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How to run a weekly chore rotation with the wheel
Ten minutes on Sunday sets up the whole week. Pick chores that match each person's age, spin one or two per person, and agree on what "done" looks like before anyone starts. The notes below describe done for every chore.
- Choose chores by ageA 4-year-old and a 10-year-old shouldn't share a wheel. Load the list for each age band in its own browser tab, or use the everyday family set for chores anyone in the house can do.
- Match chores to peopleAim for one or two chores per person per week. Four people and eight chores means two spins each; switch off extras with the "On the wheel" toggle.
- Spin in turnsGo youngest to oldest. Each chore leaves the wheel once it's taken, and Undo puts back a pick you didn't mean.
- Post it where everyone sees itWrite the results on a fridge chart, or copy the history into a family note. The history keeps the time of every pick, which settles "that's not what it said".
- Check once, then rotateAt the end of the week, check each chore against its "done" note, kindly and once. Next Sunday, reload the list and spin again. House rule: if you land last week's chore, Undo and spin again.
Some chores are bigger than others
Pair a big chore with a small one on the same slice ("Bathroom + water plants"), or let whoever lands a big chore skip their second spin. Weights won't help here: a weight makes a slice more likely to be picked, not lighter to do.
Age-appropriate chores and what "done" looks like
An everyday family set, lists for children 3–5, 6–8 and 9–12 and for teens, and a roommate set. Each note says what a finished chore looks like, so nobody argues about it later. The lists for children under 9 leave out sharp knives, cleaning chemicals, the stove and ladders.
| Chore | What "done" looks like | On the wheel |
|---|---|---|
| Dishes | Sink empty, dishes washed or loaded, and the counter by the sink wiped dry. | |
| Vacuum | Main rooms vacuumed, cord wound up, vacuum back in the closet. | |
| Take out trash | Kitchen bag tied and taken out, a new bag in, bin lid closed. | |
| Laundry | One load washed, dried, folded and delivered to the right rooms. | |
| Feed the pet | Fresh water, the right amount of food, and the bowl area wiped. | |
| Wipe counters | Crumbs swept off and counters wiped with a damp cloth; nothing sticky. | |
| Water plants | Each plant watered until the soil is damp, with no puddles on the sill. | |
| Set the table | A plate, cup, napkin and silverware at every seat before dinner. | |
| Tidy shoes | Every pair on the rack or in the bin by the door. | |
| Clean the bathroom sink | Sink and faucet wiped, toothpaste spots gone, hand towel hung up. |
| Chore | What "done" looks like | On the wheel |
|---|---|---|
| Put toys in bins | Floor clear and toys in their bins; picture labels on the bins help. | |
| Match socks | Clean socks paired up in a pile, with odd ones set aside. | |
| Help feed the pet | A pre-measured scoop poured into the bowl, with an adult watching. | |
| Water a plant | One plant watered with a small cup or watering can. | |
| Books on the shelf | Books back on the shelf or in the basket. | |
| Clothes in the hamper | Dirty clothes in the hamper, not on the floor. | |
| Set out napkins and spoons | A napkin and a spoon at every seat. Knives and glasses stay with an adult. | |
| Wipe up a spill | Spill wiped with a damp cloth or paper towel, and the towel in the trash. | |
| Dust with a sock | A clean sock on one hand, and low shelves and table legs dusted. | |
| Pull up the covers | Blanket pulled up and pillow at the top; it doesn't have to be neat. | |
| Shoes by the door | Their own shoes on the mat or rack. |
| Chore | What "done" looks like | On the wheel |
|---|---|---|
| Make the bed | Sheet and blanket pulled up smooth, pillow at the top. | |
| Set and clear the table | Table set before dinner; plates scraped and stacked by the sink after. | |
| Sort laundry | Darks, lights and towels in separate piles by the machine. | |
| Fold towels | Towels folded and stacked in the closet. | |
| Put away clean clothes | Clothes in the right drawers and the drawers closed. | |
| Unload the silverware | Forks, spoons and butter knives sorted. Sharp knives are left for an adult. | |
| Sweep the kitchen | Crumbs swept into a dustpan and emptied into the trash. | |
