Potty training sticker chart and potty reward chart

Why the sticker is the reward

A 2 year old often wants the sticker more than the prize. The shiny star or the round dinosaur is the thing they can hold and show off. The reward line at the top is just the finish line, not the motivation.

On this chart, every box is drawn at sticker size. So when your child sticks the sticker, it fills the box completely. That small act of placing it is the payoff.

The prize on the reward line is chosen by your child before the first sit. But do not remind them of it every time. Let the sticker do the talking. The reward is a nice ending, not the engine.

If you have tried a chart before and watched it fizzle, this is the fix. Make the sticker the event. The chart is just the stage.

The 20 box potty sticker chart

This printable is one page with 20 boxes. Each box has a small drop icon and is sized for a half inch star sticker or a 1.5 inch round sticker. There is a name line at the top and a reward line below it.

Twenty boxes takes about a week of sits, if your child goes a few times a day. That is short enough to keep momentum but long enough to build a habit. You can print a fresh chart each week.

The chart comes in letter and A4, in color and ink saving black outline. Print at 100 percent, not fit to page. The boxes are drawn to match real sticker sizes, so scaling matters.

You can also use the printable potty charts for more options, or see the homemade potty chart ideas if you want to build your own.

Toilet training rewards that work

Here are ten toilet training rewards that actually work. Give them at the right moment and they become part of the routine, not a bribe.

The sticker itself is the first reward. A big sticker for a success is second. Let your child choose the underwear for the day. A phone call to grandma to share the news works wonders. A bubble bath after a successful sit is a favorite. A silly dance together. A small toy from a special box. A book read on the potty. A high five and a cheer. And the reward line on the chart for the finish.

Use the list below to know when to give each reward.

• Sticker for every sit
• Big sticker for a success
• Choosing the underwear for the day
• Phone call to grandma
• Bubble bath after a success
• Silly dance together
• Small toy from a special box
• Book read on the potty
• High five and a cheer
• Reward line on the chart for the finish

The key is to give the reward right after the sit, not later. A sticker goes on the chart immediately. A phone call can happen within the hour. This keeps the connection clear.

For more ideas, see our best potty training rewards guide.

Potty training stickers: what size and what kind

Half inch star stickers and 1.5 inch round stickers both fit the boxes on this chart. The half inch stars are great for small successes. The 1.5 inch rounds are pefrect for a big event like a dry night.

Sheets of small stickers go further than individual ones. You can buy a pack of stars or dinosaurs and use them for weeks. Let your child pick the sheet at the store. That choice makes the sticker more powerful.

If you want labels that fit the boxes exactly, check our sticker sheets page. You can also use label sheets to print your own designs at home.

Moving from sits to successes

Week one: give a sticker for every sit, even if nothing happens. The goal is to make sitting routine. Your child earns a sticker just for trying.

Week two: give a sticker only for a success. This teaches that the reward comes from the result, not the attempt. If your child resists, go back to week one for a few days.

Week three: give a sticker only for dry all morning. This builds the habit of staying dry. After a week of that, you can stop the chart entirely.

The chart is a tool, not a forever thing. Once the habit is set, the stickers can stop. You can move on to a bedtime chart if you need a new routine.