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Family chores everyone can help with
Start with a small job you can do together, then give each person a turn. Use the example below or print a blank family chore chart for your fridge.
A week of chores for parents and children
Emma and Oliver share jobs with Sophie and Noah. They choose one manageable chore for each day and agree what the child can do and what the adult will handle.
| Day | Chore | Who helps | How they do it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | Set the table | Emma and Noah | Emma handles anything hot. Noah puts out napkins and spoons. |
| Tuesday | Fold the laundry | Oliver and Sophie | Sophie pairs socks while Oliver folds the larger items. |
| Wednesday | Tidy the living room | Everyone | Each person puts away five things. Stop after five minutes. |
| Thursday | Water the plants | Emma and Sophie | Sophie checks which pots feel dry. Emma helps with the high shelves. |
| Friday | Sort the recycling | Oliver and Noah | Noah sorts clean paper and cardboard. Oliver handles glass and takes the bin out. |
| Saturday | Change the bedsheets | Emma and Sophie | Sophie collects pillowcases. Emma helps fit the clean sheets. |
| Sunday | Plan next week | Everyone | Keep what worked, swap jobs around busy days and pick one job to practise. |
Printable family chore chart
Week beginning ____________________
| Day | Chore | Who helps | Done |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | ☐ | ||
| Tuesday | ☐ | ||
| Wednesday | ☐ | ||
| Thursday | ☐ | ||
| Friday | ☐ | ||
| Saturday | ☐ | ||
| Sunday | ☐ |
Choose Save as PDF in the print window to keep a copy.
Go from helping to taking a turn
- Do the first round together. Show where the supplies go and what a finished job looks like. For folding laundry, start with matching socks.
- Hand over one step at a time. When a child is ready, let them choose when to do their part and check it off themselves or with you.
- Share the planning too. At the end of the week, ask what felt easy and what needs a swap. Adults choose jobs that suit each child and handle hot, sharp, heavy or hazardous items.
Set up the family routine in HomeShine
- In Tasks, tap + and add a job such as Fold the laundry together.
- Set the first date and choose Weekly under Repeat. Assign the job to the person who will get it started.
- In Optional details, add a short checklist such as pair socks, fold towels and put the clean laundry away.
- For a quick tidy together, use Quick Tidy and pick one small spot before the timer starts.
Shared chores, standard repeats and Quick Tidy are included in Free. An adult can manage the family household and supervise children’s use.
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