Behavior point chart (free printable)
A week-long point sheet: your expectations down the side, a score box for every day, and a weekly total. Write your own expectations and print.
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About this sheet
A point chart is for the child who needs more frequent feedback than a sticker at the end of the day can give. Scoring each expectation separately, rather than the whole day at once, keeps one rough hour from erasing a good morning, and it shows the child exactly which skill to work on next. The key is the scale: three levels (2, 1, 0) are easier to score consistently than ten. The scale is printed at the bottom so the child and the family read the same numbers. Keep it private, share it with the family, and review it with the child at the end of each day.
Grades: K to 5.
How to use it
- Type three to six expectations, one per line, stated as the behavior you want to see.
- Print one sheet per week. Score each expectation at the times you chose, such as after each period, using 2, 1 or 0.
- Add up each row on Friday and talk about the numbers with the child. Choose one expectation to work on next week.
Five ideas for class
- Start by scoring a few times a day, then fade to once a day when most scores are 2.
- Pick expectations that match a skill you are teaching this week, such as asking for help instead of calling out.
- Send a copy home on Friday so the family sees the pattern and can praise the same things.
- Set a goal together, such as a total above ten, and pick a small reward the child helped choose.
- Use it for yourself too: score your own consistency in giving feedback, so the chart is fair in both directions.
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Questions
Should a point chart be posted for the class?
Keep a child’s chart private. Public displays of one child’s scores can shame the child and teach the class to label them. Use a folder or a clipboard.
What should the scores mean?
A common scale is 2 for met the expectation, 1 for needed a reminder and 0 for did not meet it yet. Write your own scale on the sheet if your school uses another.
How is this different from a sticker chart?
The point chart scores more than one expectation, and several times a day if needed. The sticker chart is a simpler weekly habit tracker for younger children.
Does it replace a behavior plan?
No. A chart is one tool. For a child with significant needs, follow your school’s process and involve the family and your support team.
How do I save it as a PDF?
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Can I print it in black and white?
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