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How to Create a Successful School Morning Routine

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With planning, practice, and patience, you can nail down a school morning routine that prepares everyone in the family to take on the day. Whether you are getting your littles off to elementary or teens to highschool, a good morning routine helps the entire family start off feeling good!

Sometimes it feels like as soon as your feet hit the floor in the morning, the craziness begins. Getting the entire family ready for school and getting to where you need to be on time can be quite a challenge. Keep reading for our best tips to create a school morning routine that encourages both positivity and productivity in the early morning.

Tactical Routine Tips

1. Get Ready the Night Before

I think this might be the number one thing to a successful school morning.  The more you can get done the night before, the better your morning will be.

• Pack lunches the night before.   I read something that I think is pretty great.  Two lunch rules: Rule #1: Kids make their own lunches. Rule #2: If the lunches aren’t made by 7AM, you buy lunch that day. I love these rules because my kids are motivated by the thought of having to get school lunch.  My job is to provide a gentle reminder, and healthy food; the rest is up to them.
• Pick clothes out the night before or for the entire week! On laundry folding day, you can set aside clothes for each school day of the week. This makes life so much easier because there is no arguing about what to wear or wasting time looking for socks.  The kids already know what to put on for each day.  You can even have an “Express Yourself” day where the kids can pick out their own outfit for the day.  You want to wear a tutu with rainboots… great!  Plaid shorts and a striped shirt? Go for it!  …but you have to wait for Express Yourself day.
• Make a breakfast plan that fuels your kids.  Instead of getting up and asking your kids what they want for breakfast, or trying to think of something yourself – have a plan!  This can look different for everyone, but here are a few ways to do it.
  • Make a breakfast rotation schedule and assign everyday to a different type of food.  This is a great one.
  • Subscribe to a meal plan that plans your meals for you.  We love the Family Fresh Meal Plan on Prepear.   This plan has 7 breakfasts already planned for you!
  • Do some meal prep and have breakfasts already made that you can grab and go, or heat quickly.  These are some ideas:
    • 15 Kid Friendly Power Breakfasts for On the Go
• Organize backpacks, homework and other school supplies the night before so they are ready to go in the morning.  No more lost homework, or rushing around trying to find their favorite school pencil! Here are a few organization tips that might help.
  • Give each of your kids an ‘inbox’ with homework or things they need to work on that day and return to school the next day. This hanging folder organizer works really well for that. We like this paper organizer also if you have counter or desk space. This over the door organizer is great for saving counter space.

2. Set Sleep Goals

When my kids are well rested, everything seems to go better.  But especially our mornings.  They wake up refreshed and happy instead of tired, groggy and grumpy with a capital G! 

These are some great tips to establish healthy sleeping habits:

• Get enough sleep: Kids ages 6 to 13 need 9 to 11 hours of sleep each day while teens aged 14 to 17 need 8 to 10 hours of sleep each day. Work backward from the alarm time to make sure everyone is getting the proper amount of Z’s. 
• Stick to a regular schedule: Try to keep your kids on consistent daytime and nighttime schedules to help regulate sleep. Be sure to keep this up on the weekends, too!
• Stay consistent with your routine: Help your child fall asleep by building a relaxing bedtime routine free of electronics or TV. Reading books or journaling together can be great bedtime activities.  
• Set the mood for sleep: Create an ideal sleep environment by regulating the temperature and light levels of your child’s room. Test out noise machines or fans to help them fall asleep and stay asleep.
• Don’t use technology before bed.  Screen time before bed is a major cause of poor sleep for families. The use of electronics too close to bedtime can lead to difficulty falling and staying asleep. Blue light emitted from electronic devices engages the prefrontal cortex of the brain. This part of the brain needs to be quiet in order for us to fall asleep. Shutting off screens at least 60 minutes before bedtime is a great rule to implement for the entire family. Choose a paper book instead of an e-book or play a game together as a family as opposed to allowing children to play games on electronic devices prior to sleep.

3. Routine Charts

Every child has different capabilities, needs and routines in the morning.  I have found that having a chart for kids to follow really helps them be more responsible to get their stuff done (even older kids!)  The bonus for me is that I don’t feel like I have to nag them all morning! There are a lot of different ways to do a morning chart and these are some great ones for different ages.

