PouchPrintable reward chart with stickers
Quick answer
A sticker reward chart gives each daily job a row of squares. Your kid adds a sticker when the job is done, and a full row earns a small reward you picked together. Start with two or three jobs, keep the reward modest, and say the rules before the first sticker goes on.
What a sticker chart is
It is a grid with jobs down the side and days across the top. A finished job gets a sticker. When the row is full, your kid picks the agreed reward. That is the whole system.
Sample jobs for a sticker chart
Sticker chart
| Chore | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Make your bed | |||||||
| Brush your teeth | |||||||
| Put toys away | |||||||
| Help set the table | |||||||
| Hang up your backpack |
Setting the rules before you start
- Choose two or three jobs from the sample, no more.
- Decide how many stickers earn a reward, and write that number on the sheet.
- Pick the reward together. Time with you or a family outing often works well, and it costs little.
- Agree on who adds the sticker: your kid, once the job is done.
- Put the chart low on the wall, with the stickers in a nearby envelope.
Ideas for small rewards
- Choosing the family movie.
- Picking a game to play together.
- A trip to the playground.
- Helping choose what is for dinner from a short list.
- An extra story before bed.
Changing it as your kid grows
When the stickers start to feel babyish, move to the weekly chore chart with ticks, or build your own sheet with the chart maker.
Keeping it fair and calm
- Never take a sticker back once it is on the chart.
- Keep the reward promise, even when the week was messy.
- Retire the chart when the habit feels automatic, and say so proudly.
- Do not compare siblings. Give each kid their own chart and their own goal.
A sticker chart does not need to involve money. If you later want a pretend balance as well, Pouch is a free web app that keeps one, with no account.
Questions parents ask
How many stickers should earn a reward?
Pick a number your kid can reach within a week. A full row of five or seven is a common choice.
Should a reward chart use money or stickers?
Either can work. Stickers are simple and free. Families who want to teach money skills may prefer a small allowance.
What age is a sticker chart for?
Sticker charts are popular with preschoolers and early elementary kids, but kids vary. Judge by whether your child enjoys it.
What do I do when my kid loses interest?
Change the stickers, swap a job, or take a break for a few weeks. A chart can come back later.