All children have behaviors that we would like to "work on" .   Not only bad behaviors, but good ones too.  

The Behavior Chart is a visual reward system similar to "sticker charts".  This chart also focuses only on good behaviors.

The Behavior Chart lists each behavior and it's consequence (the reward).  The chart can list one to many behaviors.  With younger children, it's best to minimize the number  listed.  One to three is best.  Again the number should be based on what your child can handle.

Because it is important to let your child make decisions, the reward system is something that is agreed upon with you and your child.

The example chart uses money.  The child has an "intense focus" with money so we assigned 10 cents per point.  Points are agreed upon with you and your child.  This gives an opportunity to learn negotiation skills!

This chart also includes spaces for each day of the week.  Why only one week?  Another important issue is when the reward is given, immediate rewards are best.  This allows the child to understand their actions really do have a consequence!  Points are tallied by the day so they can see their progress. Spaces are provided for total and cumulative points.  

Finally, the chart has space for an "agreement to the contract".  You and your child sign off on the points and reward given.  The example uses money.  Another example would be to assign a range of points with the reward being different depending on the number of points accumulated throughout the week.  Example:  10 - 20 points = an ice cream cone 21-30 points = a new toy (w/ $ limit) 31-40 points = going to the movies.

Kids like to be rewarded for doing good things.  AS children are very "visual" and often have a difficult time with verbal instructions, this is why often use visual aids such as the behavior or sticker charts.  Listing the behavior is also a visual reminder of what they should be working on.  Post it wherever it is seen best (eye level is great) and good luck!!

Click here to go to the  Example Behavior Chart  

Click here to go to a Blank Behavior Chart

Printing the chart:  go to the chart page, then click on File, then click on print.