When it comes to getting up and out of the house in the morning, we are not the fastest. So I try to prep the night before when it comes to outfits. I have fruit and veggies cut up to use when we pack our lunches in the morning. And we try to pack our backpacks with everything before we go to bed. I have also used a school morning routine checklist that visually shows the kiddos what they have to do before they can jump in the car for school drop-off.
This school morning routine checklist can be used at any age to help facilitate independence (and you from repeating yourself) every morning!
What You Will Need:
- Free Printables
- Laminate
- Cardstock
- Velcro Dots
- Paper Cutter
Step One
Start by printing off the FREE PRINTABLES of the morning routine checklist and graphics.
Step Two
Cut out each of the graphics.
You can have each kiddo decorate their school morning routine checklist with markers.
Step Three
Once they finished decorating, mount the printable on cardstock.
Step Four
Laminate the checklist and individual graphics. I used my Xyron Creative Station with the laminate refill. By laminating each square graphic individually, you will ensure the laminate will stick and last the entire school year. You can also use a regular laminating machine. Most local office supply stores offer this service too!
Step Five
Cut out the square graphics.
Add velcro dots to the backs of each square graphic you plan to use. I found these at The Dollar Tree!
Then add velcro to the school morning routine checklist. Make sure to use the opposite velcro strip on the checklist than what you used on the graphics!!
Step Six
Finally, show the kiddos how the checklist works. For us, each morning their checklist is on a clipboard already filled with each square graphic. Once the task is completed, they can take off the graphic. I added velcro to the back of the clipboard to use as a holder for tasks completed. I have also stapled a baggie to the bottom of the checklist to collect finished tasks as well!
Morning Routine Checklist
Once all the tasks are completed, it is time to go to school!
I love how easy the school morning routine checklist is to use and how functional it is for the kiddos! Now if you are looking for more ideas for your morning routine, check out these posts:
The Lazy Parent’s Guide To Creating A Morning Routine For Kids
Hi,
I really like the routine planners. I do have one question – any tips on what to do if the child / children do not complete their routines? There are obvious consequences of course (forgetting lunch etc) but any tips would be helpful before I make a start on setting these charts up.