This morning routine visual schedule and bedtime routine chart bundle gives children a morning checklist and a night time wind-down they can follow themselves — visual schedules, social narrative stories, a reward chart and a tip sheet, created by a paediatric OT.

Mornings and bedtimes are the two pressure points of a child's day — the moments they're most tired, most rushed, and being asked to hold the longest chain of steps in their head. No wonder they're where things fall apart. This bundle makes each step visible at both ends of the day (a genuine lifesaver in the back to school weeks), so the visual carries the routine instead of your voice having to.

WHATS INCLUDED:

Visual schedule checklist

Visuals can be a fantastic way to help increase a child’s independence, especially when learning new skills or establishing routines. Visuals provide extra cues in their environment to set them up for success, instead of relying on solely verbal prompts.

Social Narrative Story

Social narratives can be a useful tool to teach a wide variety of social skills and life skills, including establishing routines. By using a social narrative, the child / young person is able better able to understand what is expected and rehearse the situation as many times as necessary. This makes the situation more predictable and can reduce anxiety around routines.

Reward chart

Rewards charts can be powerful motivators for some children, especially when learning new skills and routines that they may not have a natural desire to learn. They also provide an opportunity to provide positive explicit feedback to the child on what they are doing well.

MORNING ROUTINE

THE DETAILS 

30 Visuals included in morning routine checklist / visual schedule checklist (pdf and PowerPoint versions)

• Wake up 
• Bus 
• Brush hair 
• Bath shower 
• Water plants 
• Wash hands 
• Make bed 
• Toliet 
• Get dressed 
• Put on shoes 
• Breakfast 
• Snack 
• Brush Teeth 
• Pack bag 
• Dishes in dishwasher 
• Wash dishes 
• Park
• School 
• Put on sunscreen 
• Feed pet 
• Pack away toys 
• Put on coat 
• Brain Brake 
• Story 
• Water 
• Draw 
• TV 
• Computer 
• Put on deodorant 

Social Narrative Story covers (pdf and PowerPoint versions)

• Hello my name is _______ and I can get ready for school in the morning
• In the morning it’s time for me to get out of bed and ready for school
• I need to get dressed into my uniform
• I eat breakfast before school - this helps me learn and concentrate
• I brush my teeth so they are clean and healthy
• I pack my bag ready for school
• Some other things I need to do in the morning are: (Here you can use visuals included in the pack to personalise the child’s morning routine activities in PowerPoint or print out visuals and paste relevant visuals onto the page). 
• Now I put my shoes and socks on
• Now it is time to go to school 
• I am ready for school and everyone is very proud of me

Different versions of the story are provided including:

1. Full color 
2. A printer friendly version is provided with a white background. Note that there are still colour images in this version 
3. A version with blank spaces to add photos of child in story 

SLEEP / NIGHTIME:

Night time visuals in pdf. for a visual schedule of check list (Bonus: check list template & first, next, then are provided). Visuals are all linked to activities / tasks that support sleep and nigh time routine. Visuals (14 total) include:

• Bath
• Shower
• Brush teeth
• Pyjamas
• Quiet play
• Story
• Sleep snack. A light 'sleepy snack' before bed can support sleep. Such as a glass of milk and half a banana, or an oatmeal cookie
• Sleepy smells (e.g. lavender and some relaxing essential oils can support sleep)
• Good night kiss and hug
• Pack away toys
• Toilet
• Drink of water
• Dinner
• Brush hair

Sleep social narrative (10 pages) in pdf.

Use to support children in their night time routine, going to bed, staying in bed and transitions. Female and male versions of story provided. Social story briefly covers:

• Room is a safe place to sleep
• Body starts to feel tired at night
• Night time routine. Please note this is a blank page which you can customise to suit students individual needs. To do this print out social story and night time visuals. Add relevant visuals to page.
• Listening to a story
• Kiss good night and lights are turned off
• What to do when you wake up during the night (close my eyes and cuddle my pillow back to sleep)
• Being proud of yourself for sleeping through the night.

*Printer friendly with white background also provided

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Terms of use 

These activities are intended for general use. This activity is not intended to replace the advice of a physician or occupational therapist. Information provided should not be used for diagnostic or training purposes.

If you require specific support contact your physician or OT. Stop any activity if you are unsure about a child’s reaction or ability.

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All rights reserved by author. This resource is licensed only for the educator or clinician who purchased it. You may share with your own students or case load.

Questions

Any questions, comments, feedback or requests please reach out to me via TPT or at sophia.occupationaltherapy@gmail.com

Perfect for back to school routine resets, morning independence, and children who need both ends of the day made predictable.