Token board (free printable, 3 to 10 tokens)
A row of token spaces under a box that shows what the child is working for, with the rule that earns each token printed underneath. The second page is a sheet of star tokens to cut out and laminate.
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About this sheet
A token board turns a wait into something a child can see. Each space is one step toward a reward the child chose before the work began, and the last space is the moment the reward arrives. Boards with three to five spaces suit young children and children who are new to the idea; ten spaces suit a longer task or an older child. The rule line matters as much as the reward: it names the one thing that earns a token, in words the child understands, so a token is never a surprise and never taken away. Print it in color for the wall or in black and white to color, and laminate it if it will be used every day.
Grades: Pre-K to 3.
How to use it
- Choose the number of tokens, then type what the child is working for and the rule that earns a token.
- Print both pages, cut out the star tokens, and laminate the board and the tokens if you want them to last.
- Add a token each time the child does what the rule says, and give the reward as soon as the last space is full.
Five ideas for class
- Start with three spaces so the first reward comes quickly, then add spaces as the child gets used to the board.
- Let the child pick the reward from two or three choices and draw it, or stick a picture of it, in the picture box.
- Never take a token back. A token that was earned stays earned, so the board only ever moves forward.
- Use one board for a morning of small tasks, such as finishing a page, cleaning up or joining the circle.
- Send a copy home with the same rule and reward ideas, so the child meets the same board in both places.
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Questions
What is a token board?
A visual chart with a row of spaces for tokens and a picture of a reward. The child earns a token for a named behavior, and when every space is full the child gets the reward. Teachers, therapists and families use them, often with young children and children with autism.
How many tokens should a token board have?
Three to five for young children or a first board, so the reward comes soon. Move to more spaces once the child waits for the reward easily. This sheet prints from three to ten.
How do I stick the tokens on?
Laminate the board and the tokens and use small hook-and-loop dots, sticky putty or double-sided tape. Or skip the cut-out tokens and color in a space with a marker each time.
Should a token board be used for the whole class?
A token board is usually for one child. For the whole class, a shared goal such as the reward goal tracker or the class marble jar works better, because the class earns it together.
How do I save it as a PDF?
Choose Print, then pick “Save as PDF” as the printer. Only the sheet prints: the page around it is hidden. You can also save a sheet as a PNG image under the preview.
Can I print it in black and white?
Yes. Switch to Black and white beside the sheet: fills turn white and lines turn black, so it saves ink and photocopies cleanly.
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