I’ve been thinking about using a sticker chart to teach my 6-year-old some basic responsibilities around the house. Has anyone tried this before? I’m curious if it actually works or if kids just lose interest after a while. Any tips on making it effective or alternatives that might work better? Thanks!
We’ve had mixed results with sticker charts in our house. My 11-year-old enjoyed them for a while, but the novelty wore off pretty quickly.
Recently, we’ve been trying a different approach. We made a simple ‘chore wheel’ that we spin each day. It adds an element of surprise and turns tasks into a game. My kid actually looks forward to spinning it to see what their job will be.
It’s not perfect, but it’s definitely made chores feel less like a chore. And I’ve noticed my child taking more initiative with household tasks, which is a nice bonus.
Sticker charts worked for a bit with my kids. They liked it at first, but the excitement faded.
We switched to a simple list on the fridge. It’s less flashy, but gets the job done. The kids check it themselves now.
Consistency matters more than the method.
I’ve tried sticker charts with my 5-year-old. They worked for a few weeks, but then lost their appeal.
Now we’re experimenting with a ‘chore game.’ Each task is a mini-challenge. My kid seems to enjoy it more than stickers.
I’m curious about the chore wheel idea. How often do you change up the tasks? Does your child ever get frustrated if they spin an unpopular chore multiple days in a row?
Also, has anyone found a good way to make picking up toys feel less overwhelming? That’s our biggest struggle right now.
I tried sticker charts with my kids when they were younger. They worked for a while, but interest faded pretty quickly. My 6-year-old loved putting stickers on at first, but after a few weeks the novelty wore off.
What ended up working better for us was a simple checklist on the fridge. We’d go over it together each morning and evening. It wasn’t as exciting as stickers, but it became part of our routine. The kids could see what needed doing at a glance.
As they got older, we switched to a shared family calendar app. It let us assign chores and the kids could mark them complete. They liked the independence of managing their own tasks.
Every family is different though. Sticker charts might work great for your 6-year-old. The key is finding what fits your family’s style and sticking with it. Good luck! 
Sticker charts have worked well for us! Our kids enjoy seeing their progress and get excited about earning rewards.
We keep it simple with a few daily tasks like making the bed or putting away toys. The chart hangs in a visible spot, and they love adding stickers themselves.
To keep interest up, we change the rewards every so often. Sometimes it’s small treats, other times it’s a fun outing or extra screen time.
The best part is how it’s boosted their confidence. They feel proud when they complete tasks on their own. It’s also helped establish good habits - now they often do chores without being asked.
Just remember to stay positive and patient. Some weeks are better than others, but overall it’s been great for teaching responsibility in a fun way.