Create a bedtime ritual using Bedtime Routine Cards, either create your own or download our set of 18 cards, 16 with pictures and 2 blank to add your own creativity.
Why use Bedtime Routine Cards?
These make bedtimes run more smoothly because they are a clear signal of the bedtime ritual, everyone knows what is happening now and next and children respond really well to telling you what they are going to do (following the routine) rather than you having to keep asking them to put their pyjamas on!
How to Start:
Give your little one the cut up routine cards that you have chosen and ask them to put the cards in the right order.
Then ask them to use blu-tac to stick his cards on the wall where he can see them best at bedtime (bedroom or landing?). During the bedtime routine just ask;
“What do you need to do first? Check your routine!” “What do you do after you brush your teeth?” etc
and praise them for checking the routine and following the card straight away
“Well done for checking what was next. I liked how you put your pyjamas on straight away!”
Feel free to print the 4 cards above and give it a try yourself
Or, create your own cards
Or, if you’re a busy Mum or Dad, click the button below to download a complete set of 18 cards.