Real household jobs for 8- to 10-year-olds: the dishwasher, their own laundry, the table and the pet. Each one earns points toward a goal they pick.
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 90).
| Chore | Pts | This week | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| My room | |||||||||
| Bed made, room tidy | +1 | ||||||||
| School bag packed the night before | +1 | ||||||||
| Kitchen | |||||||||
| Set and cleared the table | +1 | ||||||||
| Loaded or unloaded the dishwasher | +2 | ||||||||
| Helped make dinner | +2 | ||||||||
| Around the house | |||||||||
| Folded and put away my laundry | +2 | ||||||||
| Took out trash or recycling | +1 | ||||||||
| Fed or walked the pet | +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.
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