Token Board Maker
Create custom token economy boards for ABA therapy, classrooms, and home. Choose the token shape, set the reward, personalize with your child's name, and print. Free and ready to use.
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Customize Your Token Board
My Token Board
Good listening
When I earn all my tokens:
Choose a fun activity
Use Token Boards More Effectively
Pair your token board with the right reinforcers. Use our Reinforcement Assessment to find what motivates your child most.
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How Token Boards Work
The Basics
A token board is a visual system where a child earns tokens (stars, stickers, checkmarks) for demonstrating a specific behavior. When all token slots are filled, the child earns a predetermined reward. Token boards are one of the most effective and widely used reinforcement strategies in Applied Behavior Analysis.
Why Token Boards Are Effective
- Visual: The child can see their progress toward the reward
- Immediate: Tokens can be delivered instantly after the target behavior
- Bridge: They connect immediate reinforcement (token) with a larger delayed reward
- Flexible: The reward can be changed to maintain motivation
- Generalized: Tokens become conditioned reinforcers that work across settings
Tips for Success
- Start with fewer tokens (3-5) and increase gradually
- Deliver tokens immediately after the target behavior
- Be specific about what earns a token: "You earned a star for raising your hand!"
- Let the child choose their reward from a menu of 2-3 options
- Pair token delivery with verbal praise
- If the child is not earning tokens, the criteria may be too high. Adjust.
- Laminate the printed board and use Velcro tokens for reuse
Frequently Asked Questions
A visual reinforcement system where a child earns tokens for target behaviors. When all tokens are earned, the child receives a reward. Used in ABA therapy, classrooms, and at home.
Start with 3-5 for younger children or when first introducing the system. Increase gradually. Most boards use 5-10 tokens. If the child rarely fills the board, reduce tokens. If too easy, increase slightly.
Highly preferred items or activities: screen time, preferred toys, snacks, choosing an activity, social rewards. Use our Reinforcement Assessment to find what works best for your child. Rotate rewards to prevent satiation.
As early as 2-3 years old with simple 2-3 token versions. Standard boards work well from age 3-4 onward. The concept works for all ages with appropriate modifications.