After the holidays, routines fall apart. January is a good time for a fresh reward chart: kids are back at school, the days are short, and a clear chart gives them something to work toward. Here are ideas and free printables.
Free charts
- Weekly Chore Chart for Kids (free)
- 12-Book Reading Bingo (free): a reading goal for the winter.
- Potty Training Sticker Chart (free), for little ones.
- Weekly Homework Checklist (free)
January chart ideas
- Back-to-school morning routine: dressed, breakfast, teeth, bag packed.
- Bedtime routine: bath, pajamas, read, lights out on time.
- Winter reading: one sticker per book or 20 minutes read.
- Thank-you notes: one sticker per note for holiday gifts.
- Toy reset: find a home for new holiday toys, donate old ones.
- Kindness chart: catch them helping a sibling.
Low-cost rewards that work
- Pick the family movie or dinner
- 15 extra minutes before bed
- A trip to the library or park
- Baking together
- A "yes day" for small choices
Keep goals small at first so kids win in the first week, and praise effort. Choose chores and goals that are safe and fit your child.
Full sets
The Kids Chore Chart & Reward Chart Printable Set ($3.50, 13 pages) has charts for ages 3-5, 6-8 and 9-12, sticker charts, a points tracker and a reward menu. Also: Homework Planner Printable ($4) and Potty Training Chart Printable ($4). Made with AI assistance. Chore ideas by age: free printable chore chart for kids.
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New Year goals worksheets for kids
Pair a reward chart with a simple goals page: kids pick a few small goals for 2027 and draw what they want to learn.
Printable: Kids New Year 2027 Resolutions & Goals Worksheets (15 pages) ($3.50 on Payhip, made with AI assistance).