After looking at all of these chore charts, I was recently “inspired” to make one of my own for my little guy. Yes, he is only 2 years old, but I really want him to grow up understanding the importance of helping out at home and cleaning up after yourself. (I can see my mother laughing as she reads this… I definitely didn’t always understand the importance of it growing up!) I knew there were little things around the house that he would be more than capable of helping with and I knew that a chore chart would get him excited.
I ended up going with a cookie sheet chore chart and tried to make it as two-year-old-friendly as possible. I made little magnetic cards that have pictures of the chores on them and I made sure to create a layout that would allow me to pick/change the chores each day. At the end of the day, if he has completed all of his chores (usually 4-6 of them) then he can pick a sticker for that day. If he has seven stickers at the end of the week he gets a small prize (a quarter for his piggy bank, an ice cream cone, a trip to the park, etc.)
Just so you don’t think I’m a slave driver giving my toddler six awful chores to do a day, here are some examples of his chores:
- Put dirty clothes in hamper
- Brush teeth
- Take dinner dishes to sink
- Put away toys
- Empty the dishwasher silverware basket
- Complete homeschool for the day
- Dust
- Help Dad outside
- Help put folded laundry away
- Help sort laundry
They are all really simple and most can be completed in a few minutes. The first four he has to do everyday and then I pick 1-2 others based on what needs to be done that day. So far, he has done really well and has been a great little helper!
If you are looking to get your kids more motivated to help out around the house, this is the post for you! These chore chart ideas are so CREATIVE and FUN they are bound to have your kids cleaning the toilet bowls till they sparkle and then begging for more! (okay, maybe not quite begging for more, but we can always dream right?)
25 Clever Chore Charts That Will Motivate Anyone (she: Mariah)
Respect, Responsibility, Right choices DIY Chore Chart ~ Dawn Nicole Designs
Daily Chore Chart Printable ~ Thirty Handmade Days
Chore, Reading, & Kindness Reward Punch Cards ~ My Sweet Sanity
Chore Sticks ~ Living Well Mom
Customizable Chore Chart ~ Is This Really My Life
Chore Ring ~ Meaningful Mama
Rustic Chore Chart ~ Decorated Room
The Mom Bucks System ~ Keeper of the Homestead
Preschool Chore Chart ~ Key Lime Digital Designs
Chore Chart & Checklist ~ Tips From A Typical Mom
Chore Chart Paint Chips ~ Mommy Moment
Cookie Sheet Chore Chart ~ Craftaholics Anonymous
Chore Chart Printable ~ Printable Crush
Customized Chore Cards ~ 11 Magnolia Lane
Work For Hire ~ The Chic Site
Post-It Note Chore Chart ~ Tater Tots and Jello
Ice Cream Chore Trainer ~ Caravan Shoppe
“Mom, I Need Money” Job Chart ~ One Good Thing By Jillee
My Responsibility Chart ~ Coupons Are Great
Chore Card System ~ The Idea Room
Spinning Chore Wheel ~ All Things Thrifty
Velcro Chore Chart ~ One Creative Mommy
Star Wars Chore Chart ~ Free Homeschool Deals
Washi Tape “Big Helper” Board ~ Project Nursery
Chore Monster ~ Urban Threads
