Family Chore Chart

Select any free printable family chore chart template and add your family members and your chore list. Divide the chores between all family members. Put the customizable family chore chart printable on the fridge or somewhere that you can see it all the time.

The following chore charts are for multiple people. We also have a chore chart for one person.

Weekly Family Chore Chart

This is a weekly chore chart for multiple kids.

This weekly chore chart has 5 versions depending on the number of family members. Each version is available in Microsoft Word, as an image, a typeable PDF file, and an Excel spreadsheet.

This customizable chore chart for multiple kids is available as a Word document with no border or with any border you like (in which case you can customize the background but not the chart). With the Word version, you can customize the chart as well.

Editable PDF / Word / PNG

4 Family Members: Week Starts on a Sunday (Editable PDF / Word / Image) or a Monday (Editable PDF / Word / Image)

5 Family Members: Week Starts on a Sunday (Editable PDF / Word / Image) or a Monday (Editable PDF / Word / Image)

Chore Chart Maker

First, select the chore list layout then select the border.

There is also a chore chart maker for kids chore charts with multiple kids.

Excel Chore Chart

This Excel chart has a tab for each family member (see instructions below on how to add members and change the names). There is a chore list (that you can edit) that appears for each block of time. Each chore is colored the same color.

This spreadsheet has a tab for each family member. For each family member, you see the weekly chore calendar for that person.

To add an additional chart for another person, right-click on the weekly schedule tab and select copy. Copy as many times as you want. Create one tab per family member. To add each person’s name, right-click on each tab and select “rename”. Type each family member’s name on each tab. To delete a person, right-click on a tab and select delete.

This spreadsheet has a chore list in the left column and you select which family member is responsible for each chore and on what day it should be done. You can edit the family member list that is shown as a dropdown.

How to Get Your Family to Do Chores

Getting your family to do chores can be a challenge, but it’s an important step in teaching responsibility and teamwork. Here are some tips to get your family to do chores:

• Create a chore list: Assign tasks to each family member and prioritize the most important chores.
• Be flexible: Be flexible with the chore list, and adjust it as needed based on changes in family dynamics and responsibilities.
• Lead by example: Set the tone by doing chores yourself and demonstrating how important they are.
• Encourage teamwork: Encourage family members to work together on larger projects, such as yard work or deep cleaning, to foster a sense of teamwork and cooperation.
• Set aside time: Set aside dedicated time each day or week for household chores, so that everyone knows what to expect and can plan accordingly.
• Be positive: Be positive and encouraging when working together on household tasks, and focus on the end goal of having a clean and organized home.
• Involve everyone: Involve all family members in creating the chore list and assigning tasks, including children.
• Start early: Involve children in household tasks from a young age, giving them age-appropriate tasks that they can handle, while also challenging them to develop new skills.
• Have fun: Incorporate fun and positive reinforcement into the chore process, such as rewards for completing tasks or games to make chores more enjoyable. Make sure to take breaks and have fun as a family, in addition to completing household tasks.
• Set clear expectations: Clearly communicate the expectations for each chore, including when it should be completed and how it should be done.
• Be consistent: Stick to the chore list and be consistent in holding family members accountable for completing their tasks.
• Make it a routine: Incorporate chores into your daily routine, so that they become a habit for everyone.
• Provide instruction and tools: Provide the necessary tools for completing chores, such as cleaning supplies, laundry detergent, etc. Also, show them how to do each chore. Don’t assume that they know what to do and how to do it.

By making chores a positive and enjoyable experience, and setting clear expectations and consistent routines, you can encourage your family to take an active role in household tasks and develop a sense of responsibility and teamwork.

How to make a chore chart for the whole family

1. Add all family members to the chart.
2. Add the list of chores that need to be done.
3. Decide on the family chore schedule and mark it on the chart.
4. Use the chore tracker to ensure that all family members do their chores each day or week.

You might decide on chores that everyone has to do and additional optional chores for kids to earn money. Chores for money could be those beyond what you would expect your child to do and chores that you might otherwise have paid someone to do. Here are some chores to do around the house for money: mow the lawn, clean the car, etc.

If you decide to use this system you can use two chore charts: one for the family chores and one for chores for money (see the money chore chart below).

How to decide on the family chore list

It is important to take into account both the chores that your child can do and the time they have. For example, for a teenager allowance chart, your teenagers might be capable of doing pretty much any chore but depending on their school schedule and the time of the year they might not have too much time. For a young kid’s allowance chart, the situation is very different. The children are not capable of doing as many chores but they probably have more time on their hands. Select any allowance chore chart template below.

Here are some tips on how to decide on the family chore list:

• Involve everyone: Involve all family members in creating the chore list, including children, as it helps everyone feel invested in the process.
• Assess needs: Consider the needs of your family, such as cleaning, cooking, laundry, yard work, etc., and prioritize which chores are most important to complete.
• Consider age and abilities: When assigning chores, consider the age and abilities of each family member. It’s important to give children age-appropriate chores for kids that they can handle, while also challenging them to develop new skills.
• Be fair: Ensure that the workload is distributed fairly among family members. Consider each person’s strengths, interests, and schedules when assigning chores.
• Set clear expectations: Clearly communicate the expectations for each chore, such as when it should be completed, how it should be done, etc.
• Make it a routine: Incorporate chores into your daily routine, so that they become a habit.
• Review and adjust: Regularly review the chore list and make adjustments as needed, taking into account changing family dynamics, responsibilities, and interests.

By involving everyone in the process and creating a fair and manageable chore list, you can help build a sense of teamwork and responsibility in your family.

If you are into chore rotation you can fill out a blank chore chart with a chore list and change the names each week.

How to use colors to allocate the chores

Color coding chores on a family chore chart can significantly streamline household organization and engage family members in a collaborative and efficient way. By assigning specific colors to each family member or type of task, it becomes immediately clear who is responsible for what, reducing confusion and ensuring a fair distribution of chores. For instance, assigning blue to Dad for outdoor tasks and pink to a child for tidying their room makes responsibilities visually distinct and easy to remember. This method also adds a fun and interactive element, especially for children, making chore completion more appealing. To implement this, use a variety of colored markers, stickers, or magnets on a shared chart placed in a common area. Regularly update and rotate chores to maintain balance and interest. Color coding not only simplifies task management but also fosters a sense of ownership and teamwork within the family, making the mundane task of completing chores a more engaging and organized experience.

Allowance chore chart for kids

A kids allowance chart can be used when you give an allowance for chores. There are three ways to do this:

1. Give your kids their allowance if they do their chores. You are not paying for chores but your kids have to complete their chores in order to get their allowance.
2. Enable kids to do extra chores for money to get an allowance. Provide a list of chores for money and your kids decide which chores to do. At the end of the week or month, you work out how much they earned and pay them accordingly.
3. In order to get their allowance, kids need to do their chores. In addition to their chores, you can offer paid chores that are above and beyond their usual tasks to increase their allowance.

Which method should you choose? It’s a matter of personal preference and parenting style. All approaches can be effective and ultimately, it depends on what works best for each individual family.

Printable Money Chore Chart for Kids

This is a chore chart with prices for kids who want to do chores to do for money. A chore chart with money value for each optional chore gives your kids the opportunity to see how they can earn extra money when they want to save up to buy something. Each time a child completes a chore he will mark the chore payment chart. At the end of the week or month, you will pay each child however much they have earned according to the chore price list.

This is a printable chore chart with money earned for some chores. Add the chore list with allowance in the left column. Add the amount that you will pay for each chore for each child.