15 Free Printable Chore Cards To Teach Kids Responsibility
Free printable chore cards have made a huge difference in our home, especially once my son wanted to earn his own money.
We started with simple outdoor tasks like taking out the trash and watering the plants, then added bigger jobs as he got older.
These cards helped him see the connection between work and earning, and they made our weekly routine so much smoother.
They’re ideal for tweens, but honestly, a few of the chores are great even for younger kids who want to help out.
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Pocket Money Chart to Help Kids Earn Money
These outdoor chore cards are designed to give kids clear, consistent responsibilities they can take ownership of.
They’re especially helpful if you’re trying to build a routine or offer a simple way for kids to earn pocket money by contributing to the household.
Below are the 15 chores included in the printable set.
- Wash the car
- Do the recycling
- Mow the lawn
- Hang the washing out
- Clean up after the dog
- Rake the leaves
- Walk the dog
- Sweep the path
- Take out the trash
- Water the plants
- Clean the windows
- Shovel the snow
- Chop the wood
- Cut the hedge
- Plant some seeds
Not every task will apply to every family—living in South Florida, for example, we definitely skip the snow shoveling!
How to Use the Chore Cards
There are 5 pages in total, with a different chore on each card. Every card includes:
- The chore name and image
- A weekly tracker (Monday through Sunday)
- Space to tick off each week for a full month (Week 1–5)
We like to decide in advance how much each chore is worth and write it on the back of the card, along with any rules or expectations. Give the cards out at the start of the month, and have the kids turn them in for payment at the end.
Letting them choose which chores to take on gives them a bit more independence, too.
Using a pocket money chore chart is a great way to teach kids responsibility, consistency, and how money is earned—not just given.
And if you have pets, you might also enjoy our printable pet dog chore chart.
Top tip: I like to laminate the cards so they last the whole month—this budget-friendly laminator has held up great for us.
At What Age Should Kids Start Earning Pocket Money?
Kids can start helping around the house at a young age, but when it comes to earning money for chores, I’ve found age 8 is a good place to begin. By that age, they start to understand the basics of saving, spending, and how money works.
The outdoor chore cards included in this set are best for kids around 10 and up, but depending on your child, some of the simpler tasks—like taking out the trash or doing the recycling—can work well for younger children too.
You can also pair the printable chore cards with a magnetic chore chart or a visual schedule if that helps keep things organized.
How Much Should You Pay Kids for Chores?
Deciding how much to pay for each chore depends on your family’s budget, the child’s age, and the effort required. In our home, we started with small rewards for simple tasks, gradually increasing the amount for bigger jobs like washing the car or mowing the lawn.
You might decide to offer payment per task, or wait until a chore is completed consistently over the week—like taking out the trash every day.
Here’s a quick example of what chore payments might look like:
Chore earnings chart
| Chore | Earnings |
| Mow the lawn | $12.50 |
| Water the Plants | $1.00 |
| Wash the Car | $12.50 |
| Clean up after the dog | $1.00 |
| Take out the trash | $1.00 |
| Walk the dog | $1.00 |
| Sweep the path | $2.50 |
| Rake the leaves | $2.50 |
| Clean the windows | $10.00 |
| Hang the washing out | $2.50 |
Why not treat the kids to this electronic ATM-style piggy bank so they can start saving their hard-earned money? This will certainly motivate them to earn their pocket money.
More Fun Ways to Teach Kids About Money
If your kids are showing an interest in earning and saving, there are lots of other hands-on ways to reinforce those lessons.
- We love using free money worksheets to practice counting coins and making change.
- For real-life scenarios, shopping math worksheets are a fun way to build budgeting skills and decision-making.
- For a more interactive option, try our money memory game—it’s a great way to introduce earning, saving, and spending in a playful way.
- Money board games for kids like Monopoly or The Allowance Game can also help them grasp money concepts while having fun as a family.
- If you have older kids, Moneytime is a fantastic online curriculum designed specifically for middle schoolers—we’ve written a full review if you want to learn more.
- And if you’re looking for even more practice, we’ve rounded up some great financial literacy for middle school students too.
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If there are chores that you would like to see that are not included on these chore chart cards please leave a comment below and I will try my best to add them.
Last Updated on 10 April 2025 by Clare Brown