Kids' Behavior Charts

Smiley Face Charts

Kids’ behavior charts for young children can be as simple as a happy and sad faces. Behavior can be monitored by circling either face for the morning, afternoon, and evening. Children who have three happy faces circled for a day can earn a reward.

Worm Charts

Cut out several colored circles. Draw a face on a circle to start the worm, and write the child’s name on the back of it. Children with good behavior will earn a circle for each day. The circles can be attached together to ultimately make a worm. Children who build a worm with five circles earn a reward at the end of the week.

The behavior can target overall behavior or a specific behavior. For example, the circles can be earned each day for completing homework if that is the behavior that needs to be modified.

Table Charts

Using a large chart, list the children’s names on the vertical side and the date on the horizontal side. Place a sticker or check mark for everyday that there is good behavior. At the end of the month, children with all their stickers or check marks can earn a prize.

Table charts can break down behavior further by listing the expected behaviors as opposed to overall behavior for the day. For example, expected behaviors could include following directions, getting ready on time, cleaning up after self, etc.

Ratings Charts

List the several behaviors being monitored on the left hand side of the paper, such as completing homework, completing chores, picking up toys, etc. List the numbers 1 to 5 on the right hand side of the paper. (1 represents very poor, 3 represents fair, and 5 represents excellent.) Circle the number that best describes the behavior shown for the day.

A-B-C Charts

A-B-C Charts are a way to monitor children’s behavior in a non-biased or judgmental way. Record the antecedent (A) or situation that occurs prior to the behavior. Next, record the behavior (B) observed. Then record the consequence (C) or the response that happened immediately after the behavior. A-B-C charts will allow caretakers to make necessary corrections in the environment to eliminate misbehavior.

Rewards and Consequences

Consequences can include no treats or loss of privileges, such as:

• Loss of outside playtime
• Loss of computer time
• Loss of TV or movie time

Rewards can include:

• Extra computer time
• Out with parent for an ice cream
• Go to the store and buy a small treat
• Go to the park or playground
• Earning other special privileges

However, rewards and consequences will vary for each child. When using a behavior chart, it is important to individualize the rewards and consequences for each child. For example, staying inside for the evening might be a consequence for one child while another child might prefer to stay inside and read a book.

Summary

Kids’ behavior charts help children become more aware of their behavior. The charts also help adults and caretakers monitor where problem areas might be occurring. For example, the child might always be misbehaving in the afternoon, but not after a nap. The caretaker can then adjust the schedule accordingly to make nap time earlier. Behavior charts can pinpoint behavior that needs improvement, such as completing homework on time, or reward children for excellence in behavior. Regardless of the situation, behavior charts are a great tool to manage children’s behavior.

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