This printable reward chart is a visual, sticker-based tool designed to motivate positive behavior in children. It includes a colorful path from 'Start' to 'Success!' with built-in small and big reward milestones, plus a complete parent guide.
How It Works
The chart uses a path of circles that children fill with stickers as they demonstrate a target behavior. Along the way, small sparkle markers indicate when a small reward has been earned, and a big star at the end marks the big reward.
First, define the behavior that earns a sticker:
When I _______ → I earn a sticker
Parent Guide
The worksheet includes a detailed guide for parents and children:
- Choose 1–3 target behaviors to focus on.
- Clearly explain the behaviors and rewards to your child before starting.
- Give a sticker (or mark) immediately when the behavior occurs.
- Celebrate effort, not just perfection.
- When the chart is filled, provide the agreed-upon big reward.
- Keep expectations consistent and positive.
About Rewards
Rewards do not need to be expensive to be effective. Small rewards can be simple privileges that your child enjoys, such as extra screen time, choosing the family movie or game, picking dinner, staying up a little later, extra playtime, or special one-on-one time with a parent.
Examples of Small Rewards
Extra screen time, choose a movie, pick dinner, extra playtime, extra bedtime story, choose music in the car, special time with a parent.
Examples of Big Rewards
A fun outing (park, arcade, zoo), a sleepover, a new toy or game, a special activity of their choice, a family activity they pick, or a larger agreed-upon privilege.
Who Is This Worksheet For?
This reward chart is designed for parents of children ages 3–12. It's especially helpful for building new habits, encouraging positive behavior, and creating a structured system of motivation that children can see and feel proud of.