One idea to keep track of good behaviors is to create a chart of desired activities and behaviors. Depending on the age and occasion, these can be anything from household chores, to manners, to homework and good grades. Write a list of desired behaviors and create a chart by listing the dates above the columns. Every week, decide whether or not the child earned a sticker in each category for the week. Create a rewards system for the number of stickers achieved for the week. For example, if the child gets more than 80 percent of the stickers, she can have a sleepover party, or a piece of candy, or any other age-appropriate reward.
A classroom store is a perfect way to reward students for good behavior in the classroom. Create a ticketing system in which students earn tickets or play money for different acceptable behaviors. These can be anything from turning in assignments on time to helping out a classmate. In the back of the room, create a classroom store where students can redeem their tickets or play money for rewards. The rewards can vary according to value. This will encourage students to behave well in class and earn rewards for doing so.
A marble jar is an excellent tool to use to record good behaviors. Similar to the chart, you should first make it clear what behaviors earn marbles, depending on the situation. Use a clear marble jar and set an end goal. This goal should be attainable, and the reward should be something exciting for the child. For example, if the child really wants a new bicycle, determine how many marbles earns a new bicycle. When good behavior is accomplished according to the established guidelines, kids can add a marble to the jar until they reach their end goal.
An alternative to these monetary reward systems is to use privileges as rewards for good behavior. This idea may work better for older children or children who are more stubborn or defiant. The idea is that they have to earn their privileges, such as watching television, going out with friends, using the car or playing outside. You can reward with privileges based on performance in grades, homework, behavior at home and at school, or anything that seems most pressing for this particular child. Only allow him to do "extra" things if he is behaving properly on a consistent basis. Because children always want privileges and freedom, this system will work in time.