How to Make a Behavior Chart for a Toddler

When parents think about the term "discipline," what may come to mind is punishment. However, punishment is only a very small part of what it means to effectively discipline your toddler. One of the more common ways to reward good behavior is through a behavior chart. A behavior chart is normally a grid, where your child can put stickers in each square. Catch your toddler doing something right, and give him a sticker. After the child has earned a predetermined amount of stickers, he is eligible for a larger prize, such as a trip to the park or an ice cream cone.

Instructions

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      Select what type of paper your child's reward chart will be on. You can use a sheet of regular letter paper, or you can purchase a larger piece of poster board.

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      Write your child's name at the top of the paper. Underneath her name, write what behavior the chart is looking for. For example, if you want your toddler to pick up her toys, write, "Cleaning Up Sticker Chart." Even if your child cannot read, she will learn what the chart means.

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      Make a grid underneath the title of the chart with a ruler. If this chart is for a young child, keep it simple, with just a few grid squares. If your chart is for an older toddler, draw enough squares for one to two weeks.

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      Allow your child to add some personal touches of his own. Talk to your child while he is helping decorate his chart about this chart's purpose and how he can earn stickers. Also tell him what the reward will be once he fills in all the squares. Go to the store with your child, and let him pick out his preferred stickers.

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      Hang the chart somewhere that your child can easily see it and reach it. As you see your child perform a positive behavior, have her put a sticker on the chart. Reward your child as promised when the chart is full.

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