ChoreWorth

Chore chart for 4 year olds

Four-year-olds love to help, and they can do more than you might think. The trick is a short list, a picture for every job, and the same order every day. Change the name and chores below, then print it or use it on a tablet.

Who it's for

Chores

Allowance FREE

Set an amount next to each chore. The chart shows what every check is worth and the most they can earn this week. Use the payday calculator to add up what they earned.

Days

Look

Reward goal PRO

Extras

Reminders NEW

Family sync NEW

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1Type their chores

Pick from common chores or write your own. Every chore gets a picture so kids who can't read yet can follow along.

2Pick a look

Sunny and Chalkboard are free. Pro adds Ocean, Space, Garden and an ink-saving black and white version.

3Print and stick it up

Print it for the fridge, or open Kid mode on a tablet or phone and let them tap chores off. Install ChoreWorth on the home screen to use it like an app.

12 chores a 4-year-old can do

  • Pull up the covers on the bed
  • Put toys back in the bin
  • Put dirty clothes in the hamper
  • Put shoes by the door
  • Carry their plate to the counter
  • Set out napkins and spoons
  • Water a plant with a small cup
  • Help feed the pet
  • Wipe up their own spills
  • Match socks from the laundry
  • Put books back on the shelf
  • Brush teeth (with a grown-up check)

Tips that make the chart stick

  • Start with 3 to 5 chores. A short chart they finish beats a long one they ignore.
  • Use pictures. Most 4-year-olds can't read yet, so every chore on a ChoreWorth chart has its own picture.
  • Keep the same order each day, like a mini routine: wake up, bed, clothes, breakfast plate.
  • Celebrate the effort, not perfection. Lumpy covers still count.
  • Stars or stickers usually work better than money at this age. The Rainbow look is made for it.

Questions parents ask

How many chores should a 4 year old do? Three to five short jobs a day is a good starting point. Each one should take a few minutes at most.

Can a 4 year old use a chore chart if they can't read? Yes. Use a chart with a picture for every chore so they can follow it on their own. ChoreWorth adds a picture to every chore automatically.

Should I pay a 4 year old for chores? Many families start with stars or stickers at this age and add a small allowance around age 5 or 6, when counting money starts to make sense.

More charts: chore chart for ages 3 to 5, chore chart for 6 year olds, chores by age. Prefer a ready-made set? Printable packs are on our Etsy shop.

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