MY DAILY ROUTINES

"Can you draw one where I can cross!"

We started drawing the children's evening routines and morning routines on a piece of paper. The idea was to make it clearer and easier for the children to understand and participate in the routines themselves instead of nagging them. Every morning and every evening the children cross off what they have done and they keep track of what they are going to do.

We never thought it would work so well! The children wanted "something to tick off" on the wall so we created My Daily Routines. A large poster to hang on the wall (which has made everyday life much easier!)

• The routine schedule contains the steps that most families go through every morning and evening. However, families do these steps in different orders. You do not have to tick in a specific order. Take the order that suits you best.

• Using a routine planner is a bit of a routine in itself, and some routines take time to get used to. Stick to checking things off, and try to make it a joint project. Help your child by showing the way and try to be consistent. Maybe you can start drawing little men in the boxes when you have brushed your teeth yourself? Try to get your child involved that way and try to avoid nagging and forcing. 

• Everyone's daily life is different, of course. The routines on the routine schedule are based on the most common steps a family goes through in the morning and evening. We have left one field free in the morning, and one in the evening where you can draw or write a routine yourself. It is also possible to modify the different routines to suit you.