Behavior Charts and other Resources

What are behavior charts?

Behavior Charts

A behavior chart (otherwise known as a reward chart or sticker chart) helps children understand that it is more rewarding to behave well than to misbehave.

Kids initially start behaving well in order to get a sticker on their chart, please their parents and teachers, be praised and complimented or maybe even get a reward for completing their behavior chart. Eventually, good behavior starts coming naturally and kids start reaping the benefits. They start enjoying their relationship with their parents, they love not being yelled at, getting good grades, improving self-esteem, etc. Eventually, children will actually set limits for themselves and want to behave well!

There are two kinds of behavior charts on this site: charts that focus on a specific behavior or reward chart templates that can be used for any purpose.

Reward or behavior chart templates are very flexible and can be customized to your needs. Most of our behavior charts can also be personalized with your child’s name, goals and photo. All of our charts are free including the customized charts.

According to the CDC, a reward program such as a sticker chart can be helpful with young kids. It can help get kids to do things they are not already doing or encourage them to keep doing things they are already doing. It works well for behaviors that become a habit like staying in bed after being tucked in, using the potty or brushing one’s teeth.

 Reward Charts for Kids

How do reward charts work?

Behavior ChartA reward chart is used to promote and encourage good behavior by placing emphasis on a child’s good behavior instead of focusing on the bad behavior.  Studies have shown that praising good behavior is far more effective than reprimanding children for their bad behavior. The problem is that it is much easier to focus on bad behavior since it is difficult to ignore. Sticker charts help remind you to praise good behavior by placing a star or sticker on the chart. This sends a message to the child that he or she is being rewarded for acting in that manner. Your child, in turn, will want to receive more positive feedback so he or she will be motivated to behave in a similar manner. After all, who doesn’t want to be praised? Each time you stick a sticker on the reward chart you are basically taking the time to stop and praise your child. It also makes it clear to the child that he or she is acting in a manner that you appreciate, like and want to reward.

It is important that the whole process is fun or else it will not be as effective. Try to choose a chart that your child likes from our huge selection of free printable behavior charts. Choose a sticker chart together with your child and give it a try. The only thing that you have to lose is your child’s bad behavior!

Chore Chart

get your kids to do choresLooking for a chore chart template to keep track of your child’s chore list? We have a huge selection of family chore charts and printable chore charts for girls and boys. We also offer a chore chart maker to create custom chore charts. You will also find articles on how to get your kids to do chores and the ways that chores can benefit kids.

Printable Certificates

Good Behavior RewardWe offer a selection of free printable certificates to award your students or children for good behavior, reading, effort, sport or skills. Printable certificates are an excellent way to reward good behavior.

Potty Training Chart

Potty training chart

We offer a potty chart template and a selection of free printable potty charts.  You will also find additional free tools to help with the potty training process such as information regarding:

Charts for Kids

We offer a variety of different charts for kids such as:

Tools for Parents

All parents love their children. The problem is that sometimes raising and disciplining kids becomes so overwhelming that we don’t enjoy parenting as much as we could and should. The goals of this site are to provide free tools and resources in order to:

  • Make parenting more effective, rewarding and enjoyable.
  • Improve your relationship with your children.
  • Give you more confidence in your parenting.
  • Correct misbehavior using positive parenting techniques.
  • Help parents who are feeling helpless and frustrated.
  • Increase your knowledge and improve your parenting skills.
  • Get your family to work as a team with common goals.
  • Build positive relationships with the entire family.

This site is based on positive parenting techniques. The ultimate goal of positive parenting is to get your child to want to behave well.

Feelings Chart

feelings chartA selection of feelings charts with a printable list of feelings. These charts can help your students or children express themselves.

Tools for Teachers

Our goal is to provide teachers with classroom management tools such as reading rewards, classroom rewards and other free tools to reward and motivate students. We know that you have a really difficult job but we are here to help! If you require additional resources then please comment below and we will try to create them for you!

Reading Rewards

Reading RewardsA huge selection of free printable reading rewards to encourage kids to read. You’ll find reading logs to track reading and reading rewards to reward kids who reach their goals. We offer printable certificates and other awards such as book bucks (play money template), bookmarks and more. You are sure to find something that will motivate your children or students to read more!

Holiday or Events

Christmas Behavior Charts

Xmas Reward Charts

Christmas Potty Charts

New Years Resolutions for Kids

New Years Resolutions for Parents

Easter
Mothers Day
Fathers Day

Graduation

First Day of School

Reader Interactions

Comments

  4. Mary

    May 26, 2010 at 10:47 am

    I finally found this site after looking for charts like these for hours! I plan to come back often.

  5. Charlene

    May 26, 2010 at 12:32 pm

    I just wanted to say thank you for sharing all of the charts. They are very helpful.

  6. leanne

    May 27, 2010 at 7:49 am

    my daughter LOVES Hello Kitty. It would be much appreicated if you could add a Hello Kitty Reward chart….

    Thanks,
    Leanne

  7. Liz

    May 27, 2010 at 4:02 pm

    I finally got my kids to stay in their bed all night with the help of your reward charts 🙂

  8. Paula

    May 30, 2010 at 12:01 pm

    I take a chart with me when I go to the mall with the kids. I use a whole chart for a visit. Each time we go into a store adn they are well behaved I give them a star and when they get 10 stars they can choose a small gift or candy bar. Shopping used to be a nightmare and now it is actually fun!

  9. Rexanne

    May 30, 2010 at 1:29 pm

    Thank you for offering these great reward charts! They will be featured in my upcoming newsletter and I know my readers will find them especially helpful!

