Chore charts are also called reward charts, behavior charts, chore calendars, chore lists or task lists. A chore chart is a listing used to track and organize the house work. The chart can be physical or virtual and is often a means used by parents to post chores expected of their children.
Different homes have different ways of organizing and implementing a chore system, including simple paper charts tacked on the refrigerator. There has been a lot of research, experiential evidence and discussion of chore charts.
Chore charts list household tasks, sometimes one chore chart per child and sometimes a combined list. Since children of different abilities and ages can handle various responsibilities, the chores featured on a chore chart can be divided by age.
Younger children may not responsibly handle complex chores, but may still be able and want to help around the house. 6 Year kids are able to make much more things, than 4-year ones. So You should choose chore charts by your kid's age. This may help instill the good habit of responsibility from an early age.
Below is a listing of age appropriate chores:
3-5 years:
Children at 6–8 years old like to be independent, so chores they can do by themselves are an ideal fit. Some of these include:
For children 9–12 years old are important in instilling responsibility, so reward and punishment can be introduced. Chores and additional responsibilities can include:
Teenagers can handle most household chores, but reward and consequence are important now because their schedules may force them to be forgetful about household duties. More chores include:
While some parents do not give allowance or reward for household chores, there is evidence that allowance and reward helps to create financially sound adults and teach financial responsibility.