Chore chart for an 8-year-old — free printable PDF

A chore chart for an 8-year-old, the age when the chart starts pulling weight in the household. Nine chores across the week, star values that scale with the job, the dishwasher and the dog already on it. Print it Monday, read the totals Sunday. The conversation that comes out of the star column is usually more useful than the stars themselves.
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Questions parents ask

What chores are appropriate for a 8-year-old?

Eight can do most of what an adult considers a real chore, just slower. Pack lunch, empty the dishwasher, fold a load of laundry, take out recycling, wipe the counters, walk the dog. Twenty minutes of reading and twenty of piano belong on the chart too. Star values start to matter — bigger jobs earn more.

How many chores should be on a 8-year-old's chart?

Seven to nine. By eight the kid can read across a row, count their own stars, and see what is still open without waiting for a parent to narrate the list.

Should I pay stars or money?

Stars are a record, not a currency. Use them to see what happened during the week. If your family pays for bigger extra jobs, keep that rule separate from ordinary family responsibilities.

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