A chore, behaviour, reward and potty chart maker for kids, classrooms and families
Pick a chart type — chore chart, behaviour chart (home or classroom), reward / sticker chart or potty training chart — and each loads sensible starter wording that you can edit. Type the names, list the chores or goals and this chore chart maker prints a weekly chart in seconds. Choose one chart per child — a page for each name with the chores down the side, the days across the top and a box, star or sticker circle for every day — or a family grid with the names across the top and seven small marks in every cell. Pick kid-friendly colours (each child gets their own colour), soft pastels or plain black and white, add real dates for a chosen week and finish with a reward line.
Charts work because they are visible and simple: a star to colour in or a sticker to stick is a reward in itself for younger children, and a tick box keeps older kids and housemates honest. The chart prints from your browser or downloads as a PDF (one page per child) or a PNG; nothing is uploaded.
How to use the Chore Chart Maker
- Choose the chart type (chore, behaviour, reward or potty) to load starter text, then edit the names (comma-separated; up to 40 for per-child pages, 8 for the family grid) and the chores or goals one per line (up to 20).
- Choose the layout: one weekly chart per child, or a family grid with everyone on one page.
- Pick the days (Monday to Sunday, Sunday to Saturday or weekdays only) and the mark: checkbox, star to colour in or sticker circle.
- Not sure what to ask of them? Pick an age under Fill in chores for an age for a ready list of age-appropriate chores, then edit it. Choose a colour theme, optionally set the week to print the dates, and keep the reward line if you use rewards.
- Press Print chart or download the PDF or PNG, then stick it on the fridge at child height.
Chore Chart Maker features
Behaviour, reward and potty presets
Starter goals such as “Kind hands and words” or “Wee in the potty”, a matching column heading and sticker or star marks. A classroom can enter a whole class list: one page per pupil.
Per-child pages or a family grid
A page for each child with large, easy-to-mark cells, or one sheet for the whole household.
Three kinds of mark
Checkboxes for ticks, stars to colour in, or dashed circles sized for standard 15–19 mm reward stickers.
Kid-friendly colours
A bright colour per child, soft pastels, or black and white for mono printers and colouring in.
Dated weeks
Pick any date and the chart shows the Monday-to-Sunday (or Sunday-to-Saturday) dates of that week.
Reward line
“Stars earned / Reward” at the bottom to agree the target and the prize in advance.
Weekend shading and fit-to-page
Weekends are tinted so school-day chores stand out, and rows resize so every chore fits.
Chores for kids by age: what to put on the chart
| Age | Chores that usually work | Tips |
|---|---|---|
| 2–3 | Put toys in the box, put dirty clothes in the basket, help feed the pet | Two or three chores, stars to colour, lots of praise |
| 4–5 | Make the bed (roughly), set the table, water plants, tidy shoes | Add a picture next to each chore after printing |
| 6–8 | Clear the table, feed and walk the pet, fold laundry, homework, pack the school bag | Five to seven chores; a weekly reward for a full row |
| 9–12 | Take out the bins, load the dishwasher, vacuum a room, cook a simple dish | Let them choose two chores; rotate the boring ones |
| Teens and housemates | Bathroom, kitchen clean, laundry, shopping, cooking night | Use the family grid and the checkbox mark; no stickers needed |
Making a chore chart that actually gets used
- Keep it short. Three chores for a preschooler, five to seven for a primary-age child. Everything else is a parent job.
- Be specific. “Tidy toys into the box before dinner” beats “tidy up”.
- Same time, same place. Mark the chart at a fixed moment (after dinner) and keep it where the child can reach it.
- Reward effort, not perfection. A full row earns the reward written on the chart; a missed day is just an empty box.
- Rotate weekly for shared households: print a new family grid each week and move the names across.
- Building routines for adults instead? The habit tracker printable uses the same grid for a whole month, and the weekly planner adds space for notes.
Chore Chart Maker FAQ
Can I make a chore chart for several children at once?
Yes. Enter all the names separated by commas. With “One weekly chart per child” the PDF has one page per name, each in that child’s colour; with “Family grid” everyone shares one page.
How do I add star stickers?
Choose “Sticker circle” as the mark: each cell gets a dashed circle sized for common 15–19 mm reward stickers. Choose “Star to colour in” if you would rather use crayons.
Does the chart show the dates of the week?
Yes, when you pick a date in “Week of”. The chart works out the start of that week and prints the dates under the day names; leave it empty for an undated chart you can photocopy.
Can I print it in black and white?
Yes. Choose the “Black and white” theme. The coloured themes also print acceptably in grey-scale, with the tints becoming light greys.
How many chores fit on a page?
Up to 20 chores on A4 or Letter landscape per child; the rows shrink to fit, and the tool warns if cells would become too small to mark.
Is a potty or behaviour chart a substitute for advice?
No. These are printable record sheets, not parenting, medical or educational advice. Children are ready for potty training at different ages; talk to your health visitor, paediatrician or teacher if you are unsure. Focus rewards on effort, and never use the chart to shame a child.
Is anything stored or uploaded?
No. Names and chores stay in your browser; the chart, PDF and PNG are generated on your device.