Instructions:
Point Sheet for an Older Child

Files:

Download blank template – Worksheet 8.3b – Older Child Point Sheet Template

Download instructions to print – Instructions for Older Child Point Sheets

Instructions:

Create your own point sheet based on activities you want your child to accomplish.

Let the child know that since you are the person giving the rewards, you get to decide what goes on the point sheet. If his input is allowed it will be because of your decision to allow it.

Completing the point sheet is up to the child but rewards on the point sheet can ONLY be earned by completing items on the point sheet.

The point sheet is to be completed before bedtime each day and given to the parent.

The parent should review the point sheet with the child before the child goes to bed or no later than the next day.

While the example point sheet is set up with monetary rewards you can decide how much money the child will earn for each task OR if you will reward the child with a special activity (i.e. TV time or playing a game together, etc.)

1. Notice that the point sheet is divided into different periods of the day.
2. Start out with just a few items in each time of day and gradually increase.
3. NEVER argue about the child completing the point sheet. Bottom line: he does the point sheet and he gets the rewards. He doesn’t do the sheet and he doesn’t get the rewards.
4. Praise the child for his successes and share your hope that he decides to be successful in all of the areas.
5. Give your child a notebook or folder in which to keep his point sheets and view his own choices and progress.

Example Point Sheet: