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Free Token Board Maker
Make an “I’m working for” token board in a minute. Set the reward, add a picture of it, choose how many tokens your child needs to earn, and pick a token shape. When it is ready, download a printable board plus a matching sheet of tokens to cut out and Velcro on. No sign-up to start building.
How to make a token board
- Type the reward your child is working for, such as iPad time or a trip to the park.
- Add a picture of the reward from the symbol library or a photo of the real thing.
- Choose how many tokens to earn, from one to ten. Start low and build up over time.
- Pick a token shape, then download the printable. It is two pages: the board, and a matching sheet of tokens.
- Print and laminate both pages, cut out the tokens, and add a Velcro dot to each token and each board slot so tokens can be earned and reset.
Token boards and other visual supports
A token board rewards effort, while other visual supports show what to do and when. To communicate wants and needs, build a communication board or a set of PECS cards. To show the order of the day and ease transitions, make a routine with the Visual Schedule Creator. Many families keep a token board alongside these so the child can see both what to do and what they are working toward.
Frequently asked questions
- What is a token board?
- A token board is a small visual reward chart. It shows the reward a child is working for at the top, and a row of empty spots below. Each time the child does what was asked, they earn a token and place it in a spot. When every spot is filled, they get the reward. It makes an abstract promise concrete and easy to see.
- How do I use a token board?
- Pick a reward your child actually wants and set the number of tokens to match how much effort you are asking for. Show your child the board, name the reward, and hand over a token right after each success. Keep the tokens coming often at first so the board fills quickly, then space them out as your child gets used to the routine.
- How many tokens should I start with?
- Start small. Three to five tokens works well for most children who are new to the system, so the reward comes fast and the board stays motivating. Once your child understands the pattern, you can raise the count toward ten to ask for a little more before the reward. This maker lets you set any number from one to ten.
- What reward should I choose?
- Choose something your child is genuinely motivated by right now, and something you can give quickly. A few minutes of a favorite activity, a preferred snack, a turn with a special toy, or time on a tablet all work well. You can add a photo of the real reward to the board so your child can see exactly what they are working toward.
- Is a token board good for autistic children?
- Token boards are a common visual support in autism and ABA settings because they turn waiting and effort into something a child can see and predict. The visual countdown of filling tokens can lower frustration and make transitions easier. Every child is different, so watch how your child responds and adjust the reward, the token count, and the pace to fit them.
- Where do the tokens come from?
- The download includes them. Page one is the board, and page two is a sheet of matching tokens in the shape you picked. Print both pages, laminate them, and cut out the tokens. Because the tokens are the same size as the slots on the board, a Velcro dot on each token lines up with a Velcro dot on each slot. One sheet gives you more than enough, so you always have spares.
- Can I print and reuse the same board?
- Yes. Download the print-ready page, print it, and laminate it or cover it with clear tape. Then add small Velcro dots, stickers, or a dry-erase marker so the tokens can be placed and cleared again for the next round. The tokens are sized to work with common Velcro coins so the board holds up to daily use.