The Best School Morning Routine Ideas For Kids
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Are you tired of rushed and chaotic school mornings? I get it. Starting the day right is crucial for kids (and parents!) The morning sets the tone for your day, so let’s tackle the school day with a plan and good vibes.
A consistent morning routine will make mornings easier and make all the difference in setting a positive tone for the day. I’m sharing practical morning routine ideas to help kids get ready for school and help you maintain your sanity!
In this post, you will find:
- School morning routine ideas
- School morning routine tips
- School morning routine schedule example
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School Morning Routine Ideas:
Prepare ahead of time
Lay out clothes, wash and refill water bottles, pack lunches, and ensure backpacks are ready the night before. Preparing ahead of time will make your mornings easier and give you time to get things in order without the morning chaos.
Wake up at the same time each day
Get kids in the habit of waking up at the same time every day so they wake up with ease. Also, make sure you and your children wake up early enough, so you have time to get ready for school without rushing.
Hang a morning routine checklist
It can be challenging to remember every task you have to do (for moms and kids), so hang a morning routine checklist in a visible location to make it easier to complete tasks.
These charts are magnetic and come with a morning and night chart to write down your child’s routine. You could hang them on your fridge and let your child check off each task they complete to help them follow their routine.
Here are some tasks to include on a school morning routine list for kids:
- Wake up
- Make your bed
- Brush teeth
- Get dressed
- Eat breakfast
- Clean up
- Grab backpack
- Get shoes on and leave for school
Have your go-to breakfast options
Make breakfast easy by having a few breakfast options that you rotate. For example, one week you can do bacon and eggs for breakfast, the next week you can do bagels, cream cheese, and fruit, and so on. Some mornings, it may be easier to give the kids a premade breakfast, such as overnight oats or muffins. Find a few go-to breakfast options that work for your family.
Allow for some flexibility in your routine
Things will not always go as planned (that’s life, ha), so leave some wiggle room in your morning routine. You can even create different routines for different days depending on what you have going on. Some days you may have time to make a full breakfast with sides, and other days breakfast may be a granola bar and an apple. Preparing for both kinds of days will make your morning easier.
School Morning Routine Tips For Moms:
Wake up before the kids
Try to wake up 30 minutes before your kids, so you have time to wake up gently and maybe even enjoy a cup of coffee before the day starts.
Add a little fun to the morning routine
Play happy songs to set the mood for the day (and create fun memories) or repeat positive affirmations with your kids, such as I am loved, I am smart, and Today is going to be a good day, to start the morning with positive thinking.
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The more you practice the routine, the easier it will get
Start practicing your morning routine before school starts to get the hang of it. Routines can take some time for everyone to get used to, but the more you do it, the easier it will get. Soon enough, everyone will have it down and the mornings will run smoother.
My Kid’s School Morning Routine:
To help you get started creating a morning routine for school days, here is an example of what my kid’s elementary school morning routine looks like:
- Wake up
- Brush teeth and wash face
- Get dressed and put on socks
- Fix their hair
- Watch a show or listen to music while I prepare breakfast
- Eat Breakfast
- Clean up after themselves
- Put lunches and water bottles in their backpack
- Double-check that they have homework/library books packed
- Put on their shoes and leave for school
The more detailed you are when creating a morning routine checklist for kids, the easier it will be for them to follow.
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By implementing these morning routine ideas and tips, you can create a smoother and more enjoyable school morning routine for you and your kids. You got this!
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