Simple jobs a 5-, 6- or 7-year-old can really do on their own, with a circle to color every day and a jar that fills toward a reward they choose.
Color a circle each day you do the job. Each one earns the points on its line. Suggested goal: about 3 good weeks of points (around 60).
| Chore | Pts | This week | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| My room | |||||||||
| Made my bed | +1 | ||||||||
| Put my toys away | +1 | ||||||||
| Dirty clothes in the hamper | +1 | ||||||||
| Getting ready | |||||||||
| Got dressed by myself | +1 | ||||||||
| Brushed teeth morning and night | +1 | ||||||||
| Helping out | |||||||||
| Set the table | +1 | ||||||||
| Fed the pet | +1 | ||||||||
| Helped put groceries away | +1 | ||||||||
| Our own | |||||||||
Pick four or five chores to start. Cross out the rest. A short list done daily beats a long list done never.
Let your child choose something they want and price it at about 3 good weeks of points. Our reward pricing guide has a simple formula.
Color the circles together each evening. Two minutes, no nagging, and the jar fills up.
Points buy experiences and treats, not cash. It keeps chores about being part of the family, not a job.
Compass is the app version of this chart. Kids check their own days on their phone, a parent approves with a tap, and the jar fills toward the goal. Every chore and point value is editable. 14 days free, then $4.99/month for the whole family.
Get Compass on the App Store