A child grows quickly, any parent will tell you. In one moment they sleep soundly in your arms, the next they slam doors as they walk out of the house. When they are little kids love to track how big they are getting so they can one day be like their parents or older siblings.
I’ve found some really unique ways to track a child’s height, age, and other characteristics that I wanted to share with you.
If you know of sources for the items I have not marked, please let me know so I can credit them.
If you have your own creative ideas for this type of project please share!!
Table of Growth Charts
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Easy DIY Ruler Growth Chart
Classic Looking Ruler Growth Chart
DIY Materials and How To Provided in Above Link
Would be Fun to Create With a Younger Child
Wooden Baby Growth & Milestone Chart
A More Complex Version of The Above Growth Chart
Provides Information Such as Trips and Hobbies
Keep Track of First Steps, First Words, and so Much More
Click the Title Link for More Information
DIY Airplane Growth Chart
A Creative Take on the Ruler Method
Use a Favorite Object or Subject to Keep Track
Move the Plane up with Every Measurement
Click The Title Link for More Information
‘Tweet’ Growth Chart
I am Honestly Happily Surprised That This was Not a Twitter Based Chart
Though That Could be Interesting as Well
This Adorable Bird Related Wooden Growth Chart is an Easy Accessory for any Family Home
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Magnetic Race Car Growth Chart
I Really Love This Idea and Think Kids I Know Would be Amazed
Use the Magnetic Cars to Race up the Growth Chart
Engage Multiple Children on the Same Chart for Easy Comparison
Click the Title Link for More Information on DIY Materials and Instructions
Ribbon Growth Chart
Creative Way to Track all Sorts of Measurements with Kids at Once
Make an Individual Ring for Each Year or Keep All the Growth Points on a Single Ring
As a Child Psychologist, I Would be Careful with Measuring Middle Age Children’s Specific Dimensions (Sexualization Crisis)
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Yearly School Pictures
I Have No Idea When or How I Found This, But I Have Had it Saved For Quite Awhile
A Very Creative Use of Yearly Student Photographs
Picture of Event Page Turner
Another Item That I Could Not Find My Source For
I Love This Snapshot Item of Days in a Baby’s Life
Keep Track of the Small Days and the Little Events
Can Use Child’s Own Pictures to Teach Words and Phrases
Growth Chart Ruler Cut File
Another Take on the Wooden Ruler Approach
Combine Pictures with a Height Chart to Illustrate a Child’s Aging
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Picture Board Growth Charts
Similar to the Above Idea of Adding Pictures to a Growth Chart
This Takes it a Step Forward by Having Mini Picture Frame Placements
Decorate with Your Child’s Favorite Characters or Have Them Decorate it
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Handmade Kids Measuring Sticks by TheWhiteLoft
I am a Huge Fan of Rustic Appearances, so I Love this Approach
Burlap Length of Chart with Attachments Indicating Age and Height
Click the Title Link for More Information From TheWhiteLoft
Fabric Growth Chart
Simple but Effective Height Chart
Attach Key Moments of Growth and Age in Your Child’s Life
Decorate with Embroidery or Fabric Markers and Hang in Child’s Room
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Themed Growth Chart
Everyone Loves a Themed Room or Themed Party
This is a Dino Themed Height Chart
“One Day You’ll Be as Big as a Dinosaur!”
Used to be Available on Etsy, Link No Longer Found
Happy Bee Day 1st Birthday Baby Photo Banner
A Monthly Photograph Banner for a Child’s First Birthday
Great Way to Capture the First Year and Rapid Growth
Can Also be Used Continuing Through Each Birthday
Can Purchase on Amazon (Click the Title Link for More Information)