Free chore chart maker
Make a printable weekly chore chart
Type the chores, name the reward, and print a clean weekly chart with circles to punch, stamp, or sticker. No sign-up, no account.
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Your chore chart
Print it, or punch it on a phone.
Using the chart
How to make a chore chart that actually gets used
Most chore charts fail in week two, not because the chores were wrong but because the chart became invisible. The fixes are simple. Keep the list short, so a full row is possible on a normal day. Put the chart where the chores happen, on the fridge or the bathroom mirror, not in a drawer. And attach a reward that the child, teen, or roommate actually chose, so the last punch means something.
Five chores beat twelve. A chart with five achievable chores that gets fully punched teaches “I finish things.” A chart with twelve that is always half done teaches the opposite.
Age-appropriate chore ideas
| Age | Chores that work |
|---|---|
| 3–5 | Put toys in the bin, put dirty clothes in the hamper, feed the pet with help, wipe the table, water a plant |
| 6–9 | Make bed, set and clear the table, sort laundry, take out recycling, pack school bag, brush teeth without reminders |
| 10–13 | Load the dishwasher, vacuum a room, cook a simple meal with supervision, fold laundry, walk the dog, homework before screens |
| Teens | Own laundry start to finish, cook one family dinner a week, clean the bathroom, mow the lawn, manage a small budget |
| Roommates / adults | Kitchen night, bins, bathroom, shared groceries, plants, one deep-clean task a week |
Rewards that do not backfire
Pay-per-chore can turn family contribution into a negotiation. A full-card reward works better: the chart fills over the week, and the reward is for the pattern, not for each task. Good rewards are experiences and privileges, not sugar or cash: choosing the weekend movie, a later bedtime on Friday, a trip to the park, a one-on-one outing. Our list of 50 reward ideas has more, and the punch card reward system for kids explains how to set the whole thing up.
Paper or phone?
Paper wins for young children, who need to touch the sticker. For teens, roommates, and couples, a shared card on a phone means nobody has to walk to the fridge. Punchcard’s group cards sync between up to four people, so “who fed the dog” is answered by the punch, not a text thread. The printable punch card is another paper option when you want one card per chore instead of a weekly grid.
Keep it on your home screen
Punchcard turns the result into a card of punches with reminders and a widget, so progress is one tap away.
Get Punchcard freeFrequently asked questions
What is a chore chart?
A chore chart is a simple grid of tasks and days. Each completed task gets a check, sticker, or punch. It makes expectations visible, reduces nagging, and gives kids and adults a sense of finishing.
How many chores should a chore chart have?
Three to six for young children, five to eight for older kids and teens, and as many as the household needs for roommates. Fewer chores that get fully done beat a long list that stays half finished.
Should kids get paid for chores?
Many families keep basic contribution chores unpaid and pay only for extra jobs. A full-card reward, like choosing a weekend activity, avoids turning every task into a transaction while still rewarding consistency.
Can I use this chore chart for roommates or adults?
Yes. Type the shared tasks, print one chart for the kitchen, and rotate who owns each row weekly. Or use a shared Punchcard group card so everyone punches from their phone.
How do I print the chore chart?
Click Print. The page hides the form and header and prints only the chart. Landscape orientation fits the seven day columns best.
Is this chore chart maker free?
Yes. There is no sign-up, no watermark, and nothing is stored on a server.