Is it a nightmare getting out the door in the morning? Is bedtime a battle? Do you have to give your child multiple reminders to complete certain tasks?

Try a daily visual schedule to help control the chaos!

Visual schedules are a clear way for your child to understand the routine, practice independence, and ease transitions.

Here’s some common parts of a child’s morning routine to include in a visual schedule:

• Make bed

• Brush teeth

• Brush hair

• Get dressed

• Eat breakfast

• Go to the bathroom

• Put on coat & shoes

Here’s some common parts of a child’s nightly routine to include in a visual schedule:

• Do homework

• Bath time

• Pick up toys

• Go to the bathroom

• Put pajamas on

• Story time

Download a free daily visual schedule here or customize your own! Laminate the visual schedule and have your child check off each task with a dry erase marker to track their progress through their morning and night time routine.

Now that your child has clear expectations and a helpful visual reminder, morning and night time routines will be stress-free!