Printable Chore Charts
For Tracking Chores

Why printable chore charts? One of the biggest challenges in having kids do chores is tracking chores to be sure they get done. One of the best ways is through charts. They are easy to use and don't leave room for kids saying that they didn't know what they were supposed to do. They also don't require much preparation for parents.

Here are some ideas to get you started designing your own charts.

• Write the chore in short, active phrases. The fewer words the better as long as the chore is understood by everyone. You can also just use pictures for younger kids.
• Provide places to check the chores off the list.
• Allow extra space for new chores to be added to the chore lists. These might be new ones each week or they can ones that need to be done because company is coming.
• Don't try to be perfect. Your goal is to get started. You can make changes as you learn new things about what works in your house and with your kids.
• Make the chore chore so that it can be posted where everyone can see it - on a refrigerator door, for example.

Printable chore charts - ready to go!
Still need some help? Here are some free chore charts that be downloaded or printed. Each chart has a place at the top for a name, date or both.

Printable charts for kids:

• Need a chart that has some chores and a couple of blank lines? Try this chart.
• Or a chart that has chores with pictures(good for younger kids that can't read yet)? Here's an option.
• How about a blank chart that you can completely fill out yourself?

Free chore charts for teens:

• Need a chart that has several chores and a couple of blank lines? Try this option.
• Or maybe a blank version that you can fill out completely?
• If you are looking for a teen alternative to a chart, consider a teen chore contract.

If you need some suggestions for chores to include on the charts, check out our kids' chores page or teen chores page. Or, to get all this information in one handy place, check out our chore guide.