Family Household Chores Checklist

These chore charts were designed to go along the existing system, and help us keep better track of the chores that we have our kids do on a daily basis: some that are expected and some that are paid. The chart is divided into three parts daily: 3-morning chores, 3-afternoon chores, and 3 paid chores. In our house, the morning and afternoon chores must be completed in order for the paid chores to receive compensation.

This Family Chore Chart Sample covers the most important topics that you are looking for and will help you to structure the weekly tasks that have to be done. You may allocate the activity, on what day, each member of the family (if old enough) will do what chore. 

For example, the Oldest son puts dishes away on Monday, Mother on Tuesday, Father on Wednesday, Brother on Thursday, etc. Everyone should be responsible for their own rooms; if old enough, and if a room is shared – the responsibility is shared. 

You can also sit down with a calendar for the weekly and monthly chores and assign them to family members. Keep the calendar where it is easily accessible or where it is easily visible.

• Make the beds

• Clean up kids room and play area

• Separate laundry, wash if necessary, put clothes away

• Wash and load dishwasher

• Wipe down kitchen counters, sink, appliances that were used

• Wipe down bathroom counter, sink, spray and wipe the tub

• Empty trash where needed, i.e. kitchen, bathrooms, office

• Mop and wax floors

• Dust and remove cobwebs

• Vacuum floors throughout the house

• Vacuum furniture if necessary

• Clean closets

Feel free to download this intuitive template that is available in several kinds of formats, or try any other of our basic or advanced templates, forms, or documents. Don't reinvent the wheel every time you start something new... 

It’s recommended to print and laminate these chore charts. Use a non-waterproof pen to check off the chores that are completed (if it does not come off, try to remove it with nail polish remover}. Introduce a ‘payday’ once a week. If you are interested, you can download this School Chore Char template and save yourself time and effort! You will see complete your tasks with your kids has never been simpler!