Getting Ready For Bed Routines Pack

Description

Support children to end their day calmly and confidently with this engaging “Getting Ready for Bed” Routine Pack.

Featuring interactive provocation cards, downloadable charts, and simple checklists, this resource helps tamariki follow evening routines—such as tidying up, having a bath or shower, brushing teeth, putting on pyjamas, and settling for sleep.

Designed for Early Childhood and Primary learners, these clear visual supports build independence, consistency, and self-help skills while helping children prepare for the next day. Ideal for visual learners, this pack also supports communication and understanding in inclusive and special education settings.

• Evening routines & self-help skills
• Calm transitions & readiness for sleep
• Confidence, independence & consistency

Ways to Use at Home

Bedtime Routine Support

Use charts and checklists to guide children through each step of their bedtime routine.

Calm & Predictable Evenings

Follow the same sequence each night to support relaxation and routine.

Build Independence

Encourage children to complete tasks on their own using visual prompts.

What Comes Next?

Ask children to identify the next step to build sequencing skills.

Positive Reinforcement

Celebrate completed routines to build confidence and motivation.

Ways to Use in the Classroom

End-of-Day Transitions

Use cards to support calm pack-up routines and readiness to go home.

Routine Displays

Display charts to reinforce sequencing and daily structure.

Discussion & Reflection

Talk about bedtime routines and why rest is important.

Role Play & Modelling

Act out bedtime steps to build understanding.

Sequencing Activities

Order steps from first to last (e.g. tidy up → brush teeth → pyjamas → sleep).

Inclusive Learning Ideas (Special Education Support)

Visual Schedules

Use cards as structured visual schedules to support understanding and predictability.

Choice-Making Activities

Offer simple choices (e.g. “What comes next?”) to support engagement.

Chunking Tasks

Break routines into smaller steps for easier understanding.

Repetition & Routine Practice

Use daily to build familiarity, confidence, and independence.

Hands-On Practice

Link cards to real-life actions (e.g. brushing teeth, putting on pyjamas).

One-to-One or Small Group Support

Guide learners step-by-step through routines with modelling and reassurance.

Simple. Calm. Ready for rest.

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