1) prepare a towel; 2) get into the bath or shower; 3) wet the body; 4) use soap; 5) rinse off the bubbles; 6) dry off with a towel.
Free printable chart
One page, US Letter, with a box for every step and every day of the week. Put it on the fridge and let your child tick the boxes.
Prefer A4? It prints fine with “fit to page”.
The 6 steps, with a tip for you
- Prepare a towelParent tip: Keep the towel nearby before starting.
- Get into the bath or showerParent tip: Check that the water temperature is comfortable.
- Wet the body
- Use soapParent tip: You can start with hands and tummy.
- Rinse off the bubblesParent tip: Praise the patience.
- Dry off with a towelParent tip: After that — clean clothes or pajamas.
Make it a quest instead of a reminder
Instead of repeating the instruction, start with a tiny story. In Mess Monsters this routine opens like this: “Bathroom Bubble climbed into the bubbles and is waiting for help. Shall we make bath time simple and calm?”
You stay the game master. Your child does the real step, you confirm it on your phone, and Bathroom Bubble gets a little happier with every step. The phone stays with the adult; the routine happens in the real world.
Run this routine in Mess Monsters
This routine is part of Mess Monsters Premium. The core routines are free. You can also make your own quest by describing the routine in your own words.
