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What are Reward Charts?

Reward Charts for Children are basically tools that are used to ensure that you don’t forget to praise positive behaviour and that you do so in a manner that is clear to the child. We often forget to praise our child’s good behaviour but don’t usually forget to reprimand him. Using reward charts for children is actually a fun method to modify and improve your child’s behaviour.

Why use reward charts for children?

The best method to modify a child’s behaviour is via positive confirmation. Each time the child behaves well he or she receives a sticker or star on the reward chart. This ensures both that the child receives the positive affirmation deserved and recognizes that he or she is being praised.

Reward charts can be used to achieve various goals such as prevent sibling rivalry, getting your children to do homework, sleeping in their own bed throughout the night and any other issue that needs to be dealt with.

With most children you will see the change in behaviour within a very short period of time. It is very important to be consistent and continue using the reward charts for a while after the child’s behaviour has improved. Over time, good behaviour will become habit and you will not need to use the reward charts.

From what age can reward charts for children be used?

Reward Charts can be used for children from around age three but this depends on the child. Some children are not yet ready at the age of three whereas others can find them beneficial from age two. As always, it is best to give it a try and see how your child reacts. After all, you have nothing to lose!

It is important to adapt the reward chart to the child’s age. For example, a three year old should only have 10 stages on the reward chart whilst a five year old can handle 15 or 20. We offer free reward charts for children with 10 or 15 steps and many others.

How to use reward charts for children?

Before you start the process define “good behaviour” with your child and discuss the kind of behavior that will entitle them to receive a sticker or star on the reward chart. Make sure that it is clear to your child what your expectations are and be consistent. Try to be specific for younger children (such as “sleeping in your own bed all night”). Older children can understand broader definitions of good behaviour.  

Discuss how the child will be awarded once the reward chart is completed. This can be an ice cream, small toy or any other treat. This will help the child stay motivated throughout the process.

Each time the child behaves in the manner that you decided upon she receives a sticker or star on her chart. When she receives enough stickers to complete the chart she receives a small prize.

Be consistent and do not forget to award good behaviour.

The entire process must be enjoyable otherwise it will not be effective.

If you feel that the child is losing interest or not motivated enough then consider awarding a small prize when he reaches the halfway mark.

Where can you obtain reward charts for children?

You can download and print many free printable reward charts from this site (Reward Charts For Children).

We suggest that you allow your child to choose the chart so that he is more involved in the process.