Chores for 8 Year Olds with Free Printable Custom Chore Chart

A list of age appropriate chores for 8 year olds with free printable chore chart templates

Chore List for 8-Year-Old

What are appropriate chores for an 8-year-old?

The following list includes chores for eight-year-olds but it is important to recognize that each child develops at a different pace and it is only meant to help you understand which chores are typical for 8-year-olds. However, not all kids will be capable of doing all of these chores. If not, adapt the chore list accordingly.

Daily Chores

Make their bed and tidy their room.
Put away toys, books, and personal belongings.
Set the table for meals.
Clear their plate and utensils after eating.
Feed pets and refill their water bowls.
Brush their teeth, comb their hair, and put dirty clothes in the laundry basket.
Pick up outdoor toys or sports equipment.
Wipe kitchen counters or the dining table after meals.

Weekly Chores

Dust furniture or shelves in their room.
Vacuum or sweep floors in a small area.
Sort laundry into lights and darks.
Water indoor plants.
Help collect and empty household trash.
Organize shoes or coats in the entryway.
Match socks and fold small clothing items.
Help with simple meal prep tasks, like washing fruits or peeling vegetables.

Occasional Chores

Help wash the family car (e.g., rinsing or drying).
Assist with sorting and organizing toys or books to donate.
Help clean windows using a safe cleaner.
Wipe down baseboards or door frames.
Rake leaves or pick up sticks in the yard.
Shovel snow with a child-sized shovel.
Assist with holiday or seasonal decorations.
Help clean out the refrigerator by wiping down shelves.

Life Skills Chores

Pack their school lunch with guidance.
Learn to make simple snacks or sandwiches.
Put groceries away in their proper places.
Practice measuring detergent and start the washing machine with supervision.
Plan a family activity, like a game night or picnic.
Learn to count money and help with small transactions.
Write thank-you notes or cards for special occasions.
Use a simple checklist to ensure they complete their responsibilities.

Jobs for 8-Year-Olds

Some people believe in paid chores and therefore are looking for work for 8-year-olds that they can get paid for. I personally believe in paid chores but I do think that kids should also have responsibilities and chores that they are not paid for. In my opinion, paid chores should be over and above what they should do each day. They should be able to choose paid chores and if they do them well then they get paid for them.

If you are looking for work for 8-year-olds then choose additional chores from the list above.

Chore Chart for 8-Year-Old

Each child develops at a different pace. Some kids might not be ready for some of these chores. If not, don’t push them. Check out our list of age-appropriate chores to find daily chores for kids that are more relevant.

Customize & Print

How to Make a Chore Chart

1. Open the chore chart app by clicking on the button above.

2. Select a customizable chore chart template. There are 14 options available but all elements can be changed so there are many different options.

3. Change the background or border if you prefer.

4. Select any chore chart format. There are daily and weekly chore chart templates. Some charts track an allowance and some offer paid chores. Some have options for siblings as well (family chore chart). Choose the chore sheet that works best for you. The weekly chore list templates start on either a Sunday or a Monday.