June 10, 2007 at 9:50 am
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Friday was the first day of summer vacation for my kids so I let them sleep in, slack off, play with friends, and have their first sleepovers of summer. Starting tomorrow, the freeloading is over! While I don’t expect my kids to work the day away, they are all certainly old enough to help out and they need to learn these things anyhow.
I have created a fun chart in Microsoft Publisher that I will update weekly. The chart has each child’s picture, a rotating job of the week (one that has to be done daily), and one major chore each week day - with one “free” day each week. The rule will be that before friends can come over or we leave for an outing, these things must be done. None of the chores should take more than 10 minutes anyhow. UPDATE: This summer chore chart has been revised using MS Word - get the new version of the summer chore chart. This would also be a fun project done on construction paper, draw lines for the grid with a ruler and let the kids cut out chore pictures from magazines.
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Char, again I am seriously impressed! Thanks — I will give it a try. We are having a very lazy Sunday, just trying to rouse the troops to clean bathrooms & gather the laundry…
Have a great week,
Sherri
Char wrote @ June 10th, 2007 at 4:57 pm
Thanks Sherri! My kids always seem more cooperative when there is some form of a plan in place - not just random stuff Mom is asking them to do.
Enjoy your week, too!
Sham wrote @ June 11th, 2007 at 7:36 am
Very creative! Nice idea I could also try out!
kendra wrote @ June 11th, 2007 at 9:06 am
I love it!!! I am so going to use this. 
Char wrote @ June 11th, 2007 at 9:15 am
Sham & Kendra - I hope you like them!
[…] of Casual Keystrokes created a fun chart in Microsoft Publisher that she will update weekly. The chart has each of her […]
V-Grrrl wrote @ June 12th, 2007 at 4:38 am
My kids also love to have a list and schedule. They even make their own and sometimes negotiate chore swaps. It’s pretty cool.
Una wrote @ June 12th, 2007 at 7:36 am
Cool, but can you repost the file? It does not appear to be available and I would love to use ASAP.
lynn wrote @ June 12th, 2007 at 8:11 am
I was unable to download the file… could you please email it to me?
Thanks,
Lynn
Char wrote @ June 12th, 2007 at 8:27 am
Una and Lynn - I will email you the file. The file is zipped so you need to right click on it and save, then use WinZip to open it.
If anyone else is having problems, let me know.
Lucy wrote @ June 12th, 2007 at 10:19 am
Ha - love it! but I can’t get the file either
How old are your children? When did they start cleaning the toilet?
Char wrote @ June 12th, 2007 at 10:30 am
All - I added the MS Publisher file to the page - hopefully this will work for you. Remember to right click and save - otherwise you will get the page not found error.
Lucy - my kids are 10, 8 and 5. They just wipe down the toilet seat with a Clorox wipe and use the toilet brush inside the toilet real quick. I still have to go back over it once a week and do it right, but anything is better than nothing.
Jeanna wrote @ June 12th, 2007 at 10:41 am
I really like the chore chart and would love to be able to use and customize it but I can not save it in either form.
Corinna wrote @ June 12th, 2007 at 10:57 am
This chart looks awesome, but I’m like that last few ladies in that I can’t open it in either form either! I’m so disappointed! Maybe you could email me? I’ve tried to right click and save, but once I right click there’s no “save” option. It doesn’t like me! LOL
Char wrote @ June 12th, 2007 at 10:57 am
Jeanna - I just emailed you.
I’m not sure why the chart is not downloading correctly! If you are having trouble with it, leave me a comment and I will email it directly to you because that seems to be working fine for everyone.
Char wrote @ June 12th, 2007 at 10:59 am
Jeanna - I tried emailing you and it was returned to me. Leave a comment using another email address and I’ll try again. Don’t worry - no one sees the email addresses but me.
Nicole wrote @ June 12th, 2007 at 1:36 pm
I have 3 girls. I would love a chore list…Thank you..
I really like that chart…the quality is amazing.
Traci wrote @ June 12th, 2007 at 6:37 pm
I really like this chart! I’ve made some different ones before for my kids, but I really love the idea of including their pictures and the rotating jobs. Could you please email it to me, and thanks for your great ideas!
Hi, I love your idea! Could you please email me a copy?
Thank you.
Laura wrote @ June 12th, 2007 at 9:19 pm
Hey Char, this looks fantastic. I guess I’d need to have Publisher to use this, drat. I’m seriously thinking of getting this program.
Laura
please send your file of the chore chart. THanks!
