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Creating your account

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Go to choreboom.com/register. Enter your name, email, and a password. That's all it takes — no payment info, no credit card.

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Name your family. This is just for your own reference (e.g. "The Smiths"). It doesn't need to be formal.

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You're in. Your parent dashboard is ready. From here, add your kids and build your job list before your first session.

Adding your kids

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From your dashboard, tap "Add Kid." Enter their first name and choose a 4-digit PIN they'll remember. Write it down somewhere — kids use this PIN every time they log in.

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Add all your kids. Each child gets their own profile, their own PIN, and their own job list.

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Don't worry about getting it perfect. You can edit names, PINs, and settings at any time from the Kids section.

💡 Text-to-Speech: If you have a kid who isn't a strong reader, enable Text-to-Speech when setting them up. A play button will appear next to each of their jobs and action buttons. See the Customizing for Your Family section for full details.

Building your job list

ChoreBoom has two types of jobs: Round 1 personal jobs (assigned to one specific kid — their bedroom, their laundry, etc.) and Round 2 community pool jobs (shared household chores anyone can claim once they've finished Round 1).

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Add Round 1 jobs for each kid from the Jobs section of your dashboard. These are pre-assigned — no one else can do them or take them.

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Add Round 2 pool jobs. These are shared — things like vacuuming, emptying the dishwasher, or taking out the trash. Set point values for each job.

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Your lists are saved. Once you've built them, they'll pre-load every time you start a new session. You won't need to rebuild from scratch each time.

💡 Start simple. Even 2–3 jobs per kid is enough for your first session. You can always add more. Getting the system running is more important than having a perfect job list on day one.

Finding your family code and running your first session

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Find your family code in Settings. It's a 5-character code like RTME4. This is how your kids will join.

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Start a session from your dashboard. Your saved jobs will pre-load. Review them, make any adjustments, and tap Start.

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Kids go to choreboom.com/join on any phone, tablet, or computer. They type the family code, tap their name, and enter their PIN. They're in — no app download, no account required.

⏱ From signup to first session: about 10 minutes. Most families are up and running the same day they create an account.

Editing kids

Tap the edit icon on any kid's card in your dashboard to change their name, update their PIN, or adjust their settings. Changes take effect immediately — kids will see them the next time they log in.

🔊 Text-to-Speech (TTS)

Text-to-Speech can be enabled individually for each kid from their edit screen. It's designed for younger kids or kids who are still developing their reading skills — but it's useful for any child who benefits from hearing instructions read aloud.

🔊 What TTS does when enabled:

Play buttons next to jobs: A speaker icon appears next to each job on the kid's screen. Tapping it reads the job's title, description, point value, and estimated completion time aloud.

Play buttons next to action buttons: Before pressing any button (like "Mark Done" or "Claim Job"), kids can tap the speaker to hear what that action will do — so they know exactly what they're tapping.

Automatic status announcements: When something changes — like a parent approving their job — the app speaks the update aloud automatically. For example: "Your job has been approved. 10 points added!"

💡 How to enable it: Go to your dashboard → Kids → tap the edit icon on the kid's card → toggle on "Text-to-Speech." That's it. No device settings to change — it works in any browser.

Default job lists

Jobs you create are saved and pre-load every time you start a new session. To update your defaults, go to the Jobs section and add, edit, or remove jobs. The changes will apply to your next session.

💡 You can also add or modify jobs during a live session — without affecting your saved defaults. Good for adding something you spotted mid-chore-day.

Setting point values

You set the point value for each job. Here are a few guidelines that work well:

Make your hardest or most disliked Round 2 jobs worth the most — this creates real competition for them.
A typical range is 5–15 points. Keeping jobs within this range keeps the leaderboard competitive between kids.
Round 1 personal jobs can have point values too, but many families just mark them as "Required" with no point value, since completing Round 1 is the gateway to Round 2 regardless.

Bonus points

Bonus points let you recognize things that job completion alone can't capture — attitude, effort, initiative, and kindness. You can award them at any time during a session from your parent dashboard. It takes about two taps.

Award them for a great attitude, not complaining, or helping a sibling
Recognize a job done especially well or without being asked
Use them to help level the playing field if one kid is always faster

💡 Bonus points are visible on the leaderboard the moment you award them. Kids notice — and they adjust their behavior accordingly.

Your family code and QR code

Find both in your Settings tab. Your 5-character family code (e.g. RTME4) and a QR code are displayed there. Kids can type the code at choreboom.com/join or scan the QR code with any camera app. Consider printing the QR code and leaving it somewhere visible — on the fridge, by the family tablet, etc.

