A chore chart they'll want to fill

Why a chart works

Kids do more when they can see the job, the day and how close the reward is. A chart takes the reminding out of your voice and puts it on the fridge. Keep it short: three to five chores a day, ones they can finish without help.

Gold Star works both ways. Print the chart for stickers and pens, or keep it on your phone and tap a square to give a star, with the reward counting down as they go.

Questions

Is it free? Do I need an account?

Free, no account, no ads. Your chart and the stars live on this phone. Print it as often as you like.

How many chores should a child have?

Three to five a day is a good start for most ages. Pick ones they can finish alone, so the star is theirs. Add one more when the chart starts to feel easy.

Can both parents tick the same chart?

Tap Share to send the chart to the other phone. Each phone keeps its own stars, so agree on who ticks, or keep the printed chart on the fridge as the one that counts.

How do the rewards work?

Set how many stars earn the reward and what it is, like 20 stars for pizza night. The chart counts down from the stars your child has this week, so they can see how close they are.

What happens at the end of the week?

On Monday the chart starts a fresh week. Last week's total stays, so you can say how it compares.

Will it print nicely?

Each child gets a landscape page with big squares for stickers or ticks, their name and the reward. Choose A4 or Letter in the print dialog.

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