Family chore schedule
Family chore schedule: a fair weekly plan for 2 to 4 kids
Enter your children's ages, pick a system and the days: the plan shares out the jobs so each child only gets jobs they can do.
Children
Child 1
Child 2
Child 3
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Our family jobs
Weekly rotation · On: Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
- Child 1 (4)
- Child 2 (7)
- Child 3 (11)
| Job | Week 1Week 1 | Week 2Week 2 | Week 3Week 3 | Week 4Week 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Set the table | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
 Clear the table | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
 Wipe the table | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
 Empty the dishwasher | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
 Feed the pet | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
 Sort the recycling | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
Family goal
When every job is done, we earn:
Jobs per child over the plan
Child 1 (4): 8 · Child 2 (7): 8 · Child 3 (11): 8
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In short
Split shared jobs by age first, so each child only gets jobs inside their ability: a 4 year old sets the table while an 11 year old takes out the trash. Then pick 1 system: a weekly rotation so everyone learns every job, fixed zones so each child masters theirs, or a daily wheel for variety.
How to use it
- Add 2 to 4 children with their age (a nickname is optional and stays in your browser).
- Choose rotation, zones or wheel, the days and the jobs that fit your home.
- Print the plan, hang it in the kitchen and choose the family goal together.
Worked example: 3 children aged 4, 7 and 11
Here is what each system gives for 3 children aged 4, 7 and 11 with the default jobs. Each job only goes to a child old enough for it, following the age ranges of our chore library, and the counts under each table show how the load is shared.
- Child 1 (4)
- Child 2 (7)
- Child 3 (11)
| Job | Week 1Week 1 | Week 2Week 2 | Week 3Week 3 | Week 4Week 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Set the table | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Clear the table | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Wipe the table | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Empty the dishwasher | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Feed the pet | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Sort the recycling | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
Child 1 (4): 8 · Child 2 (7): 8 · Child 3 (11): 8
| Job | Week 1Week 1 | Week 2Week 2 | Week 3Week 3 | Week 4Week 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Set the table | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Clear the table | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Wipe the table | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Empty the dishwasher | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Feed the pet | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Sort the recycling | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Child 1 (4): 8 · Child 2 (7): 8 · Child 3 (11): 8
| Job | MMon | TTue | WWed | TThu | FFri |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Set the table | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| Clear the table | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Wipe the table | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Empty the dishwasher | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Feed the pet | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Sort the recycling | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
Child 1 (4): 10 · Child 2 (7): 10 · Child 3 (11): 10
Rotation, zones or wheel?
| System | How it works | Good for | Watch out |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekly rotation | Jobs move to the next child every week. | Fairness, and everyone learns every job. | Younger children need help when a harder job comes round. |
| Fixed zones | Each child keeps the same jobs for weeks. | Mastery and fewer reminders. | Swap zones every few weeks so nobody keeps the least liked job. |
| Chore wheel | Jobs move every day. | Variety for children who get bored. | Harder to remember: hang the plan where everyone sees it. |
Fair when the jobs differ
Older children can carry bigger jobs and younger ones smaller ones: fair means each child helps as much as they can at their age. The plan counts jobs per child, so the load stays visible to everyone. Our guide to sibling harmony has more on avoiding comparisons.
A shared family goal
Add 1 goal the whole family works toward, such as a picnic or a film night, unlocked when every job of the week is done. A shared goal turns siblings into a team. A family meeting is a good moment to choose it and to swap jobs that do not work.
Questions parents ask
How do I split chores between kids of different ages?
Start from what each child can do at their age, then share out the jobs they can all do. The plan uses the age ranges of our chore library and gives each job only to a child old enough for it.
Should siblings do the same chores?
They can, for jobs they can all do, and harder jobs can stay with older children. What matters is that each child helps as much as they can and sees how the jobs are shared.
How often should chores rotate?
Every week is a common rhythm: long enough to learn a job, short enough to keep it fair. Zones can stay for several weeks; a daily wheel suits children who like variety.
What if 1 child does more?
Look at the counts under the plan together. If an older child carries more because of age, say it openly and thank them. If 1 child keeps skipping, talk about it at a family meeting and adjust.
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