1) choose a quiet spot; 2) take a calm item; 3) stay quiet for 5 minutes; 4) return to activities.
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 4 steps, with a tip for you
- Choose a quiet spot
- Take a calm itemParent tip: A book, blanket, or soft toy.
- Stay quiet for 5 minutesParent tip: Short and realistic is better.
- Return to activitiesParent tip: Ask what the child wants to do next.
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: “Bed Lump is tired of noise and wants a quiet pause. Shall we take a small rest?”
You stay the game master. Your child does the real step, you confirm it on your phone, and Bed Lump 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.
