1) take the plate to the sink; 2) throw away a napkin or leftovers; 3) put the cup in its place; 4) wipe your spot; 5) wash hands.
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 5 steps, with a tip for you
- Take the plate to the sinkParent tip: Only unbreakable or safe dishes.
- Throw away a napkin or leftovers
- Put the cup in its placeParent tip: If it is safe.
- Wipe your spot
- Wash hands
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: “Snack Crumb saw plates after eating. Shall we help the kitchen become cleaner?”
You stay the game master. Your child does the real step, you confirm it on your phone, and Snack Crumb 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.
