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Description
Support children to feel confident and capable throughout their day with this all-in-one Getting Ready for the Day & Bedtime Routines Full Pack.
Featuring downloadable interactive provocation cards, posters, charts, and checklists, this resource helps tamariki follow clear morning and evening routines—such as getting ready for school and settling into bedtime.
Designed for Early Childhood and Primary learners, these visual supports build independence, consistency, and self-help skills while helping children prepare for the day ahead and wind down for rest. Ideal for visual learners, this pack also supports communication and understanding in inclusive and special education settings.
- Morning & bedtime routines
- Confidence, independence & self-help skills
- Visual supports & structured learning
Ways to Use at Home
Daily Routine Support
Use charts and checklists to guide children through morning and bedtime routines.
Consistency & Structure
Follow the same sequence each day to build confidence and predictability.
Build Independence
Encourage children to complete tasks on their own using visual prompts.
What Comes Next?
Use cards to help children identify and anticipate the next step.
Positive Reinforcement
Celebrate completed routines to motivate and build confidence.
Ways to Use in the Classroom
Morning & End-of-Day Transitions
Support smooth transitions into the school day and preparing to go home.
Routine Displays
Display charts and posters to reinforce sequencing and expectations.
Sequencing Activities
Order steps for morning and bedtime routines to build understanding.
Discussion & Reflection
Talk about why routines are important for learning, wellbeing, and rest.
Role Play & Modelling
Act out routines to build confidence and understanding.
Inclusive Learning Ideas (Special Education Support)
Visual Schedules
Use cards as structured visual schedules for learners needing routine support.
Choice-Making Activities
Offer simple choices (e.g. “What comes next?”) to support engagement.
Chunking Tasks
Break routines into smaller, manageable steps.
Repetition & Routine Practice
Use daily to build familiarity, independence, and confidence.
Hands-On Practice
Link cards to real-life actions (e.g. brushing teeth, packing a bag).
One-to-One or Small Group Support
Guide learners step-by-step with modelling and encouragement.
Simple. Structured. Confidence for every day.
