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I think it’s not showing up in Safari but it is in Chrome.If you don’t know how to make your own reward chart printable, you can download one from here. (It seems that some of you aren’t seeing the image or the link above. Would you like a copy of the Behavior Chart? Click here to get a copy of the Editable Behavior Chart or click the image below. I’ve had to use the chart several times this year to refocus students, but have only needed them for a few weeks at a time.

The two changes, of adding goals and having the student self-select the goal, and adding the rubric have made all the difference this year. At the end of the day, the student adds up their points and works toward earning more points the next day.

This allows me to not just have a yes / no option, but a middle option that gives some flexibility. The other component I added this year is a rubric score. However, having specific goals allows students to focus on one aspect of their behavior. In reality, all the goals are so tightly intertwined that I use a bit more of a global approach when assessing the student. I then evaluate their behavior based on that goal. What I do is ask the students to choose a goal to work on each day. These are major behaviors that I’ve seen in a couple of my kiddos this year. I added specific goals at the top of the chart. I add a signature so that I can be sure the parent has seen the chart. This type of communication is integral to the success of the child. Ideally, you’d meet with the parent and set up some sort of reward system for the child so that if they achieved their goal, the child would receive something at home. You also need a place for a parent’s signature. Each new period of the day is another chance to do well. I have a strip for each day, as our daily schedule is slightly different.

I use our natural transition times between activities. One thing a behavior chart needs to have is increments of time on it. I’ve made some modifications to my behavior chart over the years, but this year, I feel like I’ve made the most significant changes. How to Use a Daily Behavior Chart for Elementary Students If a student has to “be good” all day long, it’s really hard to do, but if they can focus on their behavior during certain increments of time, it’s much more manageable. It is a shorter amount of time for both my reflection and for the student to focus. Rather than an impression of a student over the course of a day, I can stop and think about the students’ behavior within a 30-60 minute period. The behavior chart helps me focus on a certain student’s behavior for a shorter chunk of time. Why Use a Behavior Chart in Your Classroom If I’m able to go with the flow, I let it go, but if I’m feeling put out by the behavior then I address it. In reality, I gauge a student’s behavior based on my feelings and reaction to it. I find that I’m just getting more and more frustrated with the student and the warnings and loss of privileges just aren’t working anymore. I tend to use a chart with students who seem to be pushing all my buttons all day long. It depends on the student and his or her need at that time in the classroom. I use behavior charts on and off throughout the year. I’ve used behavior charts for years, but recently have made a few adjustments to them that have been the golden ticket! First off, let’s get into the details of when and why to use them. Behavior charts have been a great tool in my classroom. Do you have kiddos in your classroom that just can’t seem to follow the rules no matter how many warnings you give them? Do they just seem to goof off at every opportunity? They may just need a bit more frequent feedback than the rest of your students.

Star chart classroom