Free Printable Behavior Charts (Daily and Weekly)
A behavior chart lists a few positive goals and gives your child a space to mark each one, every day or every part of the day. Make one below: type up to eight goals, choose a weekly or daily layout, pick smiley faces, stars or check boxes, and add a reward. It prints on one landscape page.
Make your behavior chart
Weekly or daily?
The weekly chart has a column for each school day (or all seven days) and a row for each goal. It suits most families and classrooms: check in once a day, usually after school or at bedtime.
The daily chart splits one day into morning, midday, afternoon and evening. It is useful when a full day feels too long to wait for, which is common for younger children. Print a fresh one each day.
Writing goals that work
Say what to do, not what to stop: "Use kind words" rather than "No yelling". Keep each goal short enough for your child to remember, and start with three to five. You can edit the suggested goals or write your own; they are printed exactly as you type them.
Go over the chart together at the same time each day. Mark the boxes your child earned, say something specific about one of them, and move on. A chart that is quick and friendly is easier to keep up.
Behavior charts in the classroom
Teachers can print one chart per student with individual goals, or one class chart with shared goals. The black and white version is cheap to copy. For a calm space to go with it, see the calm down corner printables and the feelings chart.
Frequently asked questions
How many goals should a behavior chart have?
Three to five is a good range. Up to eight fit on the page, but fewer goals are easier for a child to keep in mind.
What age is a behavior chart for?
Families and teachers use them from preschool through elementary school. For older children, let them help write the goals.
Is a behavior chart the same as a reward chart?
They are close. A reward chart tracks one goal with a row of stars; a behavior chart tracks several goals across days. Both can include a reward line.
Can I edit the chart after printing?
Come back to this page, change the goals and print again. Nothing is saved, so keep the PDF if you want the same chart later.
Should I talk to someone about my child's behavior?
If you have concerns beyond everyday ups and downs, your pediatrician or your child's teacher is a good first person to talk to. A chart is a simple home tool, not an assessment.