Establishing Daily Routines (Free Printable PDF)

Every year when school starts back up, I have to adjust our daily routines. One of the easiest ways I have found to do this, is to set up checklists of must do items.

I place my checklists in a plastic sheet protector, and then simply check off each item as we do them. This helps establish our routines though out the day and it makes sure that nothing gets forgotten.

I have set up 2 separate checklists because I find it easier to separate them into kid’s routines and adult routines.

These checklists are a great idea if you notice that certain parts of your daily routine are hectic or that things tend to get missed. It is also really helpful for establishing new routines like taking medications or adding in new habits you want to start implementing.

Why have daily routines?

I have found that I am much more productive with my time, less likely to forget an important task, and more likely to be on time when I have an established routine.

My kids and I both thrive with set schedules that don’t really change much. I am a total creature of habit, so doing things in certain orders help me be prepared.

I also don’t like getting overwhelmed, so I try to break down my routines into smaller chunks that are done throughout the day, versus trying to do everything all at one time.

I’ve also noticed that this also helps lower the likelihood of breakdowns and disappointments. My son really likes bringing his jacket to school even when it is not cold outside, but can be forgetful.

We recently had a meltdown about this and were almost late to school. There were lots of tears and big emotions. So, we added his jacket to our routine to avoid this hiccup in the future.

Just know that routines are not set in stone and may need to be adjusted over time. Kid’s priorities also shift over time, so it’s good to be able to move in different directions when needed.

Daily Routines PDF

These are set up to print on standard 8 x 11.5 paper, so you can adjust the sizing if needed.

These daily routine sheets really helped me be better organized, arrive to destinations on time, as well as be less forgetful.

My kids are still young, and we adjust these routines as needed. Hopefully these daily routine checklists can help you get more organized and have a more efficient system in place!