Below are chore charts from several different families. We know that moms are interested in gleaning ideas about how other families manage chores. We hope the information is helpful and we thank the families who participated. To navigate use the links at left. This page features three families:
- Family J
- Family K
- Family L

Family J
Trumble Family Diligence Assignments

Daily Chores Assignments

Erin (16) (note: Erin can handle every chore but needs more time for school work) Tidy up bedroom
Feed frogs
Tuck-in slipcovers on LR furniture
Diaper changes (afternoons)
Bathe and prepare Hannah for bed
Put Hannah down for afternoon nap
Dinner prep. (Tues/Friday/Saturday)
Lunch clean-up
Dinner clean-up (Mon/Thurs/Sunday)

Hillary (9)
Tidy up bedroom
Diaper changes (mornings)
Dress Hannah
Feed and change water for mouse
Breakfast clean-up
Lunch prep.
Straighten up bathrooms
Straighten up school room after school
Take things up stairs and put into proper rooms (clothes and toys that accumulate on the stairs)
Fix beverages for all meals

Daniel (7) (chores are more detailed for him and he has a picture chart to help him) Make bed and tidy bedroom (pick up dirty clothes; put away toys/books)
Walk the dog
Feed and water the dog (clean out dog dishes)
Take trash to recycling bins and garbage cans
Straighten the living room (pick up toys, clothes, shoes and books, fold throws and put pillows on the furniture)
Bring in the mail and newspaper (put it on mom's desk)
Breakfast prep. (with mom's help)
Set the table before meals
Clear the table after meals

Hannah (2)
Helps brother set table
Learning to dress and undress herself
"Helps" mom in the kitchen
Entertains Samuel (4 months)
Learning to be a good "go-fer" (go for this and that)

Weekly Chores Assignments

Erin (16) Vacuum downstairs
Mop bathrooms and kitchen
Heavy cleaning of bedroom
Change bed sheets
Put away laundry
Straighten linen closet, 3 pantries and video closet
Clean out fireplace
Inventory fire wood supply and replenish
Clean frog tank

Hillary (9)
Clean mouse cage
Heavy clean bed room
Clean bathrooms (scrub sinks, toilets and bathtub, mirrors)
Dust dining room, living room and school room
Straighten basement (play room area) and vacuum if needed
Clean storm doors
Clean stove top
Dinner prep. (Thursdays)
Dinner clean-up (Wednesdays)
Wash hair (Saturday)

Daniel (7)
Take trash out to street (Thursday) and bring empty cans back to garage
Take recycling out to street (every other Thursday) and bring empty bins back to garage
Vacuum living room carpet
Vacuum school room rug
Wipe off school room chairs (actually extension of kitchen where we eat)
Clean computer screen and television screen with glass cleaner
Clean front of stove, dishwasher and refrigerator with glass cleaner and/or sponge
Straighten up bicycles and toys in garage
Sweep garage as needed
Vacuum vans (1 of 3 each week - if he does a good job on this chore he gets paid)

Family K

10 yob
picks up the dining room, front room, kitchen, bathroom, puts away clean dishes, sweeps with a broom (we have wood floors) the dining room, front room, kitchen, bathroom, feeds and waters dog, takes dirty clolthes to laundry room, puts away his clean clothes, keeps his room clean (every several months we clean his room together so that he can learn how to really deep clean a room)

6 yob
picks up the classroom, stairs, hallway, sweeps with a broom the classroom, stairs, hallway, empties bathroom trash, feed cats, puts away his clean clothes, keeps the 2 year olds room picked up, makes all of the beds, keeps his room clean (every several weeks we clean his room together so that he can learn how to deep clean a room)

In February our 2 yob will turn into a 3 yob and he will then inherit the bathroom and kitchen trash. He may get some other light chores but I have not decided on that yet.

Both boys also help me with the 2 year old, they each dress, bathe, and play with the toddler (not at the same time of course ;-). They can also cook themselves simple meals such as sandwiches, fry eggs and ham, make juice. They each help me in the kitchen on a regular basis.

The boys each have 1 hour to complete their given chores. If they get with it they can be completely done in 30 minutes.

On occasion they do chores that we call above and beyond the call of duty. These chores consist of washing dishes, doing laundry, mopping, various yard work (such as mowing cutting down saplings that pop up from time to time).

The older the boys get the more involved their chores become. It seems that the more the child feels he has to offer our family the more valuable he sees himself. Like the Maxwells we have discovered that the less time the kids have on their hands the more congenial everyone is. This week is a fine example - we have taken the week off for Christmas. The first couple of days were fine but now as we are nearing the end of the week the kids are starting to get on each others nerves and are fighting more and more.

