PouchPrintable chore chart for multiple kids
Quick answer
A chore chart for several kids works best with one shared sheet or one page per child, jobs matched to each child's age, and a weekly rotation for the jobs nobody likes. Print the sample below, edit the chores to fit your family, and review it on the same day each week.
A sample chart for siblings
This sample suits a family with a younger child and an older one. Swap the chores to match your kids. Fair does not have to mean identical: the older child takes bigger jobs, the younger one takes simpler ones.
Sibling chart: two kids
| Chore | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Make own bed | |||||||
| Clear own plate | |||||||
| Set the table | |||||||
| Feed the pet | |||||||
| Put away own laundryonce this week | |||||||
| Take out recyclingonce this week | |||||||
| Wipe bathroom sinkonce this week |
Setting it up
- List every job the house needs in a week. Let the kids add to it.
- Mark the jobs each child does for themselves, such as their own bed and plate.
- Share the group jobs: table, pet, trash and recycling.
- Match each job to a child by age and skill, not by what is easiest for you.
- Print one sheet per child, or one big sheet with a column per child.
Splitting group jobs fairly
| Week | Table | Pet | Recycling |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Child A | Child B | Child A |
| Week 2 | Child B | Child A | Child B |
| Week 3 | Child A | Child B | Child A |
| Week 4 | Child B | Child A | Child B |
Swap the columns every week so nobody gets stuck with the same job. If one child is much younger, give them a lighter version of the same job, such as carrying napkins while the older one sets plates.
Running it each week
- Pick one day to review, such as Sunday after dinner.
- Let each child tick off their own sheet.
- Talk about one thing that went well and one change.
- Rotate the group jobs and print or write the new week.
Making it last past week two
Many families keep rewards the same for each child, even if the jobs differ. If you use money, read the guide on allowance for siblings first. You can build the chart in the chart maker, or track pretend balances for each child in Pouch.
Ages and jobs
The chores by age page shows what children often do at each age. Kids vary, so use it as a starting point.
Questions parents ask
Should each child have their own chart?
Many families print one sheet per child so a child sees only their jobs. A single sheet with columns works if the kids are close in age.
How do I make chores fair between older and younger kids?
Give the older child bigger jobs and the younger one lighter ones, and rotate the shared jobs weekly.
What if my kids fight over who does what?
Use a written rotation so the schedule decides, not you. Review it weekly.
Can I print a chart for more than three kids?
Yes. Print one sheet per child or give each child a column on a larger sheet.