| Feed and water pets | Food and water bowls filled, and the scoop back in the bin. | |
| Pack the school bag | Folder, lunch box and water bottle in the bag by the door the night before. | |
| Wipe the table | Table wiped with a damp, soapy cloth after meals, and chairs pushed in. | |
| Tidy the bedroom | Floor clear, toys and clothes put away, trash in the bin. | |
| Pull weeds with an adult | A small patch weeded, wearing gloves, with an adult nearby. | |
| Sort the recycling | Paper, plastic and cans in the right bins; an adult handles glass. |
| Chore | What "done" looks like | On the wheel |
|---|---|---|
| Load the dishwasher | Dishes rinsed and loaded, detergent in, machine started. | |
| Vacuum a room | The whole floor vacuumed, including along the edges and under the table. | |
| Trash and recycling | Every bin in the house emptied, bags out, new liners in. | |
| Clean the bathroom sink | Sink, faucet and mirror wiped. An adult picks the cleaner, and cleaners are never mixed. | |
| Fold and put away laundry | A full load folded and put in the right drawers. | |
| Mop the kitchen floor | Floor swept first, then mopped, with everyone warned while it's wet. | |
| Make a simple lunch | A sandwich or wrap made with a butter knife, fruit and a drink packed, counter wiped. | |
| Change the sheets | Old sheets in the hamper, fresh sheets and pillowcases on. | |
| Rake leaves | Leaves raked into piles and bagged, rake put away. | |
| Walk the dog | A full walk on a leash, on a route agreed with an adult, with waste picked up. | |
| Put away groceries | Cold food in the fridge first, then the pantry; bags folded. | |
| Dust the shelves | Things lifted off, shelves dusted, everything put back. | |
| Clean out the car | Trash out, floor mats shaken, cup holders wiped. |
| Chore | What "done" looks like | On the wheel |
|---|---|---|
| Do your own laundry | Washed, dried, folded and put away without reminders. | |
| Cook a family dinner | A simple meal planned, cooked and served, and the kitchen cleaned up after. | |
| Clean the bathroom | Toilet, sink, tub and mirror cleaned, floor wiped, trash out. | |
| Mow the lawn | Mowed in closed-toe shoes with nobody else in the yard. Pediatricians advise 12+ for a push mower, 16+ for a riding mower. | |
| Make the grocery list | Fridge and pantry checked, and the list written and shared before shopping day. | |
| Clean out the fridge | Old leftovers tossed, shelves wiped, everything back in order. | |
| Wash the car | Washed, rinsed and dried, and the inside vacuumed. | |
| Vacuum and mop | Rugs vacuumed, then hard floors vacuumed and mopped. | |
| Yard work | One agreed job done: weeding, raking, bagging leaves or shoveling snow. | |
| Deep-clean the kitchen | Counters, stovetop, microwave and sink cleaned, and the floor swept. | |
| Meal-prep lunches | Three days of lunches packed and labeled in the fridge. | |
| Bins to the curb | Trash and recycling out on pickup night and brought back the next day. |
| Chore | What "done" looks like | On the wheel |
|---|---|---|
| Kitchen counters and stove | Counters cleared and wiped, stovetop degreased, toaster crumbs emptied. | |
| Dishes and dishwasher | Sink empty and the dishwasher unloaded every day this week. | |
| Trash and recycling | Bins emptied when full and taken to the curb on pickup day. | |
| Bathroom deep clean | Toilet, shower, sink and mirror scrubbed, floor mopped, towels swapped. | |
| Vacuum common areas | Living room, hallway and entry vacuumed at least once this week. | |
| Mop the floors | Kitchen and bathroom floors mopped after vacuuming. | |
| Clean the microwave | Inside wiped clean; heat a bowl of water for a few minutes first to loosen splatters. | |
| Fridge clean-out | Expired food tossed and shelves wiped. Ask before throwing out anyone's leftovers. | |
| Restock shared supplies | Paper towels, dish soap, toilet paper and trash bags checked and bought. | |
| Living room reset | Blankets folded, dishes back to the kitchen, surfaces dusted. | |
| Clean the shower | Walls and tub scrubbed, drain cleared, glass squeegeed. | |
| Water the plants | Shared plants watered and checked for dry soil. |
Age bands are a starting point, not a rule; go by what each child can do safely. Lists for children under 9 leave out sharp knives, cleaning chemicals, the stove and ladders. Mower ages follow American Academy of Pediatrics guidance.