Family L

We are a rural, Christian homeschooling family consisting of Dad, Mom, and three sons ages 16, 11, 6. We live in northern New York State in a log home. We moved here about 6 months ago to help take care of my aging parents.

Bedroom & Hallway Chores for Jerimiah
"He who does not work, does not eat."
     Daily
Make bed, put away clean clothes, pick up floor (under bed and closet floor also), straighten up dresser tops and night stand, dresser drawers closed, clothes neatly hung up
     Weekly
Tues. Vacuum & dust, clean cobwebs/vents (Joshua)
Tues. Change sheets
Tues. Clean doorknobs, light switches, and empty trash can (Philip)
     Monthly
Wk.#1 Turn mattress and vacuum, Wk.#2 Wash curtains/blinds, Wk.#3 Wash lls/window/lights, Wk.#4 Clean closets/drawers/under bed
     Bi-Annual
Apr.& May - Wash blankets
     Annual
January - wash or dry-sponge walls, March - touch up nicks in wall paint, May - clean under and behind things, July - wash hard to reach windows, September - strip and re-wax floors, November - clean ceiling

Mom
    Daily
Plan meals for next day, Clean up spots and spills as they happen, Read and dispose of mail
     Weekly
Lesson Plans for school
Menu planning for the week and shopping list.

Kitchen
Mom
     Daily
Wk 1,3 - Wash dishes (wipe down counters and appliances)
Wk 2,4 - Dry dishes
Food Garbage --Philip
Scrub sink and faucets -- Mom
Empty garbage cans -- Jerimiah
Sweep floor after every meal -- Philip
P-M&TH Kitchen Helper (includes set and clean off)
JJ-T&F
J-W&S
     Weekly
Mon. - wash floors
Tues. - clean coffee maker
Wed. - Clean toaster/microwave
Thurs. - Wipe cabinets and appliances
Fri. - Clean cobwebs/vents -- Joshua
Mon. - Clean light switches -- Phil
Tues. - Straighten fridge -- Jerimiah
Wed. - Straighten cupboards -- whomever is drying
Fri. - Plastic dishes -- whomever is drying
Mon. - Clean silverware drawer -- whomever is drying
     Monthly
Wk.1 Clean oven and all of stove -- Mom
Wk.2 Clean refrigerator/inside, top and under -- Jerimiah
Wk.3 Wash curtains/blinds -- Mom
Wk.3 Wash walls/windows/lights & cabinet fronts
Wk.4 Clean drawers/cupboards (wipe & arrange) -- whomever is drying
Wk.4 Clean and vacuum under kitchen sink
     Bi-Annually
June - Defrost freezer - all, January - Degrease stove hood and fan - Mom
     Annual
February - Strip and re-wax floor, April - Wash or dry-sponge walls, June - Touch up nicks in wall paint, August - Clean under and behind things, October - Wash hard to reach windows, December - Clean ceiling

Laundry/Utility Room
Jerimiah
Daily - Empty dirty clothes baskets to laundry room
Sort -- Joshua
Wash, Dry
Fold/hang properly
Ironing -- Mom
Remind everyone to take care of clean clothes.
Straighten Room
     Weekly
Friday - Sweep floor, wipe washer/dryer, empty trash can - Philip, clean cobwebs -- Joshua
     By-Monthly
Wk#3 - Wash floor
     Monthly
Wk#4 - Check dryer vents (make sure no blockage of lint) -- Jerimiah & Dad
Living Room Dining Room Chores
Joshua
Daily - Clean off end tables, coffee table, entertainment center, pick up, clean up floor, fix throw pillows/blankets, wipe down T.V.
     Weekly
Wednesday - clean cobwebs/vents - Joshua, clean doorknobs -- Philip, clean light switches -- Philip
     By-Weekly
Mon,Wed, Sat - Sweep both sets of stairs -- Philip
Wed, Sat - Vacuum -- Joshua
     By-Annual
April, Oct. - Shampoo carpets (Spring and Fall)
     Monthly
Wk.#1 - Wipe all dining room furniture completely (table and chair legs - tightened if needed.) - Jerimiah, Wk.#2 - Vacuum furniture - Joshua, Wk.#4 - Wash walls/windows - Josh
     By-Annual
April & Oct.- Shampoo carpets (Spring and Fall), wash light fixtures and globes
     Annual
January - wash curtains, February - strip and re-wax floors, April - wash or dry-sponge walls, June - touch up nicks in wall paint, August - Clean under and behind things, October - Wash hard to reach windows, December - Clean ceiling light in both rooms.

