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Star Chart Behaviour Weekly: Free Printable Chart for Year 1
- ForYear 1
- StageKey Stage 1
- CostFree
- FormatPrintable PDF
Star Chart Behaviour Weekly is a free printable weekly chart for Year 1 (ages 5 to 6). Your child picks one small goal for the week and draws a star each day they work on it. A simple table gives space for the day, the star and a short note, so progress is easy to see at a glance.
It comes from the Mini Minds Hub, the free library of printables from Jaques of London, the British games and toy company that has been making games for families since 1795. Print both pages, give page 1 to your child and keep page 2 for yourself. Black and white printing works well.
What is on the sheet
The sheet is a weekly chart built around a table with three columns: Day, Star and Notes. At the start of the week, children choose one small goal with a grown up. Each day they work on the goal, they draw a star. The Notes column is for a few words or a tiny picture. At the end of the week, they look back and see how far they have come.
- Day
- Star
- Notes
Ideas for a small goal
Make it about doing
Choose something your child can do, such as hanging up a coat or tidying toys into a box. A goal that says what to do is easier to follow than one that says what not to do.
Make it clear
Pick a goal you could see someone doing. "Put your book bag by the door" is clearer than "be organised". Say it aloud together so you both know what counts.
Make it small
One goal at a time is plenty at this age. A small goal can be reached often, and every star then shows real progress.
Let your child choose
Offer two or three options and let your child pick. A goal they chose themselves feels more like theirs, and they are more likely to want to keep going.
Why a weekly star chart works for young children
Children in Year 1 are still learning how to plan ahead and keep going with something over several days. A week is a good length because it is long enough to build a habit but short enough to see an end. Drawing a star each day makes the goal visible, so the child can see what they have done and what is left.
A chart works best when it feels encouraging. Stars show the days the goal was worked on, and a missed day is simply a day without a star, not a failure. Talk about what helped on the good days and what might help tomorrow. Over time, children begin to notice their own routines and choices.
Skills and curriculum link
- Choosing a goal
- Building a routine
- Counting stars
- Tracking progress
- Talking about feelings
What children will be able to do
- I can pick a small goal for the week.
- I can tick off each day I do it.
- I can say how I feel when I reach my goal.
Ideas for adults using the chart
- Keep it positiveUse the chart to notice what your child does well. Try not to take stars away. A star is a record of a good day, and it is more helpful to keep it.
- Be specific when you praiseSay what you saw, such as "You put your shoes away without being asked." This helps your child know exactly what to do again.
- Do it at the same time each dayDrawing the star at a regular moment, such as after tea or before bed, makes it part of the routine and easy to remember.
- Talk about the week at the endLook at the chart together and let your child lead the talk. Ask what went well and what they would like to try next.
Key words
- GoalSomething you want to do or get better at.
- RoutineThings you do in the same order, or at the same time, each day.
- StarA mark we draw to show a day when we did our goal.
- WeekA group of seven days, from the start of one week to the start of the next.
- CountSay numbers in order to find out how many there are.
- ProgressGetting better at something, a little at a time.
How to use it
- Print both pages. Page 1 is for your child. Keep page 2, which has the notes for you.
- Pick one goal together at the start of the week. Keep it small and write it where your child can see it.
- Draw a star each day your child works on the goal. Let them draw it themselves and add a note if they want to.
- At the end of the week, look at the chart together. Count the stars and talk about how it felt to reach the goal.
- Come back to it the next week with the same goal or a new one. Repeating a familiar chart builds confidence.
Help, stretch and game ideas
If it feels too hard
Keep the goal small and clear. Choose something your child can do in one short moment each day. Say the goal aloud together every morning. If a day is missed, simply start again the next day. Draw the star together if your child needs help.
To stretch confident children
Count the stars at the end of the week and say the total aloud. Then ask your child to choose a new goal for next week and say why they picked it. They could also write one word in the Notes column.
Make it a game
Choose a small celebration together before the week begins, such as a favourite story or a walk in the park. When the goal is reached, count the stars aloud together, then enjoy the celebration. Your child can help decide how to mark the moment.
Talk about it
- What goal did you choose, and why did you pick it?
- What helped you on the days you did it?
- How did you feel when you drew your star?
- What was the trickiest part of the goal?
- Who could help you with your goal this week?
- What goal would you like to try next week?
Take it off the page
Make a goal poster
Draw a picture of the goal on a piece of paper. Stick it where your child will see it each day, such as on the fridge or by the front door.
Star counting
Cut out some paper stars and count them into groups. Ask your child to count them in ones, then try twos if they feel ready.
Week talk
Say the days of the week together in order. Ask what happens on each day, and which day is the best time to work on the goal.
Who it is for
Parents
Sit with your child when you choose the goal, then let them draw the stars. Keep it light and friendly. Praise effort and the things you see them doing, not just the stars they collect.
Teachers
Use it with an individual child or a small group as part of a routine. It needs no preparation beyond printing. It can link with talk about goals and feelings, and with counting at the end of the week.
Home educators
Add the chart to your daily rhythm, perhaps at the start or end of a learning session. It pairs well with books, outdoor play and everyday talk, and it can be printed again for brothers and sisters.
Where this fits
Before using a chart like this, children benefit from simple talk about routines and how they feel. They also practise counting small groups of objects and saying the days of the week in order. These everyday skills make the chart easier to follow.
After this, children can move on to charts with more than one goal, or to sharing a class or family target with others. Counting and comparing the stars from week to week also builds early number sense, and choosing their own goals helps children take more ownership of their routines.
Check it worked
Ask these when the sheet is finished. Listen for the reasoning, not just the answer.
- What goal did you choose, and why?
- What helped you on the days you did it?
- What goal would you like to try next week?
Questions parents and teachers ask
- What age is Star Chart Behaviour Weekly for?
It is written for Year 1 (ages 5 to 6), in Key Stage 1. The goal is small and the chart is simple, so young children can see what they have done and what comes next.
- Should I take stars away if my child has a bad day?
We suggest not. Keep the chart positive. A star records a day the goal was worked on, so a day without a star is simply that. Talk about what might help tomorrow and start fresh.
- How many goals should we choose?
Choose one goal at a time. Pick it together at the start of the week. One small goal is easier for a young child to remember and gives them a clear chance to succeed.
- What makes a good goal for this chart?
A good goal is small, clear and positive. It should be something your child can do and you can see, such as putting a coat on a hook. Let your child help choose it.
- Is it free, and do I need colour?
Yes, it is free to print for home and classroom use. You do not need colour. It prints well in black and white on plain A4 paper, and your child can add their own colour if they like.
- Can teachers use it in class?
Yes. Teachers can use it with an individual child or a small group, as part of a daily routine. It needs no preparation beyond printing, and page 2 has notes and ideas for support and stretch.
- How long does it take?
There is no set completion time. Drawing a star each day takes only a moment, and the talk at the end of the week can be as short or as long as suits you and your child.
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Made by Jaques of London, making games for families since 1795. A printable supports classroom learning and does not replace a teacher.