Printable Reward Chart & Sticker Chart (Free PDF)
Small wins add up when children can see them. Page 1 is a weekly reward chart with stars to colour for up to six goals. Page 2 is a sticker chart with 30 spots and a big reward at the end, ideal for longer goals like dry nights, reading every day or brushing teeth without reminders.
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Two charts, two ways to use them
Weekly reward chart (page 1). Write up to six goals on the left. Each day your child reaches a goal, they colour the star or add a sticker. Agree at the start of the week how many stars earn the reward, and write both at the bottom.
Sticker goal chart (page 2). One goal, 30 spots. Every success gets a sticker. Every fifth spot is highlighted, a good moment for a small celebration on the way. When all 30 are filled, the reward written at the bottom is earned.
Tips for parents
- Keep it short and simple. One to three goals at a time work better than six.
- Make the first reward easy to reach. Early success builds motivation.
- Never take stars away. A missed day is just an empty star; earned stars stay earned.
- Praise specifically. “You put your shoes away without being asked!” means more than “good job”.
- Fade it out. When a goal is a habit, celebrate and pick a new one, or stop the chart.
Goal ideas by situation
| Situation | Example goal |
|---|---|
| Mornings | Dressed and ready by 7:30 |
| Bedtime | In pajamas and teeth brushed without reminders |
| School | Reading for 15 minutes |
| Home | Toys away before dinner |
| Siblings | Solving a disagreement with words |
For regular household jobs, combine this with the family chore chart.
Questions
What makes a good goal for a reward chart?
Goals that are specific, positive and possible. "Put shoes on the rack when you come home" works better than "be tidy". Start with one to three goals.
What rewards work well?
Rewards do not need to cost money. Ideas include choosing the family movie, an extra bedtime story, a trip to the park, baking together or staying up 15 minutes later on the weekend.
How long should we use a reward chart?
Until the behavior becomes a habit, often a few weeks. Then change the goal or move to the sticker chart for a longer-term target.