Preschool and Kindergarten Ages

I love this chart with pictures and simple stickers that kids easily stick on to show it has been completed.  You can laminate it and reuse every week.  (Click here to get it)

This is a SUPER cute and visually appealing way to have a basic routine chart for your younger kids.  You can move the blocks around as they finish.  And you can completely customize it or use the template she provides in the post.  (Click here for instructions)

1st – 5th Grade

Sometimes you just need something non-complicated to get it done in the morning.  This is a simple and really cute checklist for younger elementary age kids. (Click here to get it)

I like this one because there is space to add additional items if you need to.  (Click here to get it)

6th-9th Grade

I like this customizable chart for older kids because then they can feel like they are a part of choosing their morning routine.  Also you can change their tasks if needed throughout the year.

High school Age

Even high school age kids need a little direction and organization in the mornings.  Sometimes just a simple checklist is all they need.  (Click here to get)

4. Create a Schedule Calendar

We have a paper calendar that hangs in our house so that everyone in the family knows what activities are going on that week.  Once a week we sit down as a family and talk about the schedule so we are on the same page.  Each kid has a different color on the calendar which makes it easy for them to spot their own activities every morning before leaving the house so they know what to expect after school.  These are some good ones on Amazon:

Wall Calendar for smaller spaces

Designer Calendar

5. Add Some Fun

Sometimes it’s hard to wake up and get going in the morning. By adding in a few fun things, it can make the morning rush a lot more enjoyable! You can set the tone for the rest of the day by making sure everyone gets up to a positive atmosphere.

Tips for a positive morning routine:

• Play some music: Take requests and create a family playlist to boost the morning mood (dance moves always encouraged).
• Exchange positive words: Ask your child what they’re looking forward to each day and share yours as well — no matter how small. 
• Connect: Hug, hold hands, or give your child verbal praise to show them affection.

6. Create a Command Center for Often Use Items

A command center is a central place where you can organize and store important things your family uses often and also a place to keep important information that everyone in the family needs to know. 

Command Center Ideas

I like the magnet board and all of the hanging places to store things.  Check it out here.

I like how this command center uses a cabinet to keep everything organized and hidden away when needed.  Check it out here. 

I like that this one is all on one board keeping everything together in one spot.   Check it out here.

Drawer in your Kitchen for Commonly Used Items

I have a drawer with items that we always need in the morning but don’t want to run back upstairs to get. I keep it organized with my favorite Sterilite Container. I got the idea from Tara Thueson a few years back and it has worked so good for my kids!

7. Offer Small Rewards for Getting It All Done

Rewards are great and effective. I prefer to have the reward be about an activity, a privilege, or an experience together (rather than buying my kids something).  The reward can be as simple: if there is extra time in the morning, then your kids can read their favorite book, or play with toys before they have to go.

Or maybe the reward is a little bigger if you rock it all week and get out of the house on time (and with a good attitude!).  The reward could be going to the park for a while and then staying up late on Friday night for a movie. Playground time, staying up late and extra screen time?! Yes please!

Emotional Routine Tips

1.

I’m a big believer in starting the day off with positive and motivating thinking.  I find that positive affirmations are a great way to build self-esteem and start the day on the right track.  Sometimes kids have anxiety or fears of something they have to face that day.  By repeating these positive affirmations everyday, they can feel more happy, and more empowered to face whatever they need to that day. Some examples are:

• I’m strong. I’m capable. And I can do anything I put my mind to.
• I am friendly.
• I have fears, but I have the courage to face them.
• I am a loving and kind sibling.
• My friends enjoy playing with me.
• My parents are proud of me.
• My family, friends, and teachers love me for who I am.
• I am helpful.

2. Take a Few Minutes to Connect

If you are able to connect with your kids right away, they are much more likely to listen and follow directions in the morning. This doesn’t have to take long and it can look like:

• Giving your child a long hug right when they wake up
• Share a few deep breaths together
• Hold hands while walking down the stairs
• Make eye contact while sincerely listening to your child
• Create a positive morning playlist with your child and enjoy listening to it together while you get ready for the day

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How To Create An Amazing Before & After School Routines

As we all know, the before-school routine can feel almost impossible at times, and the only thing that can rival it is the after-school routine! Getting the kids up, dressed, fed, and out of the house for school in the morning can be stressful, especially if you’re also rushing around to get yourself ready. However, you will be happy to hear that it doesn’t have to be.

By simply implementing a good before-school routine, you will find that not only your children’s, but also your whole family’s, mornings will run much more smoothly. 

