Chores for money charts are visual aids that motivate kids. They also teach the value of earning, and make it easy to track.
Instill great values in your kids today, by allowing them to earn and learn!
Key Takeaway: When creating your chores for money chart, consider:
Every household is different. What matters is that your system consistently works for you!
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A chores for money system is an easy way to blend daily responsibilities with financial literacy.
A chores for money chart is a simple system to incentivize your children. You’ll find great examples below, but you can use the list of chores in this section to help customize the blank one.
Any of the above, plus:
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Remember: these are a guideline! You know your kids and what chores are right for your family.
Simple chores will pay less (probably $.50-$3), while complex chores, like cleaning out the garage, would pay more ($5+).
Make sure everyone understands the expectations around the chores.
I like to keep things simple around here. At the end of the day, what I NEED is something I’ll actually follow through on. This free printable money for chores chart sticks to the basics. If you’re looking for something more exciting, keep reading!
These are more elaborate. But they’re fun if you’re up for a small project!
This one is bright and colorful. It’s simple to use with a frame and small envelopes.
If you’re crafty, a magnetic board could be fun!
Kids can SEE the money behind each task. How motivating is that!?
Another great way to show the money if you don’t have a corkboard. This lady just uses baggies to clip them up, so you could do this without having to run to the store.
Chore sticks are a creative way to tie all sorts of rewards to chores.
This one is different! It’s a chores for money chart in the form of a punch card.
This chart is great if you don’t want to use money necessarily. You can keep track of “points” instead and then pay at the end.
Answer these 2 questions to create your system:
1. How will you mark off when a chore is done? Will you write it on a piece of paper with a checkmark? Or do stickers?
Marking the tasks completed allows you to see what’s been accomplished easily. This reinforces accountability, and provides a sense of satisfaction.
2. How will your kids be paid?
Choose a day of the week or month to pay your kids. Then, put an alarm on your phone to remember.
Chores for money charts provide beautiful hands-on moments to teach kids about finance. Help them save, spend, and give their extra earnings. And use the opportunity to discuss how money ties to work.
Check out the budgeting for kids free printable to help.
Kids grow and chores change. Expectations and payments will too. Plus, the more you use a chore chart for money, the easier it will be as your kids get used to it.
Not everything has to fit into household chores. Or be paid by the task. I sometimes have my kids help with administrative work stuff. For this, I pay them by the hour instead of by the task. (They move at different paces).
Think of something you could use help with, and pay your kids to help you!
Then don’t! In my home, some chores are an expectation for living here, like the dishwasher. Others are for money. Just make sure your family understands the expectations.
My kids use this routine chart for non-money habits >>
Make it so that they can’t do the extra money chores until their normal weekly chores are complete.
For younger children, stickers or a point system for special privileges might be more effective. For many years, extra electronics time was the most motivating incentive for my son.
Here are the best ways:
A chore for money chart is a beautiful tool that helps cultivate work ethic and money know how at a young age. This benefits them for life! Kids are capable, so it’s time to help them see that
Check out money saving games to help your entire family have fun while saving!
