Printable chore chart templates, blank and fillable PDF

The blank chore chart template

This template gives you 7 blank rows for chores, 7 day columns for Monday through Sunday, a reward line, and a line for the child's name. It comes in letter and A4 sizes, and in a color version plus an ink saving black outline version. The boxes fit a 1/2 inch star sticker or a simple check mark, so you can use what you already have.

The design is plain on purpose. No pictures, no borders that waste ink, no room for a child to get distracted. You can print it blank and let your child draw a small picture in the corner, or type everything and keep it clean. This template is meant to be used tonight, not saved for later.

How to fill in the fillable PDF

The filable PDF works in any browser or free PDF reader. You do not need special software, and you do not need to print a blank chart and write by hand unless you want to. Here are the steps:

1. Open the PDF in a browser or PDF reader.
2. Click inside a row on the left side.
3. Type the chore, like “make bed” or “feed cat”.
4. Click the name line and type your child's name.
5. Print at 100 percent, not “fit to page”.

If you prefer handwriting, just print the blank version. The fillable PDF also prints blank when you skip the typing, so you can decide at the last minute. No spreadsheet, no app, no account.

Which chores go on a blank chart

The right chores depend on your child's age and what they can do alone. Start with one or two tasks, then add more as they get the hang of it. Use the table below as a starting point, and adjust for your family.

For younger kids, keep the rows simple and the words short. For older kids, you can add time-based chores like “read for 20 minutes” or “practice piano”.

For age-specific ideas, see our chore charts by age page. You can also use the family chore chart for rotating tasks.

Excel, Google Docs or PDF

A spreadsheet can make a chore chart, but it is not made for a fridge. Spreadsheets need a screen, and a screen is not where a child sees their progress. A PDF prints once and stays on the fridge, where it works all week.

The fillable PDF is faster then a spreadsheet for a single chart. You type the chores, print, and you are done. No formulas, no tabs, no formatting. If you are making a chart for one family, a PDF is the simplest tool.

A spreadsheet is fine when you need to share a chart online, like with roommates who all have different schedules. But for a child's chart, a paper on the fridge is better. You can also use our guides on how to make a chore chart for more ideas.

Roommate and adult versions

The same blank template works for roommates and adults. Instead of chores for a child, the rows become areas of the house: kitchen, bathroom, living room, trash, or shared supplies. The day columns work the same, and the reward line can be a note for who owes who a coffee.

For a rotation, write each person's name in a row, then move the row down one column each week. That way everyone does each task eventually. You can also use the adult behavior chart for personal habits like exercise or reading.