Colorful Kid Kash is a printable behavior chart for kids that will help promote positive behavior. This reward system is a great visual to see how they’re doing!
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Responsibility Chart
As a mom, I am always trying to think of creative ways (that actually work) when it comes to discipline for my kids as well as ways to reward them for good behavior. I love a good way for them to visually see how they’re doing, and take it upon themselves to try harder. This colorful chart + Kid Kash printables are a great way to do both!
Here’s how it works –
At the beginning of the day, my kids will start with their markers in the middle of the chart. When they whine, fight, throw fits, make poor choices, etc, I lower their marker to the next color and keep lowering it for each “naughty thing” they do.
The same thing goes for opposite behavior- when they help me out, play nicely, and don’t whine at bedtime, their marker moves up.
At the end of the day, they get the matching “bill” to whichever color they’re on. At the end of the week, they can cash in their bills, or save them up for something big!
Age-Appropriate Chores –
- brush your teeth morning and night
- finish all homework
- accident-free for potty training
- start a load of dirty clothes/ put away laundry
- empty the dishwasher
- attitude improvement – no fits, fighting, lying, teasing, etc.
Rewards –
- a special treat
- a fun outing: family bike ride, a trip to the movies, etc.
- a new toy
- real money
- a later bedtime
Child Behavior Chart + Kid Kash Reward System
SUPPLIES –
- Child Incentive Chart + Kid Kash Printables (download here)
- 1″ circle punch
- paper cutter or scissors
- magnets
- adhesive
DIRECTIONS –
- Print off our printables below.
- Cut out the chart and “bills” with a paper cutter or scissors.
- Punch out the circle markers with a 1″ punch, or with scissors.
- Glue magnets to the back of your markers.
- Place on the fridge, or any other magnetic surface, and you’re ready to go!
Click here to get the Kid’s Kash Behavior Charts Printable Pack!
Free Chore Chart Printables
this is the the best way to have fun with you kids and incentivize them to be a little more productive.
Thanks Mason! I’m glad you guys had fun with this.
This system is amazing. It is so awesome to see how my children reacted to positive incentives as opposed to losing privileges. It is also visual so it is a very good reminder. I printed out mine and laminated it! It is also useful with other choice options. The money idea didn’t connect with my child, but little coupons for dates or treats did. So it is delightfully interchangeable. Laminating everything made it very official and fun, and they love it. My son has cleaned his own room multiple times without being asked, and even offers to help with chores that would have been pulling teeth to even get help with earlier. I highly recommend this system, and the more special you make it, the better it works. They even ask would I go up a color if I clean ________ room? It’s such a 180!
And I forgot to mention, I use my chart for when I “catch them being good”, doing what they’re told with a respectful attitude, or being kind to your siblings, or just helpful. I lower their Dot if they hurt each other, or are disrespectful, Or disobedient. It works great cause they know they have to work to go back up.
Thanks for sharing, I’m so glad to hear this has worked so well for you and your family!
This is really cute.
Thanks Joyce!
this is brilliant. my daughter is always asking for stuff she wants. I tell her maybe for your birthday or christmas, etc. Well at 4 yrs old she caught on and said, why can’t I just get what I want when I want it without it being a big thing like my birthday. So I decided I’d do a reward chart. She can pick out something she wants and work towards getting it. Everytime she behaves or helps me out around the house she get a smiley face. Once she gets 10 smiles she gets the item she has chosen & worked for as her reward. I want her to learn the value of working towards a goal not just being handed whatever she wants when she wants it. Such a great idea you’ve come up with her to encourage good values.
Thanks for your sweet comment Meghan! You stumbled upon a really old post, I am glad people still think the idea is good! 🙂
I may have to try this. I was just thinking about something like this for my daughter. How old are your kids that you use this for? Just curious. My daughter is 10.
This is our craft project for the day! Although we may have to add a few extra buttons at the bottom for those really bad days.
Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for the idea!! I used it and I am loving it!
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Ooohh..great idea! I will definitely use this when my kiddies get a little older 🙂 Thanks for sharing!
Wonderful idea!
Oh, this is great! Check out my blog at http://www.theimperfectmom.blogspot.com for more ideas. I use a 'token' system and it works sooooo well for us
celeste
I love this! I wanted an incentive chart but wasn't crazy at the store selections- this is simple, able to adapt as the age and need changes and I can make!!! Thanks!
Thanks for sharing! This is a great idea!
I made one too…. my son loves it and it is so simple. The added bonus is that his teacher uses a similar incentive chart, so it carries over from school to home.
Have a great week!
I LOVE this idea. I am going to make them today
What a great idea!!! I wish my two year old would understand it, but I dont know if she would yet! But when she is a bit bigger I will def. make one of these!!!
What a great idea!!!
What a creative and stylish way to discipline your kids!! You are a genius!!! 🙂
What a great idea! We use a printable chart but I like this better! Thanks for sharing!