  13. Cindy

    June 15, 2010 at 1:51 pm

    it works like magic… my kids change almost right away when i use sticker charts… i looooove them….

  15. Marleen

    July 6, 2010 at 2:24 am

    These rewards charts is amazing changed my kids attituteds like you won’t believe it. Made them responsible and putting them in a heathy routine.

    Many thanks
    Marleen

  17. Debs O'Connor

    September 16, 2010 at 11:16 am

    Hi. You did some fabulous peppa pig behaviour charts but when i click on them it doesn’t go to pdf like the others…is there something i am doing wrong? sorry for being a pain…

  18. admin

    September 16, 2010 at 11:28 am

    These are saved in a different format. You click on them and save the file or print. It is better to save the file and then open it and print as then you don’t get the margin that you get when you print directly. If you prefer the PDF version then let me know which one/s you want and I will email the PDF version to you.

  19. Cars

    October 4, 2010 at 11:17 am

    Great reward charts! Can you tell me how come some charts have 4 boxes on each day and others five?
    Do you reward good behaviour after set times… Morning / lunch time / dinner and bed? Or to reward good behaviour as it occurs?

    Thanks 🙂

  20. admin

    October 4, 2010 at 11:28 am

    I would reward behaviour as it occurs and not at set times so that children can connect their good behaviour with the reward. The number of boxes depends on the child’s age and behaviour. A child with a lot of issues might need to be rewarded more often to keep him/her motivated. You can try different charts and see which work for you. You can also use the free reward chart maker which enables you to add any number of boxes.

  21. Cars

    October 4, 2010 at 11:45 am

    Hi, thanks for your quick response!
    My son is 11, and has ADHD. He’s dad and I are keen to try something new and think the reward charts are a great incentive for our son to improve he’s behaviour.
    I will have a look at the chart you suggested. Thanks for creating such a fabulous site! 🙂

  22. NIv

    October 6, 2010 at 1:26 pm

    Hi, just wanted to say thanks for the free printable reward charts. My three year old is finally able to sleep in her own bed alone. 🙂

  23. admin

    October 6, 2010 at 9:11 pm

    I am so glad to hear that! 🙂 It is always nice to hear from people who use the charts! Thanks!

  26. scatz

    November 26, 2010 at 1:22 pm

    This is brilliant love it deffinetly going to give it a try maybe my kids will learn to behave themselves with these fab brilliant thank you so much

  28. Karen

    December 25, 2010 at 8:01 am

    I used to have 4 pain in the necks, but since inforcing some discipline and using thses reward charts, my 4 boys have been much better. I let them choose their own, my 7 year old chose spongebob, my 6 year old chose Ben 10, my 4 year old chose spiderman and my 3 year old chose Bob the builder. This along with the time out spot for discipline has definitly been working but I have a question, for my 6 & 7 year olds should I use a time out room because they are older or shall I keep using the time? Thanks.

  30. sarah

    January 9, 2011 at 1:59 pm

    hi, i think this site is brill!!! iam soon to become a nanny and i cant wait to use these with the 3 children i will be looking after. fantastic!!

  31. Marilyn

    January 21, 2011 at 5:22 am

    Hi! I’ve been having trouble with my 3 year old – he is wetting the bed and also pooing in his pants – it’s driving me and my husband insane – so I’m hoping by using these beautiful reward chart will save my insanity!
    fingers cross all will go well – thanks from a very stressful mum!

  35. Channy

    March 8, 2011 at 1:15 am

    Thank you! I am actually using the charts for myself more then my kids . Seems I need more of a reminder then they do. 🙂

  36. Jessica

    March 28, 2011 at 1:48 pm

    we are going try this try get our youngest son get on the bus without have a full blow melt down and not ride the bus .,,

  37. Claudia

    April 28, 2011 at 1:11 pm

    I loved this !!! I am sure it will help me a lot , I did started on this without a chart and it is working so far and even better with the charts THANKS VERY MUCH!!!

  44. Mandy

    December 15, 2011 at 10:00 am

    So helpful with getting my over-weight niece on a diet. These charts will give her an extra incentive to want to lose the weight. Thanks so much! 🙂

  45. Nicholas

    January 27, 2012 at 5:16 pm

    I love this site! My brother can finally sleep without wetting the bed. My mom thinks this site is so cool. I really love the chart maker because my brother loves pokemon. Keep it up!

  48. Kimberley

    March 5, 2013 at 8:11 am

    Thanks! These are really basic charts and only have 3 tasks each, will I be able to input the tasks myself ?

  49. admin

    March 19, 2013 at 3:01 pm

    I added a few charts that you can edit. You will be able to input the tasks, chores or list of behaviors that you are trying to improve.

  50. Kym

    August 19, 2013 at 1:42 pm

    How do I print the charts? Whenever I click on one, it goes to Pintrest?? Really would like to use these charts for my kiddies!

    Thanks!!
    Kym

  51. admin

    August 19, 2013 at 11:37 pm

    Kym, you have to click on one of the corners of the image and not in the middle. If you still cannot open it please let me know.

  52. Christiane

    December 30, 2013 at 1:44 am

    We’re a group of volunteers and starting a new scheme in our community.
    Your site offered us with valuable information to work on.
    You have done an impressive job and our whole community will be grateful to you.

  54. Moira

    March 26, 2014 at 5:36 am

    So glad that I found your website! I saw that if we needed something specific to ask, so I am going to ask :). Any way you can do a reward chart (similar to the BMX one) with a snowboard? Maybe 15 steps? That would be SO wonderful!!! Thank you in advance .

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