Feelings & routines
Morning routine chart
A simple morning picture sequence you can adapt to your household, with no scores, streaks or pressure to race.
2–3 · 3–4 · 4–5 years · FreeExplore activity
Routine cards · Free printable
Visual timetable builder
A few pictures can make a plan easier to talk about. Start with just “now” and “next”, or arrange a short sequence for part of the day. The pictures are reminders for a shared conversation, not a demand that every family follows one timetable. Change the order to fit what actually happens.
Take a little peek8 items · Original illustrations
rest
brush teeth
drink
get dressed
story time
get ready to go
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What we’re exploring
Make a short everyday sequence visible and practise talking about what happens next.
A little way to play
- Choose two or three cards that represent a real part of your day. Explain what each picture means in your home.
- Arrange the cards in the order you intend to use. Say the sequence together: “Now a snack, next a book.”
- Point to the relevant picture as you start an activity. Move or remove it when it is finished if that helps.
- If the plan changes, explain the change and update the cards together.
Make it easier
Show only two cards: the current activity and the next one. An adult can hold the cards and point while speaking.
Try a little moreInvite your child to choose between two suitable next activities. Build a longer sequence only if the extra information is useful.
For the grown-up
A picture may mean different things in different settings. Agree its meaning and use a real object or your own spoken explanation when the symbol is unclear. This general resource is not a personalised support plan.
Answers & naming help
There is no universal correct order. Bed may mean rest; toothbrush means brush teeth; cup can mean drink or snack; book can mean story; backpack can mean getting ready to leave. Choose and explain the sequence that fits your day.
rest · brush teeth · drink · get dressed · story time · get ready to go · snack · outside time
How do I print this?
Choose your vocabulary and paper size, then download the PDF. Print at actual size or 100%. Use the low-ink option for outline activities; colour-name cards still need their colour to teach the word. Cut-and-stack mini-books are available in the flashcard maker.
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