7 ways to use the chore wheel
Sunday chore draw
Gather everyone for five minutes on Sunday, spin one chore per person, and write the results on the fridge. Remove winner keeps two people from landing the same chore.
A wheel for little helpers
Children 3–5 love the spin itself. Add an emoji to each chore (🧸 Put toys in bins) so pre-readers can read the result, then cheer when it's done.
Roommate rotation by link
Load the roommate set, edit it to fit your place, then copy the share link into the house chat. The chores travel inside the link, so everyone sees the same wheel and nobody needs an account.
Bonus slices
Add a few slices that keep the spin fun: a free pass, a chore of your choice, or a chore done as a team with someone else.
Ten-minute tidy
Before guests arrive or at bedtime, load quick jobs and start a 10-minute classroom timer. Everyone does what lands, then spins again until the alarm goes off.
Spin names instead of chores
Prefer a fixed chore chart? Type each family member's name on the wheel, read down the chart and spin a name for each chore. With Remove winner on, nobody gets a second chore until everyone has one.
Teach one new chore a month
Pick one chore from the next age band up each month. Show it once, do it together once, then let them do it alone, using the "done" note as the checklist.
Chore wheel: frequently asked questions
What chores are appropriate for each age?
As a starting point: children 3–5 can put toys away, match socks and wipe spills; 6–8 can make their bed, set and clear the table and sort laundry; 9–12 can load the dishwasher, vacuum, take out the trash and make a simple lunch; teens can do their own laundry, clean a bathroom and cook a family meal. Go by what your child can do safely, not only by age.
How many chores should a child have?
There's no set number. Many families start with one or two small daily tasks, like making the bed and clearing their own plate, plus one bigger weekly chore from the wheel. Add more as your child gets faster and more independent. A chore that takes a teen 10 minutes may take a 5-year-old 20, with help.
Which chores aren't safe for young children?
Keep children under about 9 away from sharp knives, cleaning chemicals and detergent pods, the stove and oven, ladders and power tools, and store cleaners up high or locked. The American Academy of Pediatrics advises waiting until 12 for a push mower and 16 for a riding mower. When a chore is new, do it together the first few times.
How do you make a fair chore wheel for roommates?
Bundle chores so each slice is about the same amount of work, roughly 20–30 minutes a week: the bathroom alone is one slice, while trash, recycling and the microwave together make another. Spin once per roommate each week with Remove winner on, so every chore gets an owner, and agree on the "done" standard up front. Rotating weekly means nobody is stuck with the bathroom for a month.
How often should a chore wheel rotate?
Weekly is the most common rhythm: long enough to get good at a chore, short enough that nobody is stuck with one they dislike. Daily jobs like feeding the pet can live on a small separate wheel spun each morning. Roommates often rotate every week or every two weeks.
Can everyone see the chore wheel on their own phone?
Yes. Copy the share link and send it to the family or house chat. The chores travel inside the link, so it never expires and needs no account, but anyone with the link can see the list. For a wheel you can reopen and edit later, an adult can save it to their account (accounts are for adults 18+).
How the randomness works
When you press Spin, ChalkSpin asks your browser's Web Crypto generator for a random number and uses it to choose the winning slice before the wheel starts turning. The animation then lands on that slice. Each slice's chance is its share of the wheel: 10 equal chores means a 1 in 10 chance each.
Weights are always visible: a chore marked *2 gets a slice twice as wide, so everyone can see why it comes up more. With Remove winner on, a chore can't come up twice in one round.
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