I have designed my sticker chart templates with small boxes that fit
the small reward stickers that most teachers use.
Not exact matches
Once kids show they've eaten their choices, they receive a
sticker or
small reward.
Stickers work a charm, but most boys need a more tangible
reward, like sweets, chocolate buttons, toys (
small cars are a sure - shot winner) or an extra bedtime story.
The
sticker chart worked when they were starting out, as it was a
small reward each time even if they weren't dry the whole day.
Ok, so my next question is, how long after the 3 days shall I continue the
sticker charts,
small rewards and visual schedule?
For successes you can use a
reward system that is appealing to both you and your child (
stickers or healthy
small treats).
Verbal praise should be used whether or not you use a tangible
reward, like
small preferred food or
sticker.
Positive reinforcement encourages the child to sleep on their own and you could
reward the toddler with a
sticker chart or
small rewards.
Offer your child
small rewards, such as
stickers or time reading with Mommy, every time your child goes in the potty.
When she was younger, I used a
sticker chart and she'd earn treats or
rewards (new
small toy, trip to the zoo or park, etc.) You might try that.
We were doing SO well with the potty charts,
stickers and
small rewards for each accomplishment.
We gave
small, positive
rewards that were not food — army men from the dollar store and
stickers.
Other options for this method are little treats in a jar (my friend had an M&M jar in plain sight for her son; each success was
rewarded with a candy), or some people will put the
stickers right on the
small potty.
Rewards such as
stickers and
small toys are always a good idea.
Parents may choose to provide
small rewards such as
stickers when the target is hit.
When the chart is full of
stickers,
reward her with a coloring book, a
small toy or an ice cream cone.
Some children respond well to
rewards so if your child is motivated by
stickers or
small treats, you may decide to do a
reward chart to encourage potty training.
Those accomplishments are more meaningful when they are authentic, and feeling competent is itself a meaningful
reward — better than a collection of
stickers or
small trinkets or much too scarcely distributed recognitions like «student of the month,» which can lead the majority of students to become resigned to failure despite effort.