How to Make a Simple Chore Chart

Create your own custom chore chart to help you keep track of your daily tasks and stay organized. HowTo: Family Edition: family how-tos that actually help.

1. Plan your layout. Use your ruler to draw a grid on your poster board. Make columns for the days of the week and rows for the chores you want to track.
2. Write your tasks. Write your chores in the first column on the left. Keep the descriptions short and clear, like 'Feed the pet' or 'Clear the table'.
3. Add a protective layer. Ask a grown-up to help you cover the chart with clear contact paper. This lets you use a dry-erase marker to check off your boxes and wipe them clean at the end of the week.
4. Find your spot. Use tape to hang your finished chart in a place where you will see it every day, like on the refrigerator or your bedroom door.