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Printable Chore Charts and Allowance Charts for Kids
Build good habits and teach money at the same time. These free printable chore charts make it easy to track chores, earn an allowance, and learn to save, spend, and give — a weekly chore chart, an allowance earnings chart, a save-spend-give tracker, and a reward chart. Perfect for home or the classroom.
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Printable chore & allowance charts
Start with the complete set, or grab just the chart you need. The Weekly Chore Chart is free with no sign-in; the rest are free with a Money Instructor account.
Complete Chore Chart Set
All four printables in one file — the weekly chore chart, the allowance & chore chart, the save-spend-give tracker, and the reward chart. Print once for the whole routine.
What’s Inside
Four charts that grow with your kids
Start with a simple check-off chart, then add money as kids are ready — earning an allowance, then learning to save, spend, and give.
For younger kids & the whole family
Weekly Chore Chart
A clean check-off grid — write the chores, then check a circle each day. A star tracker and a reward line keep kids motivated all week.
Where chores meet money
Allowance & Chore Chart
Give each chore a dollar value, check off the days, and total the week’s earnings — a hands-on first lesson in earning and adding money.
How to Use
Set up a chore chart in five steps
- Pick the chores. Write the jobs your child is responsible for — make the bed, feed a pet, set the table. Start with just a few.
- Decide what each chore is worth. For the allowance chart, give each chore a dollar amount so kids see how work turns into money.
- Check off each day. Every time a chore gets done, check the circle for that day. A filled row feels great and builds the habit.
- Add up the earnings. At the end of the week, total the “earned” column to find the allowance — real practice adding money.
- Save, spend, and give. Use the Save-Spend-Give tracker to split the allowance into three jars, so good money habits start early.
At Home & In Class
Six ways to use the charts
Home routine
Post the Weekly Chore Chart on the fridge so kids can check off jobs on their own.
Earn an allowance
Use the Allowance & Chore Chart to tie chores to pay — a first lesson in earning money.
Classroom jobs
Run classroom jobs (line leader, librarian, banker) and track them with the chore chart.
First budget
The Save-Spend-Give tracker is a kid-friendly budget — pair it with the budget worksheets as kids grow.
Reward a goal
Use the Reward & Goal Chart to work toward something special — earn a star for each job done.
Classroom economy
Plug the charts into a classroom economy where students earn and manage class money.
What It Teaches
Habits and money skills kids build
Chore charts do more than get jobs done — they teach responsibility and the first lessons about money. Pair them with budgeting lessons, a classroom economy, and printable play money for a complete money unit.
- Build responsibility and follow-through with a clear, visual routine
- See how work earns money by giving each chore a value
- Practice adding up money to total weekly earnings
- Start the save-spend-give habit — a first budget
- Set a goal and stick with it to earn a reward
For Parents & Teachers
Printing & prep tips
A few small choices make these charts reusable all year.
- Print on plain paper for the week, or on cardstock for a chart that lasts.
- Slip a chart into a sheet protector and use a dry-erase marker to reuse it every week.
- Print a fresh Weekly Chore Chart each week and keep the Save-Spend-Give tracker going all month.
- Hang the chart somewhere everyone can see — the fridge, a bedroom door, or a classroom wall.
- Let kids pick their own chores and rewards to write in — it builds ownership.
- Grab the complete set to print all four charts in one go.
Common Questions
Chore Chart FAQ
Are these chore charts free?
Yes. The Weekly Chore Chart is free with no sign-in. The Allowance & Chore Chart, Save-Spend-Give tracker, Reward chart, and the complete set are free with a Money Instructor account.
What charts are included?
Four printables: a Weekly Chore Chart (a simple check-off grid), an Allowance & Chore Chart (give each chore a dollar value and total the week’s earnings), a Save-Spend-Give tracker (a first budget), and a Reward & Goal chart. The complete set bundles all four in one file.
What ages are these chore charts for?
The Weekly Chore Chart and Reward chart work for preschool and elementary kids. The Allowance & Chore Chart and the Save-Spend-Give tracker add money, so they suit early elementary through middle school — and they work at home or in the classroom.
How much allowance should I pay per chore?
That is up to your family. Many families pay a small amount per chore (a quarter, fifty cents, a dollar) or a set weekly allowance for finishing the whole chart. The Allowance & Chore Chart lets you write in whatever amounts you choose.
What is the save-spend-give method?
It is a simple way to teach kids to divide money into three jars: save for a goal, spend on small things now, and give to help others. Splitting every allowance builds lifelong money habits, and the tracker makes it easy to see each jar grow.
Can I use these in the classroom?
Yes. Track classroom jobs with the chore chart, or run a full classroom economy where students earn class money for jobs and manage it with the Save-Spend-Give tracker and play money.
Do chore charts really work?
They help a lot. A visual chart makes expectations clear, lets kids track their own progress, and turns a routine into something they can see and feel proud of. Tying chores to allowance adds a real-world money lesson on top.
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