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Quick answer: for most kids aged 4–10, print the weekly chore chart. Use the toddler chart for ages 2–4, the daily routine checklist for mornings and bedtime, and the plain list for teens. Every template below is a free PDF in US Letter and A4, with no email required, and prints clearly in black and white.
Free chore chart templates to print
Weekly chore chart
Ages 4–10. Seven day columns with a star to color for each chore, plus a weekly reward line.
Download weekly chore chart, US Letter PDFDownload weekly chore chart, A4 PDF
Daily routine checklist
Ages 4–9. Morning, after-school and bedtime checklists on one page; laminate it to reuse daily.
Download daily routine checklist, US Letter PDFDownload daily routine checklist, A4 PDF
Family chore chart
Two to five kids or family members. Write each person's job for each day on one shared sheet.
Download family chore chart, US Letter PDFDownload family chore chart, A4 PDF
Toddler chore chart
Ages 2–4. Four picture jobs and big sticker boxes, with a blank row to draw your own.
Download toddler chore chart, US Letter PDFDownload toddler chore chart, A4 PDF
Chore chart for teens
Ages 12+. A plain weekly list with due day, done, notes and an optional pay column.
Download chore chart for teens, US Letter PDFDownload chore chart for teens, A4 PDF
Blank chore chart template
Any age. Empty headers to fill in by hand: days, dates, names or routines.
Download blank chore chart template, US Letter PDFDownload blank chore chart template, A4 PDF
The family chore chart puts everyone on one sheet. For fair jobs by age and a rotation that siblings accept, read how to set up a family chore chart. Want stickers or stars toward a goal instead? Try the free printable reward charts. Our original weekly star chart is still available too: download the original weekly star chart (A4 PDF).
Which chore chart template fits your child's age?
| Age | Template to start with | Chore ideas |
|---|---|---|
| 2–4 | Toddler chore chart: pictures, big sticker boxes, 3–4 jobs | Chores for toddlers and preschoolers |
| 4–6 | Daily routine checklist, or the weekly chart with only 3–4 rows filled | Chore chart for a 5-year-old |
| 6–9 | Weekly chore chart | Chores for 7-year-olds |
| 9–12 | Weekly chart or the blank template with their own headings | Chores for 10-year-olds and 12-year-olds |
| 12+ | Chore chart for teens, with due days and an optional pay column | Chores for teenagers |
Ages are a rough guide, not a rule. Every age from 2 to 17 is in our age-appropriate chores chart; pick jobs your child can finish safely, then choose the template that fits how many there are.
How to set up a printable chore chart so it works
- Pick 3–6 jobs together. Write them on the chart with your child. A short list they helped choose is easier to start than a long one handed over.
- Make each job a visible finish line. “Books on the shelf” is clearer than “clean your room.”
- Hang it at your child's eye level with a pen or stickers next to it, where the job happens: the fridge, the bedroom door, by the shoes.
- Mark it the moment the job is done. Coloring a star right away is the point; filling the chart in at bedtime from memory is not.
- Agree any reward before the week starts. Write it on the chart. Small, specific and deliverable (“pick Saturday's pancake topping”) beats a vague promise.
- Never cross out or remove a star. A hard day just leaves a box empty, and tomorrow is a fresh start. Our reward chart guide explains why.
- Review on Sunday. Print a fresh sheet, drop jobs that are now easy habits, and add at most one new one.
Daily or weekly chore chart?
A daily chart (the routine checklist) works best for sequences that repeat every day, like getting ready in the morning or winding down at bedtime. Laminate it and wipe it clean each night. A weekly chart shows a whole week of progress at a glance, which helps kids see how much they did and suits jobs that only happen on some days, like bins on Tuesday. Many families use both: the checklist for routines and the weekly chart for chores.
Printable chore chart or chore chart app?
| Printable chart | Chore chart app | |
|---|---|---|
| Setup | Print and write in the jobs | About a minute with templates |
| Upkeep | Reprint or wipe it each week | Resets itself every morning |
| Different days | Write them in by hand | Tasks appear only on their scheduled days |
| Rewards | You count and deliver them | Stars add up automatically toward rewards you approve |
| Best when | One short routine in one place, or a child who loves stickers | Several kids, changing schedules, or a chart that needs to travel |
Paper is a great place to start. If you later want the chart to keep itself up to date, Star Chart, our free app, works the same way on a phone or tablet: kids tap a task, earn stars, and spend them on rewards you approve. It has no ads or subscription; you create a username and a parent passcode, with no email or payment needed. You can still print a personalized routine chart from the app for the fridge.
Frequently asked questions
Are these printable chore charts really free?
Yes. Every template is a direct PDF download with no email signup and no watermark. Print as many copies as your family needs.
Should I print the US Letter or the A4 version?
Choose US Letter in the US and Canada, and A4 in the UK, Ireland, Europe, Australia, New Zealand and most other countries. If you pick the other size by mistake, choose “Fit to page” in your print settings.
Will the chore charts print in black and white?
Yes. The colors are light accents only. Lines, text and stars stay dark enough to read on a black-and-white printer.
What age is a printable chore chart best for?
Paper charts suit many children from about age 2 to 8 because they are visible and hands-on. Older kids and teens often prefer a plain list like the teen template, or an app that resets itself.
How many chores should go on a printed chart?
Start with three to six. A short list your child finishes most days builds the habit; add a job only when the current list feels easy.
Can I reuse a chore chart instead of printing a new one?
Yes. Laminate it or slip it into a sheet protector and use a dry-erase marker. Many families still like printing a fresh weekly sheet as a Sunday ritual.