Article source: https://raisingchildren.net.au/school-age/school-learning/school-homework-tips/morning-routine-for-school

Key points

• A morning routine helps children arrive at school ready to learn and play.
• Think about what you need to achieve in the mornings. You can probably do many things the night before.
• When you’ve worked out a morning routine, write it up and display it where everyone can see it.
• Plenty of sleep, time and positive attention can help children cooperate with school morning routines.

Morning routine for school: the whys and hows

Staying calm and being organised in the morning will help you and your child feel positive about the day ahead. It will also help you reduce stress, which is good for everyone’s wellbeing.

One of the best ways to stay calm and get organised is to have a morning routine for school. A routine will help your child know what’s happening and remember what they need to do.

Planning a routine for school mornings

The first step in planning your morning routine for school could be to make a weekly schedule with reminders of what your child needs for school each day. For example, your child might need:

• a library bag on Monday
• sports clothes on Wednesday
• show and tell on Friday.

The next step is to list the regular activities and things you need to do to get ready for school each day. You can split these activities into things you can do the night before and things that have to be done in the morning.

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