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It can be so hard to get kids to do the things they’re supposed to! And when we are constantly fighting with our kids over chores, behaviors, or habits they seem to respond amazingly to reward charts! So we have always made up some sort of fun looking reward chart for kids!
It’s a great visual way for them to see how they are doing with their goal! We like to tie some sort of incentive to our reward charts- hence the name!
If you’re looking for another fun way to do chores with kids check out this post and these fun customizable picture chore charts.
How to use a Reward Chart for Kids
I mean the idea here is pretty simple. Choose behavior, earn a sticker, fill in chart get a reward!
But let me go into a little more depth on how we have used Printable Reward Charts. Because we have used them to stop bad behaviors, encourage good behaviors and even get our daughter to happily go to school!
So to stop bad behaviors it’s important to really illustrate for your kids what behavior they do need to be doing in order to earn their sticker. If they are having a hard time using potty words, give them options of other words they can use instead. Then when they choose to use those words instead of the potty words, they get to earn a sticker on their chart!
Not only does this help them give up the bad behavior but teaches and reinforces the good behavior!
We have used our reward chart for kids to help encourage good behaviors such as making their bed, unloading the dishwasher, or playing nice with their siblings.
Annnd when our daughter was struggling going to school because she didn’t want to miss out on things going on at home we used it to motivate her to go to school happily!
It’s a really great way to track success and to help encourage your kids to exhibit the behaviors they want!
Behavior Chart Ideas for Home
As I mentioned above we use Reward charts for kids at home frequently! If you’re looking for a way to help motivate you kids for behaviors you want try this chart out and see how it goes! Here are a few ideas of things you can use it for.
Potty Chart
Chores Tracker
Instrument Practicing
Homework Scheduler
Motivation for School Attendance
Bed Making
Listening the first time
Being kind to a specific person
Exercising
Cleaning Up Toys
Going to bed on time
Saying nice words
I have also found that it helps to have a sticker that they really like to put on. So something they’re interested in like lego stickers, or frozen stickers! You can find lots of really cute stickers on Amazon for just a few dollars!
Rewards for kids
There are tons of options you can use once your reward chart for kids in completed! Here are just a few suggestions for rewards you can use to help motivate your kids!
Choose Dinner
Have a movie night
Stay up 30 minutes late
A Favorite Candy
Extra one on one time with mom or dad
Special Trip to the Playground
Go get an ice cream cone
Late night with a friend
Special Outing
Free Printable Reward Chart
Well now that I have convinced you of how awesome it is to have a reward chart for kids, you can download it for free by filling out the form below!
I hope these Behavior Chart Ideas for kids help you with your kids and whatever they’re working on!
If you’re looking for other great ways to help motivate your kids check out my printable chore charts with picture chores! These are customizable and come with over 10 different types of chore charts so you can create the type of chart you want for your kids!
2 Comments
Love this idea
Great charts