72 Daily Routine Cards + Display Stand by The Creative Sprout

TRANSFORM CHAOTIC MORNINGS AND BEDTIME STRUGGLES INTO MOMENTS OF CONNECTION AND EMPOWERMENT WITH ROUTINE CARDS, DESIGNED TO HELP YOUR CHILD THRIVE.

Our Australian designed & made set of 72 Daily Routine Cards are meticulously crafted with your little one's needs in mind. These cards are an excellent resource for smoothing transitions, minimising meltdowns, and enhancing a sense of control and predictability for young children. Here's how our Routine Cards can transform your child's daily experiences:

• Empower Self-Reliance: Using visual cues helps make abstract concepts tangible, making it easier for your child to understand and follow.
• Calm and Comfort: Alleviate worries with predictable routines that reassure and soothe your child, reducing anxiety and stress.
• Boost Self-Esteem: Celebrate your child’s successes as they complete tasks, nurturing their confidence with each accomplishment.
• Master Time Management: Routine Cards make each step predictable for your child, from putting on shoes to gathering their belongings, making mornings and other tricky times run smoother.
• Strengthen Bonds: Encourage emotional security in your child with clear, consistent routines that improve understanding and decrease family stress.

   

  By fostering independence and making daily routines enjoyable, Routine Cards empower your child to smoothly transition from the explorative stages of early childhood into the structured demands of schooling. Equip your child with the tools they need to navigate their day with confidence and calm, setting the stage for lasting success and development.

  What is included?

  Our best-selling set of 72 Routine Cards has now been revised to a smaller size! Featuring the same cards in a 4x6cm format and an organic cotton drawstring bag for safekeeping. Add a handmade timber stand to help your child easily visualise the steps in their routine. 

  Includes the following routine cards (covering morning, day & evening routines):

  Wake up, Put on shoes, Toilet x2, Eat breakfast, Get dressed, Brush teeth x2, Brush hair, Put on sunscreen, Put on hat, Put on jacket, Gloves/Scarf, Wash face x2, Make bed, Free time, Play outside, Change nappy, Eat lunch, Quiet play, Nap time, Eat snack, Pack up, Swimming, Shopping, Park, Family time, Car trip, Catch bus, Pack lunch, Bike ride, Library, Pack bag, Unpack bag, School, Play sport, Music lesson, Play date, Clean room, Clean toy room, Do laundry, Do chores, Do dishes, Dentist, Take vitamins, Water plants, Wash hands, Mindfulness, Listen to music, Craft time, Care for pet, Cooking, Daycare, Exercise, Clean bathroom, Homework, Screen time, Doctor, Take medication, Study, Take out rubbish, Help cook dinner, Set the table, Lights out, Get a drink, Brush teeth, Eat dinner, Story time, Bath/shower, Pyjamas, Cuddle time, Bed time  

  THE SPECS

  • 72 x 4x6cm cards
  • Morning, day & evening routines
  • 350gsm card stock
  • Protective matt celloglazing for durability
  • Packaged in an organic eco friendly cotton drawstring bag for safekeeping
  • Display stand
  • Proudly Australian designed & made

   

  ENDORSED BY EXPERTS

  Our products are backed by a team of industry professionals, including OT's, child psychologists, counsellors, parents, and educators, ensuring quality and reliability you can trust.

  Why are routine cards important?

  Establishing daily routines are important for toddlers and children to help build a sense of predictability, which in turn helps them feel safe and secure. It is also a valuable stepping stone to help them feel heard and understood, by allowing them to have input into how their day is structured.

  How do I use routine cards?

  You could start by choosing a quiet time in the morning or evening to introduce the concept to your child. Lay the cards out and explain that you would love their input to plan their daily rhythm. This visual schedule does not need to adhere to a strict timeline, but more to help them navigate which activity is to occur next.