Before you start

Give kids a heads-up a few minutes before — "Chore day starts in 10 minutes" prevents the scrambling and excuses.
Let them know what they're working toward (a treat, screen time, etc.) before the session begins. A clear payoff sharpens motivation.
Make sure every kid knows their PIN. If they've forgotten it, update it from your dashboard before starting.

Starting a session

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From your parent dashboard, tap "New Session." Your saved job list pre-loads automatically.

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Review and adjust. You can add, remove, or change jobs before starting. These changes apply only to this session — your saved defaults aren't affected.

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Tap Start. The session goes live. Kids can now join.

Round 1 — Personal jobs

Each kid sees their assigned personal jobs. They work through them and tap "Done" when they finish each one. You'll get a push notification to review and approve. One tap on your end, and their points land.

💡 You don't have to watch the screen. Approve jobs from wherever you are — you'll be notified each time a kid submits one.

Round 2 — Community pool

The moment a kid gets all their Round 1 jobs approved, the shared job pool unlocks for them. They see the available community jobs and can claim one. Whoever finishes Round 1 first gets first pick — the best jobs go fast.

💡 You can add more jobs to the Round 2 pool at any time during the session — useful if you spot something that needs doing mid-chore-day.

Awarding bonus points

From your dashboard, you can award bonus points to any kid at any time. Tap the bonus button on their card, enter an amount and a reason, and confirm. The points appear on the leaderboard immediately. Award them for a great attitude, helping without being asked, doing a job particularly well, or not complaining.

Closing the session

When all jobs are done, tap "Close Session" from your dashboard. The final leaderboard is locked in. Points can mean whatever reward you've decided on — that's between you and your family. ChoreBoom tracks the score; you handle the payout.

Tips for a great chore day

📱 Set up a shared device in a common area. Keep an iPad, tablet, or old phone in the kitchen or living room. Kids who don't have their own device can log in with their PIN on the shared one. Having the leaderboard visible to the whole family adds energy and healthy competition.

🖨 Print or display the QR code. Tape your family QR code to the fridge or somewhere visible. Kids can scan it to join instantly without typing the code.

👋 Walk younger kids through their screen the first time. TTS helps a lot for kids who aren't strong readers, but a quick walk-through before the first session removes uncertainty and gets them comfortable.

⭐ Award bonus points visibly and in the moment. When you award bonus points, say out loud what they're for. Kids learn quickly that attitude and effort show up on the leaderboard — not just speed.

How kids join

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Open any browser on a phone, tablet, or computer. Go to choreboom.com/join or scan the family QR code.

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Type the family code (5 characters, like RTME4). Or scan the QR code — it goes straight to the right place.

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Tap their name and enter their PIN. They're in.

💡 No account needed for kids. No email address, no passwords to remember — just a name and PIN. If a kid forgets their PIN, a parent can reset it from the dashboard.

What kids see

Their personal jobs — Round 1 tasks assigned just to them. These must be finished before they can access the shared job pool.
The live leaderboard — everyone's score, updated in real time as jobs get approved.
The Round 2 pool — unlocks the moment all their Round 1 jobs are approved. Available jobs are shown with point values.

Submitting and claiming jobs

When they finish a job, tap "Mark Done." The job goes to a parent for approval.
Once approved, their points appear on the leaderboard automatically.
In Round 2, tap a job to claim it. Claimed jobs are removed from the pool so no one else can take them.

🔊 Text-to-Speech for kids

If a parent has turned on Text-to-Speech for a kid's profile, their experience changes in a few ways:

🔊 What kids with TTS enabled will see and hear:

Speaker icon next to every job. Tap it to hear the job read aloud: the name, what they need to do, how many points it's worth, and how long it should take.

Speaker icon next to every action button. Before they tap "Mark Done" or "Claim Job," they can tap the speaker to hear what that button will do. Helps prevent accidental taps.

Automatic voice announcements. When a job gets approved, when Round 2 unlocks, or when something else changes, the app says it out loud — so kids with TTS don't need to be watching the screen at every moment.

💡 Great for younger kids or developing readers. TTS lets younger siblings participate fully even if they can't read yet. It also reduces the need for kids to come find a parent every time they have a question about a job.

Tips for helping kids get the most out of it

Do a quick screen walk-through before the first session so kids know what everything does.
Remind them that finishing Round 1 fast means first pick in Round 2 — they'll pick up the strategy quickly.
Let them know bonus points are available for attitude and effort, not just speed. This matters more than it sounds.
If a kid is struggling with reading, enable TTS — it levels the playing field immediately.
For very young kids (5–6), consider sitting with them through the first session and letting them direct while you help them tap.

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