Char wrote @ June 13th, 2007 at 2:14 pm
Laura - yes you need publisher to modify the file. Let me know if you get it and I can still send you the file.
Ann Marie wrote @ June 13th, 2007 at 11:14 pm
Great Idea!! I would love it if you could send the file of the chore chart. Thanks!
What an awesome idea! I would love a chore chart like this. I would love a cop emailed to me if it is possible! Thank You!
A cop comes with this too??? I need one of those faxed over right now!! LOL
Oh, me-me-pleezzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.
Hazard zone in my house–desparately need some help 
please send me a copy of your chart - Great Job!
Thanks
Mike
Pamela wrote @ June 15th, 2007 at 8:47 pm
Would love the file so I can make my kids their summer chore chart!
I would love a down load of this. I have 3 kids with a 4th on the way. I want to get organized. Let me know what I need to do. Thanks Rebecca
Moira wrote @ June 18th, 2007 at 9:50 pm
i love this chore chart but can’t figure out how to download it. I have 4 girls 4, 7, 12, 14 — will it work for them? Thanks!!!
Please send me a copy of your chart. It looks GREAT!
Thanks
jjenkins wrote @ June 19th, 2007 at 10:42 pm
I would love to have a copy of your chart. I think it’s just what we need.
Thanks.
I would love a copy as well Thanks!
Char wrote @ June 20th, 2007 at 4:30 pm
I have been sending the charts out as I get requests. I hope everyone likes them! Maria - yours is on the way.
Karen wrote @ June 26th, 2007 at 10:04 am
Could you please send me a copy of your chart. Its awesome! Thanks.
Karen
Karen wrote @ June 27th, 2007 at 4:30 pm
I would love a copy of the chore chart I have 1 girl 10 and 2 boys 7&5.
Thanks-Karen
Valerie wrote @ June 30th, 2007 at 6:12 pm
I would love a copy of the clip art you used to do your summer chore chart. I have been wanting to do something similar for my three… thank you!
Valerie
Jessica wrote @ July 16th, 2007 at 1:10 am
I would love a copy of your chore chart.
Thanks - Jessica
Yolanda wrote @ July 18th, 2007 at 2:52 pm
I love your chore chart! I would love a copy! Thanks
Suzanne wrote @ July 23rd, 2007 at 6:14 pm
I would absolutely LOVE it if you could send me your chore chart!!
Thank you so much!
Suzanne
J wrote @ August 5th, 2007 at 10:51 pm
I would like a copy of the chart. Nice work!
James wrote @ August 6th, 2007 at 8:48 pm
May I have a copy too please?
Joanna wrote @ August 13th, 2007 at 3:11 pm
I found your sight while trying to find some clip art to create my own chore chart. Can you tell me where you got yours or send me yours so I can copy it.
Thanks
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Dawn wrote @ September 10th, 2007 at 6:19 am
I came across your chore chart while looking for ideas on how to organize for the new school year. I realize that summer is just about over now, but with three kids I”m always looking for a way to deligate there chores on a rotating basis. Your idea just might do the trick! Could you please e-mail a copy of your chart to me? I am having a little trouble opening it. Thanks!
Laura K wrote @ September 10th, 2007 at 8:22 pm
Searching for chore chart ideas and came across your GREAT invention. I appreciate you sharing! Please forward when you can. Thanks in advance!
Char- I came across your super chore chart idea while browsing to create my own…..I am so excited to get one created for my 6 and 4 year old girls! I am hoping the chart will provide the “self starter” in each of them so that I do not have to be the one to remind them so much to initiate their “special jobs.” Would you please email me your chart as well? Thank you so much for sharing- I really appreciate it! Have a great day!
cooper wrote @ September 19th, 2007 at 11:07 am
Oooooh, I would love a chore chart too. Thank you!!! I am just getting my head around a chart for fall! And I will blog about this, and put you on our web site, The Motherhood.com — please stop by, and put in links to all your awesome stuff, too, we would love our moms to know about you! : )
Heather wrote @ September 23rd, 2007 at 10:17 pm
Like everyone else who found your wite I lvoe your chore chart. I have been looking for about two hours for pictures to use on the chore chart I am making for my 4 and 5 year old sons. I would appreciate a copy when you can. Thank you for your willingness to share.
Heather
Char would you mind sending me this chore chart? I am working on organizing very soon and think it’s brilliant. tx Linda F.
Gina wrote @ October 26th, 2007 at 5:26 pm
I would love your chore chart help. I have four daughters that need a schedule for their weekly and daily chores.