The same applies to your after-school routine when kids return home with homework to be done, and empty tummies to be filled. In some cases, this can be as difficult to navigate as the morning routine, although with slightly looser time restraints.

This raises the question of “what does a good before and after school routine actually look like?”

To help you work out the right answer to this question for your family, we have put together some tips to help you create your own morning and after-school routines that will get your family through the day with minimum fuss, and help to keep your stress levels down.

A good time to start implementing these routines is when your children are transitioning back to school after a long summer break or after a smaller school break like winter break. But don’t let this keep you from starting to implement them anytime!

The before-school routine – Methods to master the mornings!

Here are a few pointers to keep in mind when creating your own stress-free morning routine:

It may sound obvious, but preparation the night before really is the key to making sure you’re able to leave the house on time in the morning.

A good before-school routine helps you reduce how much you have to do before rushing out of the door, especially the more difficult tasks like ironing school uniforms or preparing school lunches. Consider doing the following tasks as part of your evening routine:

• Pack lunches: Prepare and pack their lunch bag the night before and keep it in the fridge overnight, then all you’ll have to do is grab it and go. If you know your child has a favorite sandwich or lunchtime meal, you could also consider bulk preparing a few days worth at a time to save time. If you are already slicing cheese for one sandwich, you may as well slice it for 2 or 3!
• Prepare school clothes: Wash and iron any items that are needed for the next day, and either hang it or lay it out somewhere in your child’s room where they can easily reach it, so they can quickly get themselves dressed in the morning. If you have the time, hanging a week’s worth of shirts/pants/skirts in the wardrobe so that they are ready to go can be a real time saver on a busy school day morning. You can then mention to your child that their clothes are ready for the entire week, and this will help them to be prepared too!
• Organize the essentials: It can be helpful to have a dedicated box, hook or shelf in your hallway or another area of the house to store all their school essentials. Knowing where everything is kept will help avoid the dreaded last-minute searches for backpacks, lunch bags and school folders in the morning, just as you are about to head out of the door. This tip applies to your belongings too. It’s hard to encourage your kids to keep all of their things in a designated place if you are guilty of spending every morning shouting “where’s my phone/wallet/keys?” to your partner!
• Prepare breakfast: If you can, try to prepare breakfast the night before, even if that just means putting cereal and bowls on the table. Having breakfast items ready to go will help the morning run more smoothly.

A checklist is a great tool to help everyone remember what needs to happen in the morning and in what order. If you have younger kids, use pictures instead of words in your morning routine chart and include all of the things that need to get done, such as:

•     Get dressed
•     Eat breakfast
•     Brush teeth
•     Wash face
•     Comb and tidy hair
•     Put on shoes and coat
•     Grab backpack and lunch box
•     Go to school!

If you’ve got older children you might want to include some of the following, as older kids often eat more quickly than younger ones. It’s amazing what they can then fit into their extra 15 minutes. Things you could add to the list include:

• Music practice – 10 to 15 minutes a day at elementary age is all it takes to get started.
• Any responsibility-based chores such as making their own bed, or loading the dishwasher after breakfast to help out.
• Homework time – if you make it a habit, they’re less likely to complain.
• Additional math or English support – lots of parents also take this time just to do a little math or English boosting such as doing some vocabulary work (find a word, work out its synonym, antonym, and then a sentence using it) or mental math or arithmetic work. If you are looking for somewhere to start with this, Third Space Learning has lots of free home learning resources on the Math Hub. 
• Reading – don’t underestimate the importance of reading at all ages; if it’s not already part of your children’s lives, make time for it in the before-school routine.
• A moment to relax and prepare for the day ahead – As much as this post is all about helping you create a routine and plan your day out, it is equally as important for your child to do the same. If you have some spare time during your morning routine, sit down with them and discuss what is coming up in their day and help them plan it out. Talking to them through their daily routine is a great way to open a dialogue and discuss any worries your child may have.

There are lots of great free printable morning routines online on Pinterest, or you could get your kids involved and make your own. Once you have designed a before-school routine that works for your family, go through all of the steps with them, talking about each step as you go.

Doing this may help you recognize the need to re-order some of the steps. You could aim to include 5-10 minutes of free time as a reward once all the steps have been completed. Give it a try at your house – you’ll find that using family routines is a great way to get organized!

This may sound easy in theory, but can be harder in practice. No matter what time you put them to bed, we all know some kids are up and bouncing around before the crack of dawn, and this can put a dent in even the most well-organized morning routine!

