Printables: Chore Charts

Chore charts are essential for the household. With an articulated routine that lets everybody share in their household role, chores are much less of a hassle. The printable chart is easily downloadable so that it can be shared between family members online or on paper. If printed, the chore chart goes well on refrigerators or bedroom doors as a reminder for who is responsible for what. Since the square boxes are large enough to write in, handwriting does not have to be messy or squished down to size. There is a spot for every day of the week that can easily be checked off when finished. Most chores do not have to be done every day of the week. Lawn mowing or laundry can usually be accomplished in one day. By writing in whichever chore needs to be done on a specific day, all the tasks easily fit throughout the week. Dish-washing or making the bed can be done on a daily basis, but because the squares have so much space, multiple items can fit in one box. Since the chore chart is printable, it can be taped almost anywhere in the house. There is something special about being able to physically check-off the tasks that have been accomplished that leave many children and adults with a feeling of satisfaction and pride. Chore charts help build responsibility and team effort. Since working together is important for any society to function, teaching children how to pitch in at an early age is crucial to their development. By starting a chore chart from an early age, organizational skills as well as compassion and personal responsibility can be nurtured.