1) get dressed; 2) eat breakfast; 3) brush teeth; 4) take the backpack; 5) pack water; 6) put on shoes; 7) leave on time.
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 7 steps, with a tip for you
- Get dressedParent tip: Start with the easiest piece of clothing.
- Eat breakfastParent tip: Even a few spoonfuls are already a step.
- Brush teethParent tip: A quick brush or a full one, depending on time.
- Take the backpackParent tip: Let the child check the most important things.
- Pack waterParent tip: Make sure the bottle is closed.
- Put on shoesParent tip: Check left and right.
- Leave on timeParent tip: Make leaving the final winning step.
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: “Backpack Seeker is a little confused before leaving. Shall we help get ready for kindergarten or school?”
You stay the game master. Your child does the real step, you confirm it on your phone, and Backpack Seeker 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.