Loft
Philip
Daily - Pick up, clean up
     Weekly
Tuesday - vacuum - Joshua, windex computer screen - Phil, dust - Phil, clean cobwebs/vents - Phil, clean light switches -- Phil
Saturday - empty trash can -- Phil
Friday - scan & defrag. computer - Mom, delete history -- Mom
     Monthly
Wk.#1 - clean computer files - Mom, Wk.#2 - wash curtains and blinds - Mom, Wk.#3 - wash walls/windows/lights -- Mom
     Annual
January - strip and re-wax floors, March - wash or dry sponge walls, May - touch up nicks in wall paint, July - clean under and behind things, September - wash hard to reach windows, November - clean ceiling

Main Bathroom Chores
Joshua
     Daily
Wipe down sink and counter, pick up, clean up, check paper level (add roll if needed), fix shower curtain, pick up clean towels from laundry room, put away clean towels on shelves and stock towel bar. (both bathrooms)
     Weekly
Saturday - Clean tub/shower, clean sink & shower, clean toilet - Jerimiah, clean mirrors - Jerimiah, clean doorknobs - Philip, empty garbage can - Philip, wash garbage can - Philip, wash floors -Jerimiah, clean brushes/combs - Joshua, clean cobwebs/vents -Joshua, clean light switches --Philip
     Monthly
Wk.#1 Clean (shelves) - Jerimiah, Wk.#2 Wash curtains/blinds -- shower curtain - Joshua, Wk.#3 Wash walls/lights - boys, Wk.#4 Wash windows -- Joshua
     Annual
February - strip and re-wax floor, April - wash or dry-sponge walls, June - touch up nicks in wall paint, August - clean under and behind things, October - wash hard to reach windows, December - clean ceiling

Master Bathroom Chores
Mom
     Daily
Wipe down sink and counter, pick up, clean up, check paper level (add roll if needed), fix shower curtain, pick up clean towels from laundry room, put away clean towels on shelves and stock towel bar. (both bathrooms)
     Weekly
Saturday - Clean shower, clean sink, clean toilet, clean mirrors - Joshua, clean doorknobs - Philip, empty garbage can - Philip, wash garbage can - Philip, wash floors, clean brushes/combs - Philip, clean cobwebs/vents - Joshua, clean light switches -- Philip
     Monthly
Wk.#1 Clean (shelves)
Wk.#2 Wash blinds
Wk.#3 Wash walls/lights
Wk.#4 Wash windows
     Annual
February - strip and re-wax floor, April - wash or dry-sponge walls, June - touch up nicks in wall paint, August - clean under and behind things, October - wash hard to reach windows, December - clean ceiling

Master Bedroom & Hallway Chores
     Daily
Make bed, p away clean clothes, pick up floor (under bed and closet floor also), straighten up dresser tops and night stand, dresser drawers closed, clothes neatly hung up
     Weekly
Wednesday - vacuum/wash floors, dust, clean mirrors, choose a monthly chore, clean cobwebs/vents, clean doorknobs, clean light switches, empty trash can
     Monthly
Wk.#1 Turn mattress and vacuum, Wk.#2 Wash curtains/blinds, Wk.#3 Wash walls/window/lights, Wk.#4 Clean closets/drawers/under bed
     Bi-Annual
Apr.&May, Wash blankets
     Annual
January - Wash or dry-sponge walls -- Dad & Mom, March - touch up nicks in wall paint - Dad, May - clean under and behind things - Mom, July - clean ceiling

Outdoor Chores
Jerimiah
     Summer
Daily Chores - gardening, watering, feed and water animals, police outside for litter, toys, etc
Weekly Chores - mowing, raking, weeding, trash
Monthly Chores
Wk.#1 Wash door mats, Wk.#1 Spot clean doors, Wk.#2 Cleaning all trash cans, Wk.#2 Sweep/hose off porches, Wk.#3 Wash Van, Wk.#3 Check oil in Van, Wk.#4 Change water filter in house
     By-Annual
April - pruning
     Annual
May - clean screens/storm doors, June - wash exterior of all window, June - have furnace cleaned, July - clean chimney

Jerimiah
     Winter
Daily Chores - shovel snow as needed, plow snow as needed -- Jerimiah with Dad, feed and water animals -- Joshua
     Weekly
Thursday - trash
     Monthly
Wk.#1, Clean furnace filter in the house, Wk.#3 Wash Van, Wk.#3 Check oil in Van, Wk.#4 Change water filter in house

Play Room and Wood Room
Philip
     Daily
Pick up and clean up before bedtime (Everyone cleans up their own mess - toys, hats, coats, boots, etc.), leep track of wood and get more if needed.
     Weekly
Friday - vacuum carpet and sweep floor, sweep root cellar
     Monthly
Week #3 - Cobwebs - Joshua, Week #4 - Clean doorknobs and doors -- Philip