Free · Ages 2–16 · Print-ready PDF
Printable Chore Chart
for Every Age
Enter your child's age. Get a chore chart with tasks matched to exactly where they are developmentally — not too hard, not too easy. Print it in seconds.
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Build Your Child's Chore Chart
Age-appropriate chores at a glance
The generator picks from these ranges and adds tasks matched to your child's specific age.
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Toddlers
Ages 2–3
- 🧸Put toys away
- 🍽️Carry plate to sink
- 👕Drop clothes in hamper
- +7 more chores
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Preschoolers
Ages 4–5
- 🍽️Clear their plate
- 🧻Set napkins on the table
- 🌱Water a plant
- +7 more chores
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Early school age
Ages 6–8
- 🛏️Make their bed
- 🧹Unload dishwasher (safe items)
- 🧹Sweep the floor
- +7 more chores
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Tweens
Ages 9–11
- 🧹Vacuum a room
- 🍽️Load the dishwasher
- 🪣Mop the floor
- +7 more chores
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Teens
Ages 12+
- 👕Do their own laundry
- 🍳Prepare simple meals
- 🛒Grocery shop with a list
- +7 more chores
Why age-matched matters
Too easy = boredom
A 10-year-old asked to put toys away feels insulted. They need tasks that build real skill.
Too hard = failure
A 4-year-old asked to mop the floor sets them up to give up. The win zone is narrow.
Just right = habit
A chart matched to developmental stage gets done, builds confidence, and sticks.
Common questions
- What chores are appropriate for a 4-year-old?
- Clear their plate after meals, set napkins on the table, wipe down low surfaces, put away their shoes and backpack, and help sort laundry. Short tasks, light supervision.
- What chores should a 6-year-old do?
- Make their bed, unload the dishwasher (non-sharp items), sweep the floor, water plants independently, fold washcloths and socks, take out recycling.
- What chores should a 10-year-old do?
- Vacuum, mop, wash dishes, prepare simple meals, do their own laundry, and take care of pets independently.
- Can I make a chart for multiple kids?
- Yes. Run the generator once per child — each gets their own age-matched chart. Print them together or side by side on the fridge.
- Is this really free to print?
- Yes. Generate, download the PDF, and print at home. No account, no email, no payment.