Chore Chart & Allowance Tracker

Page 1 of 3 — Age-Appropriate Chore Guide
Real chore ideas by age band

Ages 4–6

  1. put toys away
  2. make bed
  3. set table
  4. feed pet
  5. water plants
  6. sort laundry into piles
  7. wipe low surfaces with damp cloth
  8. put dirty clothes in hamper
  9. carry light groceries
  10. match socks
  11. help load dishwasher
  12. empty small trash cans

Ages 7–10

  1. vacuum living room
  2. load/unload dishwasher
  3. fold and put away laundry
  4. clean bathroom sink and mirror
  5. sweep porch
  6. rake leaves
  7. walk dog
  8. help cook simple meals
  9. clean windows with spray
  10. organize bedroom closet
  11. take out recycling
  12. clean microwave
  13. wipe kitchen counters
  14. mop hard floors
  15. help with grocery shopping

Ages 11–16

  1. mow lawn
  2. deep clean bathroom (toilet/tub/floor)
  3. cook dinner independently
  4. do own laundry start to finish
  5. grocery shop with list
  6. wash and vacuum car
  7. shovel snow
  8. babysit younger siblings
  9. clean kitchen after dinner
  10. budget own spending
  11. do yard work
  12. iron clothes
  13. change bedsheets
  14. clean oven
  15. organize garage/storage

Chore Chart & Allowance Tracker

Page 2 of 3 — Weekly Chore Chart
Commission-style weekly tracking page

Child's Name

Week of

ChoreMonTueWedThuFriSatSun$Earned

Weekly Total Earned

Saved

Spent

Bonus Chore

Extra choreAmountCompleted ✓

Chore Chart & Allowance Tracker

Page 3 of 3 — Allowance Tracker + Savings Jar Labels
Track progress and cut out money jars
DateTask CompletedAmount EarnedSavedSpentBalance
Commission vs. flat-rate: Commission teaches effort-to-earn. Flat-rate allowance helps with budgeting. Many families use both: expected chores for contribution, bonus chores for extra money.

SAVE

Amount / Notes: __________________

SPEND

Amount / Notes: __________________

GIVE

Amount / Notes: __________________

EMERGENCY

Amount / Notes: __________________

GOALS

Amount / Notes: __________________

COLLEGE FUND

Amount / Notes: __________________