Rewarding children for good behaviour is a great way to keep them motivated and on the right track. Children generally respond well to regular praise and rewards and a wall chart with reward stickers is a great way to keep a record of their good behaviour,

Many parents and carers will use wall charts and reward stickers to motivate their child, as they provide a great visual aid for the child to work with. Good behaviour charts work particularly well when a goal is decided upon as a reward for gaining a certain amount of stars or reward stickers. This may be a small toy, a trip to the zoo or circus, or another reward which will work as a motivation to behave well. reward stickers can then be placed on the chart whenever they are earned with good behaviour and the child is clearly able to see how their behaviour will add up to a treat!

Choosing which stickers to use will depend on the child and the style of the wall chart. A simple smiley face or star may be perfect, but there are also lots of shaped and decorated stickers featuring animals, cartoons and figures to match themed wall charts. A child who is keen on football for example, may need to collect enough footballer stickers to make up a team before they can receive their reward. Wall charts and stickers are inexpensive, and a wide range can be found both on the high street and online.

Using wall charts and reward stickers is great for general good behaviour, but can also be a good way to encourage children to help out with tasks, to do their reading or to get dressed and brush their teeth! This is a good way to help children feel confident that they can change these behaviours, and focusing on the positive times when they try new food or stay the night in their own bed is generally much more effective than frequently reprimanding the bad behaviour.

To make wall charts effective, it is a good idea to place them in a communal area of the household where the whole family, including the children, can see them clearly. The kitchen may be an ideal place for this, on the fridge door for example. Charts which are specific to dressing or staying in bed could also be placed in the child’s room, so that stickers can be awarded in the morning as they get up after a night of good behaviour. Wall charts in the bedroom will also act as a reminder of what is expected, as the child goes to bed.

Many parents find reward charts and stickers a very effective way to encourage their child’s good behaviour, and to gradually phase out bad habits which have developed. Visual aids are great for younger children and a bright chart combined with colourful and shiny stickers is a great way to highlight their good behaviour, and to encourage it to continue. Schools and clubs often use stickers or stamps to acknowledge good behaviour.