- 8 languages: English, Chinese, Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, Japanese, Korean
- Pictures
- 37 chore pictures (make bed, feed pet, set the table, toys away, laundry, dishes, trash and more) printed next to the chore name; any chore can have one, none or a different picture
- Chores by age
- One tap adds typical chores for ages 2–3, 4–5, 6–7, 8–9, 10–12 and 13+, based on AAP and AACAP guidance; every chore is editable
- Starter charts
- Kids chore chart with pictures, toddler chart (ages 2–3), kids chart with allowance (7–10) and a daily routine chart with pictures, plus 16 more templates
- Allowance column
- Optional: points or money per chore, a total column and a weekly total box; type “—” for unpaid family jobs
- Last updated
- October 18, 2026
Best for
- Parents of 2 to 8 year olds who need a chart a child can read by its pictures
- Families with two or three kids who want one colour and one row group per child
- Parents who want an optional allowance or points column without paying for a template
Not the best fit for
- A step-by-step morning or bedtime routine with big photos: the visual schedule maker is built for that
- One goal with a prize at the end: the sticker chart is simpler
- Chores for adults or roommates: use the rotating or roommate templates in the main chore chart maker
How it compares
- Free PDF charts
- Quick to print and often cute, but the chores and layout are fixed and some sites ask for an email or an account. Here you choose the chores by age and every picture can be changed, with no account.
- Online editors (Canva, Twinkl)
- More design freedom and many themes, but you build the table yourself and some templates need a Pro plan or a free account. Here the table, pictures and week grid are built for you; the trade-off is fewer design choices.
- Magnetic or dry-erase boards
- Reusable and sturdy, but you pay for the board and the chores are printed on it. A printed chart costs one sheet, and you can print a new one when the chores change.
Why this chore chart for kids works for children who cannot read yet
Three things a fixed PDF cannot do.
A chore chart for kids with a picture for every chore
Each chore prints with a clear picture next to its name: a bed, a pet bowl, a plate and fork, a toy box. A preschooler can read the chart by its pictures, and pick the right row without asking. Bigger pictures print automatically when the chart has only a few chores.
Chores by age added in one tap, from toddlers to teens
Choose an age group and tap a chore to add it with its picture, or add the whole list. The lists follow typical ages from the AAP and AACAP: toys and laundry hamper at 2–3, feeding the pet and setting the table at 4–5, sweeping at 6–7, loading the dishwasher at 8–9. Change anything you like.
An optional allowance column for kids' chores
Switch on points or money and each chore gets a value box, with a total column and a weekly total at the bottom. Type “—” for family jobs that are not paid. Whether to pay is your decision: experts differ, so the column is off unless you turn it on.
What this kids chore chart maker includes
Everything runs in your browser; nothing to install, nothing to upload.
PDF, PNG or print
One PDF, a PNG, or print from the page. Same as the preview, no watermark.
37 chore pictures
Bed, pet, table, toys, laundry, dishes, trash, mop and more. Change any picture with one tap.
Chores by age
Typical chores for 2–3, 4–5, 6–7, 8–9, 10–12 and teens, added with their pictures.
Allowance or points
Optional value column, totals and a weekly total box. Leave it off if you prefer.
Up to 6 kids
One colour per child, rows grouped by child, 12 chores per chart.
Private by design
No account, no ads, no upload. Names stay on your device.
How to make a chore chart for kids in four steps
From a blank page to a printed chart in a few minutes.
Pick the age and start from a picture template
Open “Template library” and choose Kids Chore Chart with Pictures, the Toddler chart (ages 2–3), the chart with allowance or the daily routine chart. Then type the children's names, one per line. AACAP notes that chores matched to a child's age lead to success, while tasks that are too hard can hurt self-esteem.
- Give a toddler a chart of their own; a shared chart is easier for school-age kids.
- Typical ages differ between sources, so adjust to your child.
Add chores with pictures, not too many
Under “Chore ideas by age”, tap the age group and then each chore you want; the picture comes with it. The AAP advises introducing one new task at a time, because a long list is overwhelming. As a rule of thumb, 1–2 chores for ages 2–3 and 2–3 for ages 4–6 is plenty.
- Start with chores the child already does, plus one new one.
- Use the picture button to swap an icon if another one fits better.
Choose stars or checks, and decide about money
Pick a star, circle, smiley or checkbox marker and a weekly layout (7 days or Mon–Fri). If you want an allowance or points column, switch it on and type a value for each chore, or “—” for unpaid family jobs. Agree on the amounts with your child before the week starts.
- A common rule of thumb is about $1 a week per year of age; it is one of several approaches.
- Some experts prefer to keep allowance separate from chores, so decide what suits your family.
Print at actual size and put it where the child can reach it
Choose US Letter or A4, print at 100% (actual size, not fit to page) and use paper of 100 g/m² or heavier, or card stock if you will use stickers. Hang it at the child's eye level, such as the fridge, and praise effort, not only the result. The AAP suggests the same time each day for chores.
- Landscape fits 8 to 12 chores best; portrait gives bigger pictures for 5 chores.
- Print a new chart whenever the chores change.
Chore chart for kids FAQ
Answers about free printing, pictures, chores by age, how many chores and allowance.
Yes. The maker is free, needs no account or email and adds no watermark to the PDF, PNG or printout. It runs in your browser, so the children's names are not uploaded.
Open the Toddler or Kids Chore Chart with Pictures template, or add chores from “Chore ideas by age”; every idea comes with a picture that prints next to the name. A chart with only 4 to 5 chores prints the pictures large, and you can change any picture with the picture button.
AACAP lists helping feed pets, making the bed (not perfectly) and helping clear the table at ages 4–5; other sources add setting the table, matching socks, watering plants and putting toys away. The tool adds them with one tap, and a 4 year old usually needs a reminder and some help.
With help: putting toys and books away, putting dirty clothes in the hamper, throwing trash in the bin, carrying a plate to the sink and wiping spills (AACAP, Montessori). Use the toddler chart with five big pictures and count trying as a star.
There is no official number. The AAP advises introducing one new task at a time because a long list is overwhelming. As a rule of thumb, 1–2 chores for ages 2–3 and 2–3 chores for ages 4–6, then add slowly as the child grows.
Experts differ. The University of Arizona extension recommends keeping chores and allowance separate and paying extra only for non-regular jobs; the AAP and the Child Mind Institute accept rewarding chores. The money column here is optional, and “—” marks unpaid family jobs.
A common rule of thumb is about $1 a week per year of age, so around $10 a week at 10 (Westpac, Ron Lieber), but it is a family choice and averages vary by country. Agree on the amount in advance, and add the value to each chore if you want it printed.
Yes. Choose US Letter or A4 and portrait or landscape. Print at 100% or actual size with fit to page switched off. Landscape suits 8 to 12 chores for two or three kids; portrait gives bigger pictures for a toddler chart.
Yes. Add up to 6 names, one per line. Each child gets a colour and a group of rows, and the chart holds up to 12 chores. For toddlers, a separate chart per child is easier to follow.
Yes. Rename, remove or add any chore, pick a different picture for it from the picture button, switch the pictures off in the layout settings, and change the stars, theme, reward goal, notes and title before you print.
Make your chore chart for kids with the free maker
Pick the age, add chores with pictures, type the names and print in minutes.
Free, no sign-up, no watermark, and nothing leaves your device.
Tip: let the child choose the stars or sticker, then hang the chart at their eye level.