Calmer Mornings & Bedtimes: Visual Schedule for Kids, 414 Routine Picture Cards

Tired of repeating "shoes on... teeth... SHOES!" every single morning? Put the routine on the wall in pictures, so your child can see what comes next and you can stop being the reminder.

This is my biggest visual support pack: 414 printable picture cards in 8 matching sets, for mornings, bedtime, the hard moment when it is time to stop, big feelings, and days out. Made for toddlers, preschoolers and school-age kids (about 2 to 8), including children who are autistic, have ADHD, or are still learning to talk.

YOU DO NOT NEED TO PRINT EVERYTHING

A START HERE page tells you where to begin for your hardest moment:

• Mornings are a battle: Morning Routine chart with tick boxes

• Bedtime drags on: Bedtime chart, or calm painted bedtime cards

• Tears when it is time to stop: 5-4-3-2-1 countdown strips and time-left clocks

• "No!" to every task: First / Then board with a reward card

• Hard to say what they need: I want / I need / I feel strips

• Big feelings: feelings check-in and calm down choice board

WHAT YOU GET (80 PAGES PER PAPER SIZE)

Part 1, Daily Routines

• Visual Schedule Cards: 120 cards for morning, bathroom, meals, dressing, school, chores, play, outings and calm evening, a My Day board and blank cards

• Morning, After School and Bedtime Charts: ready-made charts with tick boxes for the week, build-your-own charts and 36 cards

• Painted Routine Cards: 30 calm painted cards of everyday objects (no cartoon faces), with routine charts and boards

• Transition and Waiting Visuals: countdown strips, number circles, "how much time is left" clocks, Change of Plan and I Am Waiting boards, 12 cards

Part 2, Talk, Feelings and On the Go

• First / Then Boards: First / Then, First / Next / Then, Now / Next and star token boards, 60 cards

• Communication Cards: 72 cards, I want / I need / I feel strips, choice boards and a Yes / No board

• Feelings and Calm Down Cards: 24 feelings cards, 24 calm down cards, a check-in chart and a calm plan

• Lanyard and Key Ring Cards: 36 cards in 2 sizes for school, shops and appointments, plus 8 mini boards

EDIT IN CANVA (FREE CANVA ACCOUNT IS ENOUGH)

• Routine and Chore Charts template: type your child's name and your own steps

• Communication Cards template: change the words, add your own photos

The template links are in the START HERE file.

HOW YOU RECEIVE THE FILES

2 ZIP downloads, one for each paper size: US Letter (US spelling) or A4 (Australian / New Zealand spelling). Each ZIP has Part 1, Part 2 and the START HERE guide (also included as a separate PDF). Each part opens with a contents page.

If you already own some of my single sets, check the list above: this pack includes them.

HOW TO USE

1. Print at 100% scale (Actual size) on card stock, or laminate.
2. 2. Cut out the cards and add velcro dots or magnets.
3. 3. Build one routine with 4 to 6 cards. Point to each card as you go, and let your child move it to "All done".
4. 4. Use it every day for a week before adding the next routine.

PLEASE NOTE

• This is a digital download. No physical item will be shipped.

• The PDF files are not editable; the two Canva templates are.

• This is a visual support tool for home and class. It is not a therapy program and does not replace advice from your doctor, therapist or psychologist.

• Colors may look slightly different depending on your screen and printer.

• The pictures were created by me with the help of AI tools, then selected, checked one by one and laid out for print.

TERMS OF USE

For personal, classroom and therapy use. You may print as many copies as you need for your own home, class or clients. Files and template links may not be resold, shared or redistributed.

If there is any problem with your files, send me a message and I will fix it for you. This does not affect your rights under consumer law.