Rooted in Scripture · Jennifer Kapp
Free printable chore guide

Take the Guesswork Out of Kids’ Chores

Choose realistic responsibilities for your child’s age, teach the work clearly, and begin with one faithful step.

  • Practical chore ideas from ages 3–4 through the teen years
  • Simple reminders for training before expecting independence
  • A quick guide to choosing one child and one chore
  • Homestead bonus ideas for gardens, eggs, and small animals
Every child is different. Consider maturity, strength, judgment, experience, and the supervision each job requires.
Choose one child. Teach one chore. Check the work with patience.
Inside the guide

Age-appropriate ideas for ordinary family life.

Use the chart as a starting point, then adjust each responsibility to fit your child and your home.

Choose WiselyFind realistic ideas for each age group without expecting a child to think or work like an adult.
Teach ClearlyShow the job, do it together, and check the work until your child can complete it well.
Start SmallBegin with one child and one chore instead of trying to change the whole household in one day.