Thank you,
Gina
Laura wrote @ November 4th, 2007 at 10:54 pm
Being very frustrated about my four sons NOT cleaning, I’m hoping for some miracle that will work for all of them. If you could send me the chore chart, please, I’m hoping for a more peaceful (and clean) home.
Thanks!
marlene wrote @ November 6th, 2007 at 10:29 pm
could i have a copy please
Christi wrote @ November 12th, 2007 at 2:17 pm
I would love to get a copy of your chore chart! What a creative tool~ thanks for sharing!!!
Rachel wrote @ November 15th, 2007 at 4:10 pm
Char, that’s a beautiful chart! Did it go well with the kids this summer?
Those of you with internet-loving kids could also try a service that offers both printable and online chore charts. I work with Handipoints.com and think it’s a good service, but there are a number of other good ones out there as well.
Can’t match the personalization of your chart though, wow.
Tammy wrote @ November 16th, 2007 at 4:52 pm
could you please send me a copy of your chore chart? My husband thinks our kids are to young to learn how to help do anything which ofcourse makes it 10x more difficult for me. I know I will still need to do it again but I can teach them when while they are little that it’s not so bad and while they still think cleaning is fun(IT”S ALL IN THE WAY YOU LOOK AT IT)
Tammy
Pam wrote @ December 17th, 2007 at 9:54 pm
Such a great idea. I would love a copy of the chart.
wendy wrote @ December 31st, 2007 at 3:08 am
hi. just found your website AND AM SO EXCITED. its awesome. pls would u email me the free childrens chore chart so that i can adapt it for my little treasures. many thanks, wendy x x x
Julie wrote @ January 16th, 2008 at 10:25 am
I love the morning chart you’ve posted and would really appreciate if you could send me a copy of your chore chart. My girls thrive on routine, so your charts will help resolve some stress in our home. Thank you!
Adrienne wrote @ January 24th, 2008 at 5:38 am
Hi there,
I would love to try a copy of your chore chart. I have three girls 2,3 and 4 and would love to start trying something like this.
Thanks so much,
Chels wrote @ February 26th, 2008 at 2:37 pm
I like the chart but i cant find the thing to download it can you e-mail me it?
Evelynne wrote @ March 1st, 2008 at 6:42 pm
This is great. How can I modify this?
Please can you forward me a copy of your children’s chore chart.
Thank you.
Can you please email me your chart?
Rebecca wrote @ March 11th, 2008 at 11:34 am
Hi! I love your chart - what a fun idea! Could you please email me the file? Thanks!
Lisa wrote @ March 15th, 2008 at 2:11 am
Hi. Please send me your chart. My daughter-in-law is desperate for help in organizing her home/5 kids. Thanks!
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Patty wrote @ March 23rd, 2008 at 2:51 pm
Please, please send me this chart. We are entering spring break tomorrow with summer break around the corner and need this to help us organize.
Thanks
sarah wrote @ March 26th, 2008 at 3:22 pm
can you please send me a copy of this chart. I just love it and think it may work out great in my home.
Carrie wrote @ March 29th, 2008 at 1:43 pm
Could you send me a copy of your chore chart? I really want to give this a try! Thanks!
Sonya wrote @ March 29th, 2008 at 2:32 pm
I would like the chore chart file. Thank you.
melissa wrote @ March 30th, 2008 at 8:51 am
would love the chore chart file. Thanks!
Kasha wrote @ April 1st, 2008 at 10:17 am
I noticed this is from last summer, but if you are still checking the comments, I would love to have a copy of this. I’ve been searching all morning for a chore chart that will work with my children, and this one seems like the best option! Thank you!
Kelly wrote @ April 4th, 2008 at 5:08 pm
Hi - if, by chance, you are still sending out copies of this - I would be most grateful for a copy! Thanks so much!
Michele wrote @ April 11th, 2008 at 6:46 pm
I would greatly appreciate a custom picture chore chart. I currently manage 5 homes for developmentally disabled adults….One of the guys is required to follow a picture chore chart each day….and for the life of me I cannot find one anywhere!! I was so happy to come across your site…we try to keep our daily chores simple….making the bed, cleaning their bedroom, vaccuum, sweep & mop, dishwasher, cook, clean kitchen, clean bathroom, laundry. Any help with any of this would be so greatly appreciate…of course they don’t do all this in one day….and there are 4 individuals to each home….THANK YOU sooooo much Michele
beki wrote @ April 16th, 2008 at 3:39 pm
I would like a copy of your chore chart if it is still available. I am sure you have made updates to it, any clipart you have for the different chores would be great. I really like the individual card you put for chore. Thank you for the great idea and help!
