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A blank weekly chart to fill in together, with simple chore ideas for age four on this page.
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Chores for 5-year-olds
Good chores for 5-year-olds are short jobs they can see and finish: toys in bins, clothes in the hamper, napkins on the table, shoes by the door, books on the shelf, and pet water with help.
Printable chart
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A blank weekly chart plus practical ideas for a six-year-old. Add your own names and habits.
Chores By Room And Routine
Five is a bridge year. Some kids still need picture cues. Some are ready for words and a weekly chart.
| Area | Chores | Parent support |
|---|---|---|
| Bedroom | Pajamas away, hamper clothes, choose outfit | Keep choices small. |
| Kitchen | Napkins on table, clear own plate, match cups | Expect spills. |
| Entry | Shoes by door, backpack on hook, coat on peg | Put hooks at kid height. |
Why The System Breaks
At five, adults often expect independence before the child is ready. The parent still has to translate the page into action and help the first step happen.
The Choreeo loop
Choreeo keeps the kid-facing part on paper. Grown-ups use Choreeo on the web to save names and habits, share turns, and edit the chart before reprinting. Kids do not need another screen.
Keep the paper. Skip the rewriting.
Use the free PDF by hand, or let Choreeo make a personalized chart with shared turns and each kid’s habits.
Make your family’s chartQuestions parents ask
What chores should a 5-year-old do?
Use visible jobs: toys in bins, clothes in the hamper, napkins on the table, shoes by the door, and simple pet help with a parent nearby.
Should a 5-year-old have a picture chore chart?
Many should. If reading is still slow, picture cues help the chart do its job without making the parent read every row.
How many chores should a 5-year-old have?
Three to six is enough. A morning routine can take three rows by itself.