Free Printable Routine Charts for Kids
Updated November 2026 · 4 free printables
Four printable routine charts with pictures that show kids what comes next, so you can stop repeating yourself.
About these printables
The morning routine chart has eight numbered picture cards with check boxes, from making the bed to shoes and backpack, and a line for the time to leave. The after-school chart has a time slot for each of seven steps and a free-choice box at the bottom. The bedtime chart is a path of eight picture cards on a starry background, from bath time to lights out.
The black-and-white checklist puts five morning steps and five bedtime steps on one page, with a box for every day of the week and pictures to color.
At a glance
- Pages
- 4 free printables, one PDF each
- Ages
- 3 to 7
- Levels
- Pre-K, Grade 1
- Paper
- US Letter and A4
- Price
- free, no sign-up needed to download
All 4 Free Printable Routine Charts for Kids, One by One
Here is a closer look at every page in this collection, with who it's best for and a coloring idea for each one.
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1. Morning Routine Chart for Kids
A morning routine chart with eight picture steps in order: make my bed, use the potty, wash hands and face, get dressed, eat breakfast, brush my teeth, brush my hair, shoes and backpack. Each step is a numbered card with a color picture and a check box, plus a line for the time to be out the door. Put it in a sheet protector and reuse it every morning with a dry-erase marker. It is made for toddlers and preschoolers, ages 2 to 5, with big spaces and pictures instead of words.
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2. After-School Routine Chart
An after-school routine chart with a time slot for each step: unpack the backpack and lunch box, wash hands, a healthy snack, homework or reading, play outside, tidy up and help set the table. A dotted timeline runs down the left so you can write the times that fit your family, and a free-choice box at the bottom (art, a book, a bike ride, building, music) is the reward for a checked-off afternoon. It suits kids ages 5 to 8, from kindergarten to 2nd grade, who can follow a chart with short words.
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3. Bedtime Routine Chart With Pictures
A bedtime routine chart laid out as a path of eight picture cards on a starry night background: bath time, pajamas on, brush teeth, potty, clothes for tomorrow, story time, hugs and kisses, lights out. Children follow the path in order and color or check the circle under each card. A line for lights-out time sits at the top. It is made for toddlers and preschoolers, ages 2 to 5, with big spaces and pictures instead of words.
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4. Morning and Bedtime Routine Chart (Black and White)
A printer-friendly weekly routine chart with two parts: five morning steps (wake up, brush teeth, get dressed, breakfast, backpack ready) and five bedtime steps (bath, pajamas, brush teeth, read a book, lights out), each with a line picture to color and a check box for every day of the week. One sheet covers both ends of the day. It suits kids ages 5 to 8, from kindergarten to 2nd grade, who can follow a chart with short words.
Tips for coloring Free Printable Routine Charts for Kids
- Walk through the chart with your child the first few days, then let them lead.
- Point at the chart instead of repeating the instruction: what's next on your chart?
- Put the chart where the routine happens: morning by the door, bedtime in the bathroom or bedroom.
Fun facts about Free Printable Routine Charts for Kids
- Sleep experts advise 10 to 13 hours of sleep a day for children ages 3 to 5 and 9 to 12 hours for ages 6 to 12.
- A sheet protector and a dry-erase marker turn any routine chart into a reusable checklist.
Fun ways to use your printables
- Time the morning routine once and write the out-the-door time on the chart.
- Let your child pick the free-time choice on the after-school chart before starting homework.
- Read the bedtime path aloud as a little story on the first night.
How to print
Click Download PDF on any page and print it at 100% on US Letter or A4 paper. Use regular printer paper for crayons and pencils, or cardstock for markers and paint. Every page here is free for home, classroom and party use, so feel free to print as many copies as you need.
Frequently asked questions
Why do routine charts work for kids?
Young children cannot keep a list of steps in their head yet, and they like knowing what comes next. A picture chart lets them check the next step themselves instead of waiting for a reminder, which means fewer arguments in the busiest parts of the day.
Should the routine chart have pictures or words?
Pictures for children who are not reading yet, and both for early readers. All four charts here have a picture for every step with a short label under or next to it.
Can I change the steps?
The steps are printed, but you can cover one with a sticky note or write a different step over it. For a fully custom routine, use the Blank Weekly Chore Chart, which has empty rows to draw and write in.