Here's a ready-to-print chart. Just print this page (landscape works well) and stick it on the fridge.
| Day | Ava (7) | Leo (10) |
|---|---|---|
| **Mon** | ☐ Make your bed
☐ Put dishes in the dishwasher | ☐ Unload dishwasher
☐ Take out trash |
| **Tue** | ☐ Feed the pet
☐ Tidy up toys & books | ☐ Sweep kitchen floor
☐ Wipe bathroom sink |
| **Wed** | ☐ Set the dinner table
☐ Dirty clothes in hamper | ☐ Fold laundry
☐ Empty recycling |
| **Thu** | ☐ Wipe kitchen table
☐ Water the plants | ☐ Vacuum living room
☐ Wipe mirrors |
| **Fri** | ☐ Sort laundry into piles
☐ Sweep up crumbs | ☐ Mop kitchen floor
☐ Wipe bathroom counter |
**Easy swaps if a chore doesn't fit your house:** make bed, put shoes away, load dishwasher, dust low shelves, walk the dog, rake leaves, clean toilet, pack school bag, wipe baseboards.
Two tips:
- Let them check boxes with a dry-erase marker if you laminate it (or slide it in a sheet protector) so you can reuse it each week.
- A small reward for a full week of checkmarks — screen time, pick dessert, etc. — helps a lot at these ages.
Want a blank version where you write in your own chores, or should I adjust any of these?