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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.