Colouring NestPotty Training Chart
- Ages 2–4
- Easy
- 1 page
- Template
- PDF: Letter & A4
Tip: download the Letter or A4 PDF and print it at 100%. The colour-in version is further down. To add your child’s name or change the tasks, use the routine chart maker.
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A potty training sticker chart with the four steps in pictures across the top (sit on the potty, wipe, flush and wash hands) and six stars for every day of the week. Your child adds a sticker or colours a star each time they try, whether or not anything happens. Print the PDF in colour or as a colour-in chart.
Add a name and change the tasks →
More versions of this chart
Colour-in version (black and white)
How to use a potty training chart
Children often show signs of being ready from about 2 years old, some earlier and some later (Raising Children Network); most children in the US are trained by about 4 (HealthyChildren.org). Start when there are no big changes coming up in family life.
Praise trying, not just success. The NHS suggests praising your child for trying, whether or not they manage a wee or poo, and the AAP says children learn best when they are praised for progress rather than punished for mistakes. That is why this chart has a star for every try and no space for accidents.
Make the potty part of the daily routine, such as first thing in the morning and before or after meals and snacks, and use the picture steps to show what comes next. The AAP recommends precise praise and staying calm, and advises against treats and punishments for toileting, so let the sticker and your words be the celebration.
Accidents and setbacks are a normal part of toilet training. If you have questions or concerns, talk to your child’s doctor or child and family health nurse.
Sources: Raising Children Network: Toilet training; HealthyChildren.org (AAP): The right age to potty train; NHS Best Start in Life: Potty training your child; HealthyChildren.org (AAP): Potty training, 12 tips to keep the process positive. This is general information, not medical advice.
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Questions about this page
When should I start a potty chart?
When your child shows signs of being ready (often from about 2): staying dry for longer, telling you about a wet or dirty nappy, and being interested in the toilet. Start the chart on the first day of potty training.
Should my child get a sticker after an accident?
Accidents aren’t marked on the chart at all. Give a sticker for each try on the potty, help clean up calmly, and try again next time.
Do I need to give a prize for a full chart?
No. The AAP advises against treats for toileting; filling in the stars and your specific praise are the reward. Some families add a small celebration, such as choosing a story.
Can I put my child’s name on the chart?
Yes. Open the routine chart maker, type the name and it is drawn in big bubble letters at the top. You can change the pictures and tasks too, then print or save a PDF. The name stays in your browser: it isn’t sent to us, saved, or added to the page address.
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Printing tips
- Print at 100% (actual size) on Letter or A4 paper; thicker paper or card lasts longer on a fridge.
- Slip the chart into a plastic sleeve or laminate it, and tick with a dry-erase marker so you can wipe it clean each week.
- Stickers stay on better than ink on a laminated chart. Star stickers suit younger children.
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