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Free printable behavior chart maker

Turn “be good” into a few clear goals your child can actually see and tick off. Add their name and a weekly reward, and print a chart for each child.

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  • US Letter or A4
  • Print at home
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Paper and layout are for printing at home. The notepad is always 11 × 8.5 in, landscape.

Get this chart printed

50 tear-off sheets with the same chart, one for every week. Printed in the US, free shipping, arrives in about 5–8 business days.

Get it by email, plus a new printable every month

Once a month we'll send a new free printable, like an allowance chart or a summer schedule, and you'll get 10% off your first Days Marked calendar.

How to make a behavior chart work

Choose two to four specific goals, phrased as what to do rather than what not to do: “listened the first time” instead of “no talking back”. Talk the chart through together, so your child knows exactly what earns a check.

Fill it in at the same time every day, like after dinner, and keep it short and upbeat. Notice the good days out loud. Once a goal is easy, swap it for the next one.

Rewards that help

A reward works best when it is small, reachable and agreed in advance: pick the Friday movie, a trip to the park, an extra story. Write it in the reward box, so the goal is right there on the fridge all week.

Questions

What is the difference between a behavior chart and a reward chart?
A behavior chart is about how your child acts: listening the first time, kind words, a calm bedtime. A reward or sticker chart is usually for everyday tasks and habits, like brushing teeth or reading. Both work the same way: a check or sticker for each goal met, and a small reward when the week goes well.
What age is a behavior chart for?
Charts work well from about three years old, when children can connect a check mark with what they did, and they stay useful through the early school years.
How many goals should a behavior chart have?
Two to four for young children. Fewer, clearer goals make it easier to succeed, and success is what makes the chart work.
Is the behavior chart free?
Yes, free to make, download and print, without an account.
Can I make one for each child?
Yes. Add up to four names and we email you one PDF with a page per child, free.
What if my child misses a day?
Leave the box empty and move on. Keep the focus on the next chance to earn a check rather than on the miss.

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