Reward Chart Template (Printable PDF & GoodNotes)
A star chart for kids. Write the goal and the reward at the top, then colour a square (or add a sticker) for every win. There are 30 numbered squares, and when they're all filled, the reward is earned.
- Printable US Letter8.5 × 11 in, white paper
- Printable A4210 × 297 mm, white paper
- iPad / GoodNotesAlso Notability and Noteshelf
- E-ink tabletreMarkable, Kindle Scribe, Boox
Free PDF, 1 page, undated. No sign-up needed.
Shown for iPad in the Bright & Playful theme. Printable downloads use white paper; the e-ink version is black and white.
One page, ready to fill in.
- Write-in lines for my goal and my reward
- 30 numbered squares to colour in
- Undated, so you can print or duplicate it as often as you need
Who it's for
Parents of toddlers and young children, teachers using individual behaviour charts, and families working on one habit such as sleeping in their own bed, potty training or reading.
Getting the most from a reward chart.
Pick one goal at a time
"Stay in bed all night", "brush teeth without reminders", "practise reading". A single clear goal works far better than a chart for everything.
Choose a reward together
Let your child help choose the reward. It doesn't have to cost money: a trip to the park, choosing dinner or extra story time all work.
Use fewer squares for younger kids
For toddlers, cross out squares so the reward comes after 5 or 10 wins. Thirty is a long wait for a three-year-old.
Colour straight away
Mark the square as soon as the win happens, with praise. The connection between the action and the star is what makes it work.
Don't take stars away
Earned stars stay earned. Taking them away for other behaviour makes the chart feel unfair and less motivating.
Move on when it's a habit
Once the behaviour happens without reminders, celebrate and retire the chart. Start a new one only if there's a new goal; charts work best when they're short-term.
Included in 6 planners
This template is a page in each of these planners. Open one to see everything else that comes with it.
Get it inside a full hyperlinked planner
The kids homework planner includes this page alongside dated month and week pages for your year, with side tabs and links between every page. Pick your device and theme, preview it free, and pay only when it's right.
- Dated pages for the whole year
- Tap a tab or a date to jump there
- GoodNotes, Notability, Samsung Notes, e-ink and print sizes
Opens the kids homework planner with the Kids Zone section switched on.
Or read about the kids homework planner first.
How do reward charts work?
Children earn a star, sticker or coloured square each time they do the target behaviour. After a set number, they get an agreed reward. They work best for one specific, achievable goal.
What age is a reward chart for?
Roughly ages 2 to 10. Younger children need fewer squares and quicker rewards; older children may prefer points or allowance.
Can I use stickers?
Yes. Print it on Letter or A4 and stick a small sticker on each square instead of colouring it. Smaller stickers fit best.
Can I use it for potty training?
Yes. It's a popular use. Cross out squares to make the first reward come sooner.
