Not every responsibility belongs on the daily list.

Weekly chores give larger or less frequent work a clear place in the week. Kids can see when it is coming, plan for it, complete it, and earn S’mores without carrying the chore every day.

Quick Start

1. Choose one chore that happens once or several times each week.
2. Create or edit the chore.
3. Select Weekly or choose the correct days.
4. Set the first date.
5. Choose a specific time or Anytime.
6. Add a reminder.
7. Review the first two occurrences.

Choose Weekly or Selected Days

Use Weekly when the chore should happen once each week.

Examples:

• Vacuum the bedroom every Saturday
• Clean the bathroom counter every Sunday
• Review school papers every Friday

Use selected days when the chore should happen more than once per week on fixed days.

Examples:

• Water plants Monday and Thursday
• Take recycling out Tuesday and Friday
• Practice music Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday

Choose the pattern the child can understand easily.

Pick the Right Day

A weekly chore should fit the family schedule.

Consider:

• School
• Sports
• Work
• Travel
• Family events
• When the chore is actually useful
• Whether an adult is available to teach or approve it

A chore missed every Tuesday may belong on Wednesday.

Use Weekly View to find the better day.

Choose a Specific Time or Anytime

Use a specific time when the chore needs to happen before a deadline.

Examples:

• Put trash out by 8:00 PM Wednesday
• Pack sports equipment by 6:00 PM Friday

Use Anytime when the child can choose the hour during the scheduled day.

Examples:

• Vacuum the bedroom anytime Saturday
• Organize school papers anytime Friday
• Fold towels anytime Sunday

Weekly work often fits Anytime well because the day matters more than the clock.

Add a Reminder

A weekly chore can be easier to forget because it does not appear every day.

Add a reminder close enough to the action that the child can respond.

Examples:

• Saturday chore reminder at 10:00 AM
• Trash reminder 30 minutes before the deadline
• School-paper reminder after arriving home Friday

Parents and children can have separate reminders.

Keep the number small enough that the notification still means something.

Choose the Owner

Use Individual when the same person owns the weekly chore.

Use Rotate when several family members should take turns.

Use member-specific schedules when each person should own fixed selected days.

Example:

• Maya empties the dishwasher Monday and Thursday
• Noah empties it Tuesday and Friday
• Ava empties it Wednesday and Saturday

Ownership and schedule should work together.

Set a Fair S’mores Value

Weekly chores may earn more than very small daily chores because they often take longer.

Consider:

• Time
• Effort
• Skill
• Frequency
• Whether the chore helps the whole family
• Whether approval or Photo Proof is required

A weekly bathroom chore may earn more than a daily “put shoes away” chore.

Explain the difference.

Add Instructions for Less-Familiar Work

A child may forget the steps of a chore that happens only once per week.

Add:

• A short note
• A picture
• A Smart List
• A video, where supported

Example:

Clean the bathroom counter

• Put items in the basket
• Wipe the counter
• Wipe the sink
• Put the hand towel back

Clear instructions reduce approval disagreements.

Review the First Two Occurrences

One week may not show the full pattern.

After two occurrences, check:

• Did the chore appear on the right day?
• Was the reminder useful?
• Did the child have enough time?
• Was the owner clear?
• Did the S’mores value feel fair?
• Did the chore need approval?
• Should it be Weekly, selected days, or custom?

Change one setting at a time.

Weekly Chore Examples

Home Care

• Vacuum bedroom
• Clean bathroom counter
• Change sheets
• Fold family towels

School

• Organize school papers
• Clean backpack
• Prepare clothes for the week
• Review the school calendar

Pet Care

• Clean pet bedding
• Wash bowls
• Organize pet supplies

Money Skills

• Review Wallet
• Check a savings goal
• Choose whether to Spend or Save earned S’mores

Common Problems

The chore is forgotten every week

Add a set-time reminder or move it to a better day.

The child feels surprised by the chore

Review the week together and keep the day consistent.

The chore takes too long

Break it into smaller tasks or use Collaborate.

The assigned person is busy that day

Change the schedule, use Rotate, or create member-specific days.

The chore appears too often

Check whether selected days or a custom frequency was saved incorrectly.

Common Questions

Can a weekly chore happen on more than one day?

Use selected days or a custom X-times-per-week schedule.

Can the child complete it anytime during the week?

Use an appropriate custom or weekly period where supported. Keep the family expectation clear.

Can a weekly chore Rotate?

Yes. The person assigned for that occurrence receives the full S’mores value.

Can one weekly occurrence be edited separately?

No. Edit the repeating chore for future occurrences or use an instance-level action.

Should every weekly chore use approval?

No. Use approval when the finished result needs review.

Best First Action

Pick one chore that should not be on the daily list.

Give it one clear day, one useful reminder, and a realistic finish line.

Related Articles

• How to Set Up Daily Chores
• How Custom Scheduling Works
• How Member-Specific Chore Schedules Work
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