Here are **three printable options** ranging from a simple checklist to a visual "magnet-ready" layout. **Printing Tip:** For best results on a fridge, print on **cardstock** or regular paper and laminate (or cover with clear packing tape/contact paper) so you can use **dry-erase markers** weekly. --- ### OPTION 1: The "Clean & Simple" Weekly Grid (Best for standard printing) *Copy the text below into a Word/Google Doc, set to **Landscape**, print, and laminate.* # 🏠 THE WEEKLY CHORE CHART 🏠 **Week of: _______________** | **Reward Goal: _______________** | **DAY** | **AVA (7)**
βœ… 1. ___________________
βœ… 2. ___________________ | **LEO (10)**
βœ… 1. ___________________
βœ… 2. ___________________ | **PARENT INITIAL** | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **MON** | 1. Make Bed & Put PJs Away
2. Wipe Bathroom Sink | 1. Unload Dishwasher (Top Rack)
2. Take Out Kitchen Trash | ______ | | **TUE** | 1. Feed Pet / Check Water
2. Dust Living Room (Low surfaces) | 1. Load Dishwasher After Dinner
2. Vacuum Rugs / Sweep Kitchen | ______ | | **WED** | 1. Sort Laundry (Lights/Darks)
2. Water Plants | 1. Clean Toilet (Outside & Seat)
2. Bring In Mail / Packages | ______ | | **THU** | 1. Set Table for Dinner
2. Tidy Shoe Rack / Entryway | 1. Wash Countertops / Table
2. Take Recycling to Bin | ______ | | **FRI** | 1. **Bedroom Deep Clean** (Floor/Toys)
2. Help Pack School Lunches | 1. **Bedroom Deep Clean** (Floor/Desk)
2. Mop Kitchen Floor (Spray mop) | ______ | --- ### **BONUS WEEKEND SECTION (Optional)** | **SAT** | 1. Change Sheets / Put in Wash
2. Clean Out Backpack | 1. Mow / Yard Help (15 min)
2. Clean Out Lunchboxes | ______ | | **SUN** | **RESET DAY**
Prep clothes for Mon
Tidy Play Area | **RESET DAY**
Prep clothes for Mon
Organize Desk/School Papers | ______ | *** ### OPTION 2: The "Magnetic Strip" Layout (Cut apart for a magnetic board) *Print this page, **cut along the dotted lines**, laminate each strip, put a magnet on the back. Move "To Do" β†’ "Done" columns on fridge.* > **PRINT SETTINGS:** Portrait mode. Cut into 10 horizontal strips (5 days x 2 kids). --- #### **MONDAY** | **AVA** | ☐ Make Bed / PJs Away | ☐ Wipe Bathroom Sink | | **LEO** | ☐ Unload Dishwasher | ☐ Take Out Trash | *(Magnet: Move to "DONE" column when finished)* #### **TUESDAY** | **AVA** | ☐ Feed Pet / Water Bowl | ☐ Dust Low Surfaces | | **LEO** | ☐ Load Dishwasher | ☐ Vacuum / Sweep Kitchen | *(Magnet: Move to "DONE" column when finished)* #### **WEDNESDAY** | **AVA** | ☐ Sort Laundry | ☐ Water Plants | | **LEO** | ☐ Wipe Toilet Exterior | ☐ Get Mail / Packages | *(Magnet: Move to "DONE" column when finished)* #### **THURSDAY** | **AVA** | ☐ Set Dinner Table | ☐ Organize Shoes/Entry | | **LEO** | ☐ Wipe Counters/Table | ☐ Take Recycling Out | *(Magnet: Move to "DONE" column when finished)* #### **FRIDAY** | **AVA** | ☐ **Room Reset:** Toys/Floor | ☐ Pack Lunch Helper | | **LEO** | ☐ **Room Reset:** Floor/Desk | ☐ Spray Mop Kitchen | *(Magnet: Move to "DONE" column when finished)* --- ### OPTION 3: The "Copy-Paste into Excel/Sheets" Version (Customizable) *Copy the table below **including the pipes `|`**, paste into Cell A1 of Excel or Google Sheets. It will auto-split into columns. Adjust row heights, print Landscape.* | Day | Ava (7) - Chore 1 | Ava (7) - Chore 2 | Leo (10) - Chore 1 | Leo (10) - Chore 2 | Done? (Initials) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Mon** | Make Bed & Put Away PJs | Wipe Bathroom Sink/Counter | Unload Dishwasher (Top) | Take Out Kitchen Trash | | | **Tue** | Feed Pet & Refresh Water | Dust Living Room (Baseboards) | Load Dishwasher (Post-Dinner) | Vacuum Rugs / Sweep Kitchen | | | **Wed** | Sort Laundry (Colors/Whites) | Water Indoor Plants | Clean Toilet Exterior & Seat | Bring In Mail / Amazon Boxes | | | **Thu** | Set Table for Dinner | Organize Entryway / Shoes | Wipe Kitchen Counters & Table | Take Recycling to Big Bin | | | **Fri** | **Room Reset:** Floor, Toys, Trash | Help Make Lunches / Snacks | **Room Reset:** Floor, Desk, Trash | Spray-Mop Kitchen Floor | | --- ### 🧠 **Age-Appropriate "How-To" Cheat Sheet (Tape this inside a cabinet door)** *Print this small for reference so you aren't re-teaching every Monday.* | **Ava (7) - "The Helper"** | **Leo (10) - "The Captain"** | | :--- | :--- | | **Make Bed:** Pull up comforter, place pillow. Perfection not required. | **Dishwasher:** Knives down, plastics top rack, start button. | | **Wipe Sink:** Spray (vinegar water), wipe circle motion, rinse cloth. | **Vacuum:** Slow rows, empty canister when full, wind cord. | | **Feed Pet:** 1 scoop dry food, fill water to line. | **Toilet:** Spray outside/tank/seat. Wipe top to bottom. *No bowl brush yet.* | | **Sort Laundry:** Two piles: Lights / Darks. (No folding yet). | **Trash/Recycle:** Tie bag, replace liner. Knows which bin is which. | | **Set Table:** Plate, napkin, fork/knife/spoon, cup. | **Mop:** Spray mop only. Figure-8 motion. Rinse pad when dirty. | | **Room Reset:** "Floor Clear" rule. Toys in bins, clothes in hamper, trash in can. | **Room Reset:** Floor clear + Desk clear + Make bed properly + Dirty laundry basket. | --- ### πŸ’‘ **3 Pro-Tips for Fridge Success** 1. **The "Sunday Night Setup":** Spend 5 mins Sunday filling in the specific chores for the week (or rotating the strips) so Monday morning isn't chaotic. 2. **Visual Timers:** Set an Alexa/Google timer for **"Chore Time: 15 Minutes"**. Race the clock. It prevents the "I'll do it later" spiral. 3. **The "Inspection" Rule:** Chore isn't "Done" until a Parent initials the box. Teaches quality control without you naggingβ€”*they* come to *you* for the checkmark.