Building School Routines | Coffee with the Counselor | Curriculum Night
Mornings don’t have to be stressful, and homework battles don’t have to be exhausting! This ready-to-use parent workshop and family toolkit was created for Curriculum Night and equips families with simple, practical strategies to build strong routines that promote independence and reduce daily chaos.
What’s Included:
- Two presentation formats:
- PowerPoint (images only with detailed presenter notes for easy delivery)
- Canva template (fully editable so you can personalize for your families)
- Parent handout that reviews what was covered in the presentation
- Ready-to-use morning, after-school, and bedtime routine visuals in 3 different versions (simple, child-friendly, and easy to understand)
- Reflection questions for parents to consider how routines are working in their homes
- Troubleshooting guide for common challenges families face
How It Helps:
Families leave this workshop with not just ideas, but concrete tools they can use immediately. The routines are designed to be simple, not too busy, so children can easily follow them. At the same time, the parent handout provides guidance, reflection prompts, and troubleshooting support to make routines sustainable.
Perfect For:
- Curriculum Night parent presentations
- School counselors leading family workshops
- Teachers sharing resources during conferences
- Special education teams supporting executive function
- Homeschool families establishing structure
- Daycare centers preparing families for school transitions
- Grade Levels: Pre-K through 5th Grade
Bonus/Why You’ll Love It:
This resource is truly print-and-go or customize-and-share. Whether you use the ready-made PowerPoint or tailor the Canva template, you’ll have a professional, engaging parent workshop paired with a practical handout families will appreciate.
