Free Printable Daily Routine Chart For Kids

This daily routine chart is perfect for older kids and it is a great way to boost confidence, build independence and help your child to build good habits.

Research has shown the importance of predictable routines in children’s development. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics consistent daily routines help children feel safe, manage stress and develop independence. It’s especially helpful for older kids who thrive on autonomy or are working on executive function and time management.

Designed for kids who can read, this chart is free to print off and includes a morning routine, a bedtime routine, and a blank page to personalize. It’s the perfect addition to your child’s daily life, whether you’re trying to encourage healthy habits or simply reduce the stress level around daily transitions.

If your child is not yet reading or is more of a visual learner this bedtime visual schedule and morning picture routine chart would be great options! This routine chart pairs really well with this chore chart too!

All About This Daily Routine Chart

This free printable comes with two pages:

Morning & Bedtime Routine Chart

The morning routine chart includes these tasks: Brush teeth, brush hair, wash face, get dressed, eat breakfast, make bed, pick up room
The bedtime routine chart includes these tasks: Brush teeth, pick up games & toys, pack backpack, layout clothes for the next day, wash face, put on PJs, read or prepare for bedtime

Blank Weekly Routine Page

This page is blank and allows you or your child to fill in tasks that fit your schedule or routine

Each chart runs Monday through Friday with checkboxes for kids to mark off as they complete their tasks.

morning and bedtime routine chart on table

Why Routine Charts Help Kids Thrive

Even young children benefit from predictable routines, but for older kids, a simple routine chart becomes a really great tool for building responsibility and confidence. Here are a few ways that this chart can help with day to day tasks:

Encourages flexible thinking: Filling out the blank chart allows your child to build planning skills and adapt to changes week to week
Improves time management: Routine charts can help kids anticipate transitions and manage expectations at home
Reduces power struggles: I mean, I can’t be the only mom that has to repeat herself every night, this checklist has been a game changer in our house
Supports independence: Allows kids to complete the tasks without being asked, building confidence and independence

Who Is This Chart For

This routine chart is great for:

Families looking to add visual reminders to daily life
Parents of kids with ADHD or those who struggle with executive functioning
Kids who thrive off of schedules or who love structure to their daily activities

Tips For Using Your Chart

Laminate it and use dry erase markers to mark off each task once done and reuse week after week

Post it in a visible spot- we prefer to put it on our bathroom mirror but a fridge or bedroom door are good options too

Review it together at the start and end of each day to reinforce good habits and always use encouraging statements to build motivation

Personalize it! Add stickers or allow your child to decorate their chart to make it their own

Get Your Free Printable Routine Chart

Just complete the box above and an email will be sent to you immediately with a link to the PDF file. We recommend printing one off per child so they can have their own chart to work off of. This is intended for personal use and classroom use only.