Reward Stickers: Handmade Ideas for Original Sticker Charts
Doing homework or chores on their own, eating vegetables they don’t like, or working hard on potty training—many families probably use “reward stickers” to motivate their children.
This article introduces DIY ideas for reward sticker charts.
There are various types, such as charts featuring popular characters kids love and charts designed to make sticking the stickers more fun.
Feel free to use them as a reference!
[Reward Stickers] DIY Ideas for Original Sticker Charts (1–10)
Mario
https://www.instagram.com/p/B3KAPZbHWPp/How about using Mario, a game that’s hugely popular with kids, as the theme for a sticker chart? Arrange characters that appear in the Mario games so it feels like you’re progressing through a stage as you go—that’s the fun part.
You can set targets besides just the goal, like saying, “Let’s aim for this character next,” which should help keep them moving forward without giving up along the way.
And it’s great that you can boost the excitement and engagement not only with Mario, but also by using characters from other games!
Demon Slayer
https://www.instagram.com/p/CHfjdVYl1tq/Demon Slayer has sparked a massive craze across Japan, captivating not only children but adults as well, and its popularity shows no signs of fading.
With so many beloved characters, it’s perfect for making sticker charts! You could create one using only your child’s favorite characters, or, inspired by the series’ “Breath of ◯◯,” use different sheets for different purposes—this one for helping out, that one for studying.
It’s also fun to get creative with the stickers themselves: making your own using the patterns of the characters’ haori or the Hashira emblems could really boost kids’ motivation.
Curious George
https://www.instagram.com/p/B_hxKNPFzCX/It originated from the British picture book “Curious George,” and in Japan it’s affectionately known as “Osaru no Jōji,” a character beloved around the world.
How about turning “Curious George” into a sticker sheet theme? There are surely many children who have watched the animated films and shows over and over.
If you create a sticker sheet where the cute, mischievous George is active all over the page—almost as if he’s playfully romping around on paper—you might capture the atmosphere of the animation and picture books.
Munch-munch veggies
https://www.instagram.com/p/CPzGSwqM4T_/Here’s a sticker chart I recommend for children who dislike vegetables, aren’t very fond of them, or feel intimidated by them.
It’s called “Mogu Mogu Vegetables.” The board is divided into color-coded corners based on vegetable colors, and kids place a sticker in the corner matching the color of the vegetable they ate.
For example, if they eat a tomato, put a sticker in the red corner; if they eat bell peppers or cucumbers, put it in the green corner.
You could also draw vegetable illustrations around the board or add fun stickers.
Hopefully this makes it a little more enjoyable and helps them overcome their dislikes!
Kamen Rider
https://www.instagram.com/p/BHMzQNDgXec/Many adults are hooked on Kamen Rider, too.
Its history is long, and it’s an eternal hero.
Despite the sheer number of characters throughout the series, there are surely many kids who remember them all and can rattle off their names.
Here’s an idea: turn Kamen Rider into a sticker chart.
If you’re good at drawing, great—but since Kamen Riders can be tricky to draw, it might be better to paste images and place stickers underneath them.
Kids will be excited to decide, “Whose name should I put a sticker under today?” and feel motivated to give it their best shot!
dinosaur
https://www.instagram.com/p/CjUigYOJ82N/How about making a cute sticker chart using dinosaurs that boys love? Along with popular types like Tyrannosaurus and Triceratops, be sure to include your child’s favorites too.
Keep the number section simple so that it looks lively once stickers are added and gives a satisfying “I did it!” feeling.
Also, since kids can get bored easily, it’s a good idea to make fewer spaces so they can stick with it to the end.
Start with calm, gentle dinosaurs, and make the goal a super popular, strong character—your child will feel more motivated!
Shinkansen
https://www.instagram.com/p/B_kKX9jnV53/A sticker chart modeled after train tracks, featuring the shinkansen—the hero for kids who love trains.
Write phrases like “Departure, full speed ahead!” at the start and “Arrival” at the goal, and read them aloud; it may help your child develop an awareness that they’re making steady progress.
The path to doing things independently—homework, helping out, toilet training—has its ups and downs.
Incorporate their favorite shinkansen and create an exciting “Let’s go on a journey” atmosphere to spark your child’s enthusiasm.