Kids Routine Chart, Pen board, Morning and Evening Routine, Dry Wipe Morning and Evening Checklist, Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, Visual Aids, Daily Routine Chart

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Do you dread putting your kids to bed every night? Is it a terribly slow and painful process? Do you constantly have to nag them to move from one task to the next? Routine charts help children with ADHD by s upporting working memory and reducing need for impulse control

Your child has to hold themselves together all day. It takes a lot of energy and self-control for children with developmental needs or are prone to high sensitivity. Even typical kids can fall apart from expending lots of energy coping with typical stresses during the school day: there are the cafeteria and recess social challenges, embarrassment when they are confused during math, or anxiety about being separated from a parent. When planning a routine for your child, you need to consider what is sustainable. If it’s not something you can consistently maintain, it can’t become a routine. Vacation time from school can be a major routine buster. This can lead to cranky children and frustrated parents. On the same note, perhaps you are searching for a bedtime routine chart to help get kids in bed tear-free. Not to mention, toddler life is all about fun. They have zero concept of time. This, in and of itself, is a recipe for disaster. Especially when you are trying to get out the door in the morning or calm a child down for sleep. (We have two epic guide’s you might love):Visual schedules are especially helpful for kids on the autism spectrum, children with ADHD, sensory issues, or other special needs. Mark off with dry erase marker. (Use washable dry erase markers so you’re not doing hours of stain removal. Ask me how I know!) Currently, my daughter likes playing Mario Run on my husband’s phone. So we’ve set the expectation that she does the first three steps in the morning routine (make the bed, eat breakfast, and get dressed) then she can play for 5 minutes. Having a calming after school routinecan eliminate or improve the after school meltdowns in your family. Use the after school routine printable to support your child.

A routine chart eliminates the need for spoken language. Using words and pictures takes the place of oral directions. Choose a routine that you would like to work on with your child, such as bedtime, potty training, or brushing teeth. This to do list is blank so you or they can write in their daily activities, tasks, and chores than need to be done. Bedtime Routine Posters – Another resource that is great for visual learners, as it can help reinforce the different steps of a bedtime routine when put up on the wall.Early birds tend to get things done most effectively before lunchtime while night owls get their burst of energy in the evenings. Think about when you work best. Then, group your tasks into the time of day that makes the most sense for when you will efficiently complete them. Mornings: Mornings are often about getting out the door, which can be its own challenge. Group all your early tasks, such as feeding and walking pets, preparing breakfast, or putting dinner in the slow cooker. For the rest of the morning, consider tasks you'll want to do while you're still fresh. Also, think about tasks that you tend to dread or procrastinate starting. Schedule them for the morning, so they're not looming over you all day.