The Mom Memo
tldr; Customizable Chore Chart
We are big believers in kids helping out with chores. It’s important for them to learn the value of hard work and responsibility and it teaches them valuable life skills like responsibility, time management, and problem-solving. We’re even challenging you to not pay your kids for chores — remind them everyone needs to pitch in around the house to make things more successful.
We know not all kids are going to love doing chores. But we think it’s important to make it clear to them that chores are a part of life. And that they’re not just doing it for us, they’re doing it for themselves.
Of course, it’s important to start small. And to make sure that the chores are age-appropriate. That’s where we come in! We’ve put together two print-ready chore charts that will help keep your kids accountable, along with a list of age-appropriate chore ideas.
Text-Based Chore Chart
Perfect for kids that can read and recognize words for household items and tasks.
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Image-Based Chore Chart
Perfect for littles who don’t have a lot of reading experience or respond better to imagery. Draw the chore that you want them to complete. Keep it simple: draw a shirt or sock to symbolize picking up clothes.
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Finally, add the finished touches to your chore chart system with these items:
Print out your chore list and put it in a frame for a cute look that also functions as a dry-erase board!
Add velcro strips to the back of the frame and the surface you want it to hang on for easy removal and placement. This gives you the flexibility to hang it up and pull it down to reset it for the next week or when the chores list needs to be updated!
Customize your list each week by using dry-erase markers. Easily wipe writing away from glass or dry-erase surfaces.
This marker holder keeps all of your dry-erase markers in one convenient spot. Why bother doing chores if we can’t be organized about the situation to begin with!
Dry-Erase Markers with Magnets (if using a magnetic surface)
If you’re using a magnetic surface to hold your chore chart, consider using dry-erase markers with magnets. No extra marker holder required!