How do I Create Behavior Graphs & Charts?

Manage a child's behavior with a behavior chart and graph.

If you have a child who is demonstrating behaviors you would rather he not express, you can correct this unwanted behavior by instilling behavior charts and graphs to encourage him to act in a new way. Although you could buy behavior charts from a school supply store, they can be costly. Save time and money by creating your own behavior charts and graphs at home using simple office supplies.

Things You'll Need

• Graph paper
• Colored pencils
• Small stickers

Instructions

1. Place a sheet of graph paper vertically onto a table.

2. Write the child's name along the top of the graph paper using colored pencils. Draw a line under his name.

3. Draw a rectangular box along the side of the sheet, attaching together around six to eight of the graph squares to make a long section. Write a positive behavior inside the box, such as "Used Polite Word." Repeat this process until you have all of the boxes and behaviors listed that you require.

4. Section off 14 boxes underneath the child's name to create a long rectangle. Separate the rectangle into groups of two.

5. Write the days of the week inside the grouped boxes, one day for each set of two squares.

6. Place a sticker into the boxes on the graph chart for each day that your child demonstrates the good behavior. Repeat with each behavior listed on the chart.

Tips & Warnings

• Try focusing on listing positive behaviors that you want your child to demonstrate, instead of listing negative behaviors that you want her to avoid.

References

• Love To Know: Behavior Chart Types for Kids

Resources

• Teacher Vision: Behavior Charts