Make a list of age-appropriate tasks for the preschooler to complete. Write a description of the task in one word or use a short phrase. Examples of appropriate tasks for preschoolers include feeding pets, dressing themselves, folding towels, making their bed, washing their hands, watering the plants, brushing their teeth and picking up toys.
Purchase a large piece of poster board in the color of your choice. Use a ruler and a permanent marker to divide the poster board into six rows and seven columns. If there are more than six tasks, add more rows. Use a permanent marker to write the days of the week on the top row.
Purchase stickers that represent the tasks preschoolers will complete. For example, select a dog sticker for the chore "Feed the Dog" or select a picture of cutlery to represent the chore "Set the Table." Alternatively, cut out pictures from magazines that represent the preschooler's tasks. Attach a picture of the task at the beginning of each row on the to-do chart. Write the name of the task beneath each picture.
Encourage the preschooler to personalize the to-do chart with art supplies and embellishments. Provide crayons, markers, stickers, yarn, glitter, ribbon and stamps. Write "To-Do Chart" at the top of the chart. Allow the chart to dry completely.
Hang the chore chart at eye level so that the preschooler can see the schedule of chores. Describe each duty with the preschooler. Explain how often the preschooler is expected to perform the tasks. Provide a reward each time the child completes a task on the to-do chart. For example, place a colorful sticker in the square of the chore that was completed that day. At the end of the week, count the stickers and give her a specific reward based on the amount of stickers she received that week. Examples of rewards for preschoolers include privileges, money, awards and toys.