1) put on a raincoat or jacket; 2) put on rubber boots; 3) take an umbrella if needed; 4) agree not to jump in every puddle.
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
- Put on a raincoat or jacket
- Put on rubber bootsParent tip: Check left and right.
- Take an umbrella if neededParent tip: If the child can carry it comfortably.
- Agree not to jump in every puddleParent tip: Or choose one allowed puddle.
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: “Sock Tangler heard the rain and is looking for dry paws. Shall we get ready for rainy weather?”
You stay the game master. Your child does the real step, you confirm it on your phone, and Sock Tangler 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.
