School Morning Routine Ideas for Kids That Make Mornings Easier * Nicole Gwen

This post is all about school morning routine ideas, tips, and more!

Are you tired of rushed and chaotic school mornings? You’re not alone. Starting the day right is crucial for kids (and parents!) The morning really sets the tone for the whole day, so following a routine can make school mornings feel a lot less stressful.

A consistent morning routine can make mornings feel so much easier and less overwhelming. When everyone knows what to do, the day starts on a much better note. I’m sharing realistic and helpful ideas to help your kids get ready for school while helping you keep your sanity.

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School Morning Routine Ideas:

Practical morning routine ideas to make school days easier.

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.

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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 keeping a few 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, like 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:

Try these tips to make your school mornings run more smoothly.

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.

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 kids’ 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.

If you want to become more organized as a mom, having simple routines like this can make a big difference in your day.

Creating a simple morning routine doesn’t have to be complicated. Start implementing a few of these ideas and adjust as needed until you find what works for your family. With a little consistency, your morning will feel less stressful and more manageable in no time. You got this!