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We might have to admit it - doing household chores doesn't tend to come at the top of the fun list for kids.
However, teaching kids from an early age the importance of chipping in on the household chores is a great way to give them a sense of responsibility. Not to mention it will give them a small idea of how much parents do to help them out!
But never fear, chores don't have to be boring. And with a fun homemade chore chart, kids will love getting those daily chores crossed off. So we've put together a list of instructions for our favourite chore chart ideas so your kids can have a colourful and interactive way of crossing off each chore. For children of different ages, having age-appropriate chores and suitable rewards for them (such as screen time or pocket money) can be a great way of motivating the whole family to get involved with the chores chart.
This super easy kids chores chart is a great way to remind the kids of those daily or weekly tasks that need to get done.
Ages: 4+
Materials: One rectangle of card or wood, coloured paint, wooden craft letters or coloured paper and card to cut letters out of, wooden clothes pegs, pens, piece of string, glue or sticky tape.
How to make the chore chart:
This fun DIY chore chart is bound to get your kids helping around the house.
Ages: 4+
Materials: Shallow metal baking tray, several magnets, paint that can be used on metal, card, coloured pens and pencils, glue, string
How to make the chore chart:
Tip: If your chart is for weekly chores, make multiple copies of the magnets for chores that need doing every day. For example, have seven magnets for making the bed.
One of these cute DIY chore charts for kids is ideal for encouraging them to help out with the chores around the house.
Ages: 7+
Materials: Wooden picture frame, drawing pins, string or wire, small envelopes, mini binder clips, card, coloured pens
How to make the chore chart:
Using blackboard paint, this DIY chore chart transforms an old clipboard into a kids chore chart.
Ages: 4+
Materials: Clipboard (or piece of wooden board), blackboard paint, white or coloured paint, chalk
How to make the chore chart:
This is one of those DIY chore chart ideas that is so simple it's barely even a chart - it's more like a rewards system to encourage kids to complete their chores.
Ages: 4+
Materials: Lollipop sticks, two pieces of card, coloured pens and pencils, coloured paint
How to make the chore chart:
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