Begin Teaching & Reinforcing Good CharacterA Quick Summary of How to Get Started
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How to Talk with Your Child and Reinforce Good Character with the Chart
Character building is important to teach children of all ages. The Character Charts give you a fun way to teach these traits to your children. Before starting, talk with your children and explain what is expected of them. Let them know that every time you see them displaying the character traits listed on the chart, you will update the chart. Be sure you make an effort to observe your child demonstrating the character traits listed on the chart. Praise your child as you mark their chart, “Connor – I love how you listened when I asked you to pick up your toys” or “Sophie – I’m updating the chart because you had self-control and didn't have a tantrum. It is important to sit down with your child at the end of the day to go over the chart. Praise them for the things they did well and encourage them to improve in areas where they need help. |
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Daily Character Chart (Printed)
Let your child know that every time you see them displaying the character traits listed on their chart, they will get a sticker or mark. Options other than stickers can be stampers, magnets, or hand-drawn symbols, such as a star or their initials. For some kids, the chart and praise will be enough of a motivator. Others may need incentives, and we provide a list of simple ideas such as extra play time or extra outside time. Click for Printing Tips and Options. |
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Weekly Character Chart (Printed)
Let your child know that every time you see them displaying the character traits listed on their chart, they will get a tally on their chart. Options other than tallies can be symbols such as stars, plus signs, a sport’s team symbol, numbers, stickers, or the child’s initials. For some children, praising your child and using the charts will be enough to reinforce the desired behavior. If you decide you want to provide incentives, we provide fun and easy incentive ideas. It is up to you how often; you can do daily or weekly incentives or both. Click for Printing Tips and Options. |
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Daily Character Chart (Digital)
Let your child know that every time you see them displaying the character traits listed on their chart, they will get a mark. You can choose any symbol or letter available on your keyboard such as stars, plus signs, a sport’s team symbol, or the child’s initials. Children love updating the chart on the computer! For some children, praising your child and using the charts will be enough to teach the desired behavior. If you decide you want to provide incentives, we provide fun and easy incentive ideas and tips. |
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Weekly Character Chart (Digital)
Let your child know that every time you see them displaying the character traits listed on their chart, you will update their chart. Just type in the number of occurrences of the desired character trait on your keyboard. For example, if you catch your child having a positive attitude, type the number 1. If you catch your child a second time having a positive attitude, change the number to 2. The total at the bottom will automatically calculate each day. Praise your child as you update the chart on the computer. At the end of the week, you can click the button to clear the numbers and start over the next week. If you decide you want to provide incentives, we provide fun and easy incentive ideas. It is up to you how often; you can do daily or weekly incentives or both. |
Changing the Character Trait Expectations
Character trait expectations can be added or removed from the chart as your child’s behavior evolves. We suggest you keep a character expectation on the chart at least long enough for your child to see success. You may want to change the character expectations as you see behaviors you want to modify. Make sure you talk with your child about changes you make to the Character Chart.
Charts can be used over and over, and all you have to do is change the expectations. Begin teaching character today to help your child gain essential life skills!
Character trait expectations can be added or removed from the chart as your child’s behavior evolves. We suggest you keep a character expectation on the chart at least long enough for your child to see success. You may want to change the character expectations as you see behaviors you want to modify. Make sure you talk with your child about changes you make to the Character Chart.
Charts can be used over and over, and all you have to do is change the expectations. Begin teaching character today to help your child gain essential life skills!