parents' guide to using a reward chart

This is a parenting tool you can use to praise your kids and encourage them to do

chores or homework without having to nag. Here's how to use it most effectively:

Involve your child before you start using a reward chart – s/he must want to do the task and

understand how the chart is going to work.

List your child’s daily chores in the ‘Tasks’ column. You can use a reward chart to tackle everyday

activities, from tidying up to doing homework. Make sure each task is simple, specific, measurable

and achievable.

Draw stars or smiley faces or use stickers in the corresponding boxes to show when a task is complete.

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TIP: Before you write on this page, make a few photocopies to keep.

'Young children do better with

immediate rewards. For example, if

you're taking them for ice cream as

a reward, give them a coupon with

"Out for ice cream"

written on it. '

Trudy Coetzee,

teacher at

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