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Are you struggling to get your kids to do their chores or homework? Does your child have a behavior or habit that could use some improvement? Printable reward charts for kids are an effective tool for motivating and correcting behaviors using positive reinforcement and the reward system.

Reward charts are not just for toddlers or preschoolers and can be used for more than potty training, teaching routines or curbing tantrums. They are an effective tool for motivating and encouraging elementary school aged children to follow the family rules and participate in household chores, complete homework assignments, practice spelling words and math facts, read nightly, practice a skill or talent, eat healthy and practice good hygiene.

Tips For Using Reward Charts Effectively To Improve Your Child’s Behavior

Be specific and clear about what behavior and level of quality is expected from your child. The chore ‘clean your room’ may be a little too vague depending on their age. Breaking it down into smaller tasks such as ‘put toys in toy box’ and ‘vacuum bedroom floor’ are more clear. If complaining and whining while doing chores is a problem, be clear with your child that their behavior and attitude while doing the chore is part of the equation in getting to tick the box off or earn a sticker towards their reward.
Sit down with your child and agree on a reward system that works for both of you. You will have more success using a reward chart if your kids are motivated by the reward. For example, offering an ice cream cone as a reward to a child who gets ice cream for dessert every night won’t be as effective as offering an ice cream cone to a child as a reward who only gets ice cream on special occasions. Keep the rewards small, affordable and do-able.
Keep your word and follow through with the reward in a timely manner. If you agree to pay your child her reward every Saturday, stick to your word. I bet you wouldn’t work at a job that does not pay its employees on time. Stay in the moment and don’t hold an earned reward as ransom or withdraw it based on post-behavior after they earned it. Kids will always have bad days here and there and it is important to keep moving forward and celebrate the good days.

To help you get started, I put together a handy collection of over 35 printable reward, behavior, chore and homework charts and punch cards that are appealing to elementary school aged girls in the 6 to 12 year old range.

Printable Reward Charts For Kids

This selection of printable reward charts for kids are available from graphic designers on Etsy. Some of the charts are instant download meaning you will receive a printable file delivered to your email within minutes of payment. Some charts have the option of being personalized for your child and a printable file is typically delivered to your email within 24 to 48 hours.

Printable Behavior And Chore Charts For Kids

Here is a selection of behavior and chore charts that can be used for correcting behavior, creating good habits and work ethics and teaching self-care.