Bedtime Routine Chart
These bedtime routine chart templates help children aged 2 to 8 follow familiar steps before sleep. They are free to print and include simple picture-based and writing-friendly formats for home or class use.
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At a glance
- Ages: 2 to 8 years
- Skills: Routines, self-care, sequencing
- You need: Printer, crayons, pencil
- Time: 5 to 15 minutes daily
What the bedtime chart set includes
This set gives children a clear way to see what happens before bed. Templates may include picture prompts, tick boxes, spaces for stickers, and simple lines for writing or drawing. Younger children can follow steps such as putting on pyjamas, brushing teeth, using the toilet, choosing a book and getting into bed. Older children can record the time, add their own steps or reflect on how the routine went. Choose a chart with fewer steps for a two-year-old, then add detail as your child becomes more independent.
Using the chart at home or school
Place the chart where your child gets ready for bed, such as near the bathroom or bedroom door. Read through it together before the first evening, then let your child point to each step and mark it when finished. In a class, use it for role-play about healthy daily habits or ask children to put routine cards in order. You can pair it with a Visual Schedule for Kids for children who need a wider view of the day. A small sticker or a quiet word of praise can mark steady effort.
Helping when bedtime steps go wrong
Children often rush toothbrushing, forget the toilet, leave toys on the floor or ask for one more activity after the chart is complete. Keep the routine short and place the steps in the order they happen. If a step is often missed, move its picture closer to the part of the room where it happens. Give a two-minute warning before the routine starts, and offer two small choices, such as which pyjamas to wear or which book to read. Keep the chart as a guide, not a test, and update it when family evenings change.
Lumi's tips
- Make the routine easier by using picture steps with one action in each box and covering steps your child does not need yet.
- Make it harder by asking your child to draw a missing step, write the time or put the routine cards in order without help.
- Keep it connected to real life by letting your child choose the bedtime book or tick the chart after each completed step.
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Questions parents ask
What should be included in a bedtime routine chart?
Common steps include putting toys away, wearing pyjamas, using the toilet, brushing teeth, washing hands, reading and getting into bed. Choose only the steps that suit your family.
What age can a child use a bedtime routine chart?
Picture charts can suit children from about age 2, with an adult nearby. Children aged 5 to 8 can usually use more written prompts and take more responsibility for marking the steps.
How do I use a bedtime routine chart?
Show your child the chart before bedtime and follow the steps in order. Let your child tick, circle or add a sticker after each step, while you give reminders when needed.
Can I use this chart for a child who resists bedtime?
A chart can make the order of tasks easier to see, but it will not solve every bedtime difficulty. Keep the routine calm, give warnings before it begins and avoid adding too many steps.
How do I download or print the bedtime routine chart?
Choose a template on this page and download the PDF with a free EarlyActivity account. Print it for use at home or in your own classroom, then add your child's name or preferred steps.
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