Printable Chore Chart

Download A3 Size

Download A4 Size

From The Heart Chore Chart A4 (Sample)

How to use this teaching resource

• Always use specific ‘chores’ rather than general particularly with younger children, so they know exactly what is expected of them.
• Also – not too many chores per week – try to keep it simple to start with.
• AT HOME…
• Copy the size you would like to use – laminate and use a whiteboard marker to write in your weekly ‘chores’.  I use the A3 size as it stands out a bit more.  You could also place a copy into a plastic cover and write on that.
• Write your child’s name on the line at the top.
• We are about to start this with our 7 year old.  We hope to have a little family meeting and discuss what chores would be appropriate for his age (see below for ideas).
• As each Heart Chore is completed it is the child’s responsibility to tick that day.
• At the end of the week we have decided to give pocket money of $1 for each year of age (thanks to Karyn for this tip!), so our son will receive $7 if all ‘chores’ are completed.  50c deductions will occur for infringements !!!!
• Also 30% of the pocket money will go into their bank savings account just to try and encourage the saving habit.
• AT SCHOOL…..
• Similar to above
• WHOLE CLASS – Enlarge the A4 chart to poster size by using the enlarge setting on your printer.  Laminate for long term use.  Use this size for a whole class ‘From the Heart Chore Chart’.
• Decide on weekly ‘chores’ as a class.   Different students could be assigned responsibility for different ‘chores’.
• INDIVIDUAL STUDENTS – Use the A4 size or even smaller to make up individual chore charts.
• Decide on the ‘chores’ for that week and write them on the chart – copy a chart for each child and have them glue them into their special ‘From the Heart Chore Chart’ scrapbook.
• You could even include chores to be done at home as part of homework for example – play a game outside everyday this week.
• It is up to each child to tick their charts each day.
• At the end of the week share the whole class chart or individual charts in a sharing circle.  Discuss what needs to be improved and praise where appropriate.  You could even have a reward system if appropriate where a certain amount of ticks on the chart means free time, 5 minutes early to lunch, or a sticker etc (without focussing on the rewards too much – more the great feeling your heart has by completing your chores).
• Here are some Chores ideas we brainstormed to use on your printable chore charts….. please email us with more….
• Put cutlery away
• Set the table
• Do the dishes once a week
• Put lunchbox on sink after school
• Change into play clothes after school
• Eat 2 pieces of fruit each day
• Bring home a school reader each school night
• Bring your belongings in from the car
• Sweep the kitchen floor
• Wipe the bench tops in your room
• Make your bed each morning
• Encourage your brother with kind words
• Read a book each day
• Write a sentence each day
• Look in the mirror and say I Love You
• Encourage a friend with kind words
• Clear the table of dishes and placemats after dinner
• Cook a meal once per week (with help)
• Take lunch orders to tuckshop
• Tidy classroom / area at the end of each day