A Sample Chore Chart

Here is an example of a chore chart used for a family of eight children.

Each of the smile stickers represents a child. The children range in age from 14 years (dark blue sticker) to 4 years (beige sticker). As can be seen the younger children have less duties.

The chores are:

Clean Bathrooms (upstairs, basement, powder room)
Load and Empty Dishwasher
Dust and Vacuum (living room, study, dining room, office, halls, basement bedroom)
Garbage/Recycling
Kitchen Help
Broom Sweeping
Take Care of Cat
Laundry
Car Choice -- a privilege, not a chore!

Chores change every week as shown. To keep track of the week, a large paper clip attached to the top of the sheet is moved over the correct column.

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