If you have ever started a Monday morning already behind — lunches unmade, homework forgotten, three different after-school activities pulling in three different directions — you are not alone. For busy Kiwi families, staying organised is less a nice-to-have and more a daily survival skill.
The good news? A few simple tools stuck to your fridge can genuinely change how your household runs. A magnetic family weekly planner gives everyone — kids included — a shared view of the week ahead. And a magnetic reward chart turns the never-ending battle over chores into something children actually want to participate in.
At Magnapix, we design and produce both right here in New Zealand. This guide covers everything you need to know about choosing the right planner, picking the best kids chore chart, and making them work for your family.
Why Every Family Needs a Weekly Planner on the Fridge
Digital calendars are great — until your eight-year-old needs to check whether football practice clashes with a birthday party, or your partner wants to know who is picking up the kids on Thursday. Screens get locked, apps get ignored, and notifications disappear.
A physical family weekly planner on the fridge solves this. It is always visible, always accessible, and creates a shared family routine that everyone can contribute to and rely on. Research consistently shows that visible schedules reduce household stress, improve time management, and help children develop a sense of predictability and security.
For the planner to actually get used, it needs to tick a few boxes:
- Reusable — no one wants to buy a new planner every week.
- Easy to write on and wipe off — a dry-erase whiteboard surface is ideal.
- Big enough to hold a full week — A3 is the sweet spot for families with multiple members.
- Personalised — seeing your family's name on it makes it yours.
- Magnetic — sticks firmly to the fridge, where everyone already goes dozens of times a day.
Our Best Family Weekly Planners
1. Family Weekly Planner — The Organiser for Busy Households
Our Magnetic Family Weekly Planner is built for families who need to track more than just one person's week. With 3 to 6 personalised columns, you can assign a column to each family member or use them for different categories — school, sports, work, family time. It comes in A3, in Blue, Pink, or Green, and includes a black whiteboard marker. The reusable whiteboard surface wipes clean in seconds. At $49.95 NZD, it is one of the most practical investments you can make for your household routine.
Available in A3 only. Shop the Family Weekly Planner →
2. Weekly Planner Pastels (Landscape) — Colourful Organisation
If you prefer a landscape orientation with a pop of colour, the Weekly Planner Pastels is your pick. Available in Black, Pink, Green, Mustard, and Blue, in both A4 ($29.95) and A3 ($49.95) sizes. The same reusable whiteboard surface, personalised title, and strong magnetic backing. Perfect for individuals or smaller families who want something stylish and functional on the fridge.
Shop the Weekly Planner Pastels →
3. Weekly Planner Pastels Portrait — Whimsical Fridge Favourite
The Weekly Planner Pastels Portrait offers the same quality in a portrait format with a cute, whimsical feel. Choose from Green, Pink, Blue, or Black + White. Great for smaller spaces or if you want a softer aesthetic. As one customer put it: "Love my menu planner, I think it's a game changer for our family!" Starting from $29.95 NZD.
Shop the Weekly Planner Pastels Portrait →
Children's Reward Charts: Do They Actually Work?
Short answer: yes — when used correctly. According to Psychology Today, reward charts are one of the most evidence-backed tools for helping children change behaviour and build positive habits, particularly for ages 3 to 10.
The key is in the design. A reward chart works by making progress visible and immediate. Children can see exactly what they need to do, track their own stars or ticks, and work toward a reward they care about. The process builds responsibility, self-regulation, and confidence — without nagging.
A magnetic reward chart takes this one step further because it lives on the fridge, not buried in a drawer. It is part of the daily routine, easy to update, and wipes clean at the end of each week to start fresh.
What Makes the Best Kids Chore Chart?
Not all chore charts are created equal. Here is what to look for:
- Personalisation — a chart with your child's name on it has far more impact than a generic one.
- A theme they love — unicorns, dinosaurs, space, animals. When kids love the design, they engage with it.
- Reusability — a dry-erase whiteboard surface means no printing, no stickers running out, no waste.
- Clear layout — space for tasks and a way to track daily progress (stars, ticks, etc.).
- Magnetic backing — so it stays put on the fridge rather than sliding off.
All Magnapix kids chore charts tick every one of these boxes. They are personalised with your child's name, dry-erase reusable, strongly magnetic, and rated 4.98 stars across nearly 1,000 reviews.
Our Most Popular Kids Reward Charts
Unicorn Reward Chart — Our Best-Selling Children's Chart
Our Unicorn Theme Star Chart is consistently our best-selling children's reward chart. The enchanting unicorn design captures little imaginations, and the personalised name at the top makes it feel truly special. Available from $29.95 NZD, with options for single or multiple behaviours/chores. Perfect for ages 3 to 8.
Shop the Unicorn Reward Chart →
Dinosaur Reward Chart — A Roar-some Favourite
For kids who are mad about dinosaurs, the Dinosaur Star Chart is a winner every time. Bold, fun design with personalised name and the same high-quality magnetic whiteboard construction. One of our top-selling charts, popular with boys and girls alike. From $29.95 NZD.
Shop the Dinosaur Reward Chart →
More Themes Available
We also offer reward charts in Space, Animals, Pastels, and Sibling Charts (track two kids on one chart). And if you're potty training, our Potty Training Chart is a gentle, encouraging tool to help little ones get there.
Browse all Kids Chore & Reward Charts →
How to Use a Magnetic Reward Chart Effectively
Getting the most from a kids chore chart is less about the chart and more about how you introduce and run it. Here are a few tips from Magnapix families:
- Keep it simple to start — two or three chores or behaviours maximum for younger children.
- Let your child choose the theme — they are far more likely to engage with a chart they picked.
- Be consistent — check in at the same time each day, ideally morning and/or evening.
- Celebrate progress, not just completion — a partially full chart is still worth acknowledging.
- Use meaningful rewards — extra screen time, choosing dinner, or a trip to the park all work well.
- Wipe and reset each week — the fresh start is motivating and removes guilt from a hard week.
Frequently Asked Questions
What age are kids reward charts suitable for?
Most children engage well with reward charts from around age 3 through to age 10 or 11. Younger children (3–5) do best with simple charts with one or two tasks. Older children can handle more complex charts tracking multiple chores or behaviours.
Are the Magnapix planners and charts reusable?
Yes. Every Magnapix planner and reward chart features a dry-erase whiteboard surface. Write on it with the included whiteboard marker, wipe it off with a damp cloth or whiteboard eraser, and it is ready to use again. One chart lasts for years.
Can I personalise the planner or chart with my family name?
Absolutely. When you order, you provide the name you want printed on your planner or chart — whether that is your family name, your child's name, or a fun title you choose yourself.
How long does delivery take in New Zealand?
Orders are dispatched within 4 working days and delivered within approximately 1 week. Flat rate shipping within NZ is $9.95 urban, $13.95 rural. Free shipping on orders over $70 NZD.
Do you ship to Australia?
Yes! Magnapix ships to Australia for a flat rate of $17.95, with free shipping on orders over $70 AUD.
What is the difference between the Family Weekly Planner and the Weekly Planner Pastels?
The Family Weekly Planner has 3–6 personalised columns for tracking individual family members' schedules side by side. The Weekly Planner Pastels is a standard weekly layout in colourful pastels — great for a single person or as a household overview.
Ready to Get Your Family Organised?
Whether you are looking for a family weekly planner to bring order to a chaotic week, or a magnetic reward chart to motivate your kids and build good habits, Magnapix has you covered — with products designed and produced right here in New Zealand.
Our planners and charts are reusable, personalised, strongly magnetic, and built to last. Free shipping over $70 makes it easy to grab something for the whole family in one order.