I would love a chore chart please. I have 4 children, ok truthfully one is my husband but he needs a chore chart too…. don’t laugh. Thanks so much I am thrilled as your chart is simplistic but realistic and visual for little people and DADS hahha.. Thanks again.
Dana wrote @ May 6th, 2008 at 12:05 am
Hi, I LOVE your chart! This is just what I had in mind for my kiddos! I would love for you to send a copy to me too!
Thank you! Dana
Debbie wrote @ May 14th, 2008 at 12:52 pm
I would love to have a copy of your chore chart. It’s seriously time to put the kids to work and this would be my first step in the right direction. Thank you so much.
yolanda wrote @ May 15th, 2008 at 3:40 pm
Please email me a copy of your chart. Thanks so much!
Becky wrote @ May 19th, 2008 at 1:16 am
Please send me a copy of your chart.
Renee wrote @ May 19th, 2008 at 2:44 pm
Please send me a copy of this chart,
it would be well appricated thanks.
karen wrote @ May 20th, 2008 at 3:28 am
Add me to the list. We just printed out your morning Routine. Its PERFECT. We are interested in your chore chart for our 4 children.
I would love a chore chart if you are still sending them out! Thanks! Kerri
Brandy wrote @ May 27th, 2008 at 1:25 pm
would like a copy of you chore chart. Thanks
Kim wrote @ May 28th, 2008 at 2:52 pm
I would love to have one of your wonderful job charts for my two beautiful children. I have purchased job charts but the clings no longer stay on and my son drew all over his and we can no longer read it. I am lucky enough to stay home with them this summer and want to enstill good life long habits. Thanks for your time!
angie wrote @ May 29th, 2008 at 9:11 am
Hi, is your chart still available?
Thanks
I would love a copy! Thanks.
Vicki wrote @ June 3rd, 2008 at 1:14 pm
I would love a chore chart if you are still sending them out! Thanks! Vicki
Hi I would love a copy of your chore chart! Thank you!
Cici wrote @ June 3rd, 2008 at 7:25 pm
I would love this chart. I have 4 kids and am so frustrated b/c they don’t do anything all week and then get ticked when on Sat all we do is clean.
Nora wrote @ June 4th, 2008 at 9:41 am
I would LOVE a copy if you are still sending them!!! It is DAY ONE of summer here..the phone started ringing at 7:45am.. “can mike come over for BREAKFAST?” huh? We need a routine fast!
Jodi Lum wrote @ June 4th, 2008 at 10:14 pm
I would love a chore chart sent to me.
Thanks
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Laurie wrote @ June 5th, 2008 at 9:24 am
This looks so great! If you make if fun to view the kids willb e more apt to look at it every day. Thanks!
Brooke wrote @ June 6th, 2008 at 4:23 pm
The chart looks great and I’d love to try it. Can I have you send it to me and then will I be able to customize it? For example, we don’t have any pets, so is there a way I can change that or add something different to it?
Thanks.
Brooke.
Maria wrote @ June 8th, 2008 at 5:17 pm
I would love a copy of your chart. It looks like what I’m looking for!
Rose wrote @ June 9th, 2008 at 6:29 pm
Would like a soft copy if you’re still sending this out. Thanks!
Michelle wrote @ June 12th, 2008 at 11:18 am
Please send me a copy as well. Great idea!
[…] dreads it, the other part is kind of looking forward to summer vacation! Last year I published our summer chore chart and it has been a big hit, not only with my kids, but it seems a lot of you have been looking for […]
Char wrote @ June 12th, 2008 at 11:27 am
A new version of this summer chore chart has just been added to the site:
http://casualkeystrokes.com/custom-summer-chore-chart/
Now you can easily download and customize it for your family.
Jennifer wrote @ June 12th, 2008 at 12:00 pm
I love this chart having a weekly duty as well as daily ones. Please send to me. Thanks for the great idea.
Thanks for the great chart. I was able to download the pdf.
[…] Finally, summer can be a great time to help children learn to complete chores and tasks that are difficult to manage during the school year with activities and homework. When kids are off for the summer and have more free time, they can take weekly and daily tasks to assist around the house. Here is an example of a Summer Chore Chart. […]
MOin wrote @ September 15th, 2008 at 9:47 am
well thats great. i really love pre planned days they are so manage and keep you busy in managed way you dont feel tired and the best of all you dont even have to be bore in any part of day.
and you are really good with publisher very nice.
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