My reward chart
I get a sticker when I:
- In bed by bedtime
- Stay in my own bed all night
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Reward & Sticker Chart Maker
Make a sticker chart that keeps working: pick one to three clear goals, and the maker sets how many stickers suit your child's age and adds small rewards along the way. Free, no sign-up, and nothing leaves your device.
1. Who is it for?
2. What earns a sticker?
Keep it to 1–3 goals your child can clearly see they've done. One is often best.
3. Rewards
Suggested for age 4: 7 stickers. The first reward comes at sticker 3, so it never feels too far away.
4. Print
Tip: choose "Save as PDF" in the print window to keep a copy.
Preview
How to make a reward chart that works
- Pick one clear goal. Choose something your child can see they've done, like "In bed by bedtime", not "Be good". You can add up to three, but one is often best.
- Keep the first reward close. The maker puts a small reward partway along, so your child gets a win early.
- Agree on the rewards together. Small rewards can be simple, like choosing the bedtime story. Save the bigger one for the end.
- Print it and put it where the goal happens. Bedtime charts go by the bed, potty charts by the toilet.
- Give the sticker straight away, with a few words about what they did: "You stayed in bed all night!"
When a chart stops working
- Shrink it. Fewer goals or fewer stickers to the reward.
- Reward the first step. If getting started is the hard part, give the sticker for starting.
- Make it new. Print a fresh chart with a different reward when interest fades.
How many stickers before the reward?
The maker starts with these numbers. They are starting points; change them for your child.
| Age | Stickers for the big reward |
|---|---|
| 2–3 | 5 |
| 4–5 | 7 |
| 6–8 | 10 |
| 9–12 | 14 |
| 13+ | 20 |
Questions parents ask
Why do sticker charts stop working?
The most common reasons are a reward that feels too far away, a goal that's too vague to judge ("be good"), or too many goals at once. This maker limits you to three goals, flags vague wording, and adds small rewards before the big one.
How many stickers should my child need for a reward?
Younger children need the reward close: about 5 stickers at age 2–3 and 7 at age 4–5. Older children can work towards 10–20. Start shorter than you think; you can make the next chart longer.
Can I use it for potty training?
Yes. Choose the Potty training preset and set a small first reward. If you have questions about your child's development or toilet training, talk to your doctor or health visitor.
Should the rewards be toys or treats?
They don't have to be. Many families use time together, such as choosing the bedtime story, a trip to the park, or picking the Friday movie.
Is my information saved?
Your choices are stored only in your own browser so the chart is there next time. Nothing is sent to us.
Last reviewed: 2026-10-29