Free Weekly Chore Chart Printable
A full week of chores on one page. List each chore once, then check it off day by day instead of rewriting the list every morning.
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| Chore | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How to Use This Printable
- List each chore in its own row.
- Check off the box for each day it's completed.
- Post it somewhere visible for the week.
- Print a fresh sheet each week, or laminate one and use a dry-erase marker.
Keeping the chore list specific
A vague chore like "clean room" gets skipped more than a specific one like "put dirty clothes in hamper," so specific wording on each row makes the chart easier to actually follow.
Deciding who checks the boxes
Letting a child check off their own completed chores builds ownership; a parent doing a quick end-of-day glance catches anything missed without needing to supervise every task.
Making the chart last longer than a week
Laminating a copy and using a dry-erase marker, or printing several sheets at once, turns a one-week chart into an ongoing system without needing a new printout every Monday.
Ideas for Using This Printable
- Use one sheet per child, or one shared sheet with initials in the boxes.
- Pair with the Family Allowance Tracker if chores are tied to allowance.
- Keep the chore list short and specific, vague chores are the ones that get skipped.
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FAQ
- How many chores fit on one sheet?
- 8 rows, enough for most weekly chore lists without feeling overwhelming.
- Does this include a suggested chore list?
- No, it's blank so you can fill in whatever fits your household and each child's age.
- Can this work for adults sharing chores too?
- Yes, the row-per-task, check-per-day format works for any household, not only kids.
- What if a chore only happens some days, like trash day?
- Leave the boxes blank on days it doesn't apply, only checking the days the chore is actually due.
- Should chores be tied to allowance on this chart?
- This chart is chores only; pair it with the Family Allowance Tracker if chores and allowance are linked in your house.