Sticker Behavior Charts

Sticker behavior charts can be a rewarding yet frugal way to encourage positive behavior in children.

Reward chores with a fun sticker.

If you've been considering the idea of implementing sticker behavior charts to encourage the completion of daily chores, school assignments, or hygienic practices, there are many fun ideas and designs you can choose from.

Reward charts have long been used in class settings to reward good behavior and to motivate children to complete daily tasks. Many parents hoping to instill values and work ethic in children start early with at home sticker charts.

Around the age of three years old, children are ready and excited to use a sticker behavior chart. The following ideas and chart suggestions will help you design a chart just right for your child's age and personal/family goals.

Before you implement the sticker chart, you'll need to decide which goals are being rewarded, and how often. Sticker charts can be used on daily or weekly calendars. To create a behavior chart, draw a small graph on white paper and make plenty of copies. At the top of the page, write your child's name, and under each graph cell, create a task, such as washing hands, taking a bath, or putting away the dishes. After each task has been completed successfully, children will place a sticker on the task marking it done for the day.

One of the best parts of a sticker chart is the stickers themselves. To encourage excitement and a positive outlook, make sure you track down your child's favorite stickers. Stickers are an affordable way to reward children, and you'll never find a shortage of supply. Seek out teacher supply stores or craft stores for bulk stickers at value prices. Boys will be thrilled with car, superhero or sport themed stickers, where girls may find motivation with butterfly, flower or star patterns. If you have multiple children, make sure you use stickers that excite and thrill both, on separate behavior charts.

To create a sticker chart for your child, you'll need to list the tasks they are ready and willing to complete and learn. The following suggestions are age appropriate.

When children start potty training, it may be time to encourage their behavior with a sticker chart. For every successful trip to the toilet, toddlers receive a sticker they can place on the chart, marking their success and journey down the road to completion of potty training.

Between the ages of two and three, toddlers are ready and willing to complete small daily chores. Toddlers can start sweeping the floors, picking up toys and straightening their books for a daily sticker.

Hygiene practices, such as an evening bath or tooth brushing are other activities that call for a motivational sticker.

Because preschool children are already familiar with daily expectations, why not continue to encourage their good behavior with sticker charts?

For preschool children, sticker charts can be used daily for the completion of small tasks. Imagine the thrill your child will feel when she receives a sticker for tying her own shoes? Small jobs, such as putting the dishes away or taking the dog for a walk with adult supervision are things preschoolers can look forward to. In addition, small school assignments or crafts can be encouraged with a sticker chart upon completion.

As children move through the elementary years, it's important to continue the use of charts to encourage the milestones they will encounter.

Many children outgrow their passion for reading, so a sticker chart can quickly encourage their love of books. Outdoor play, rather than inside play, can be encouraged with a sticker. At this age, it's important that sticker charts reach an even higher goal, or prize so to speak. For every completed sticker chart, parents may choose to take children out to their favorite restaurant or a night out at the movies.

With daily acknowledgement and praise for completed tasks, children learn to grow in a home filled with praise and reward, ultimately affecting their self-esteem and confidence, and completion of goals.

If you find you are at wit's end to encourage proper behavior with your small child, it may be time to send some praise and appreciation his way with a sticker chart.

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