However, in an ideal world, you will be showered, dressed, and packed up for the day by the time your little ones awake. Aim to set your alarm for at least 15-30 minutes (longer if possible) before your children usually wake up, to give you a few precious moments of “me time”.

If you’re feeling really organized you might even be able to fit in having a peaceful morning coffee, doing ten minutes of yoga, reading something inspiring, listening to a podcast or writing in a journal. You’ll feel so much better for it and once a week or even once a half term is better than nothing.

Okay, you’ve made it through the school morning routine – so the question now becomes how best to navigate the after-school routine?

The following tips aim to help you put in place a flexible after-school schedule or routine that allows your kids some time to wind down after a big day at school before moving onto the homework and activities that follow.

Again, preparation for after school is key! Your kids are likely to be tired and hungry after a long school day, so consider packing a couple of after-school snacks for the journey home. A banana, a mini box of dried fruit or a low-sugar cereal bar should fill the hole without filling them up too much before dinner time.

Walk home if you can, as this will give you time to chat about their day and give them a restorative blast of fresh air (while hopefully leaving them worn out enough for a good night’s sleep!)  

Some children might emerge from the classroom with a ton of pent-up energy to burn off. A quick race around the park or biking home should keep that post-school “need for speed” in check and calm them down by the time your key is in the front door.

If you are feeling very adventurous, why not squeeze in a race with your child on the way home? After all, it’s never too early to begin preparing for the parent’s race on field day…

As with the morning routine, consider creating an after-school checklist or chart that works for your family. This could include the following tasks:

• Hang up coats and bags
• Unpack school books
• Get changed out of school uniform
• Eat a healthy snack
• Do homework
• Have family time during dinner
• Help with cleaning up after dinner 
• Take a bath
• Have some quiet time to unwind and relax before bed time

Something as simple as having a designated place for coats, bags and school books can be helpful, as this avoids them getting dropped in random places around your home!

If your kids have after-school activities, such as sports or other clubs to go to, encourage them to get changed into their gear, and if they haven’t eaten on the way home, offer them a snack and a drink.

If your kids are anything like mine, they probably won’t be excited to answer lots of questions about their day after a long day at school. They will have done so much, so instead of “what did you do today?”, specific questions such as “what was the favorite part of your day?” or “what games did you play at lunchtime?” can work well and get them talking in their own time.  

Having a set time for homework can be helpful, whether this is before dinner or after dinner, so decide what works best for your family and stick to it.

After a hard day of being an elementary school student, often the last thing your child is going to want to do is more work, so by adding a dedicated time period in which they should do home learning to their after-school routine, it will become part of the day and much less of an issue.

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TO-DO LISTS, COLORED STICKERS AND TEA WITH PIES!

The time of modern children is scheduled to the limit: a kindergarten, developing circles, sports sections, then school, again sections, circles, tutors ... And a child, torn between an abundance of tasks and obligations, wastes not only scarce time, but also strength. Of course, it is impossible to deprive a child of games and communication with peers, sacrificing his socialization for the sake of increased efficiency. And we really don’t want to give up additional English or tennis, because we want to raise our children as versatile personalities.

Is it possible to organize a schoolchild's schedule in such a way that the child has time to study and develop, and still have his own personal time? It is possible, says Doctor of Economics, time management specialist Marianna Lukashenko, teaching children and their parents the basics of the author's system of children's time management.

Tip 1. Try with your child to make a list of things that need to be done in a day - this is the easiest and most effective planning technique. Present this problem in a playful way: ask the child to help you plan your day. Then enthusiastically (!) Tell us how great you managed to complete all the planned tasks thanks to his help. Agree that you will plan your time together for several days, and then exchange experiences.
In the beginning, you can make such a joint list when planning family holidays. Then ask the child to try to make a list of his tasks for the day and see what happened.
Let's not forget that the child's time is regulated by adults - both at school and outside it, rigid, that is, time-bound tasks prevail, the planning of which the child, as a rule, does not influence. Realizing that he is trusted to organize his time, the child begins to feel responsible for the decisions made, feels and behaves like an adult independent person.

Tip 2. For the little ones who are still in kindergarten or primary school, pictures and drawings can be used instead of to-do lists. Visual images are much better perceived by children, and the planning process itself will become much more exciting.
So, in one large family there was daily confusion during the morning gathering: the kids could not keep in their heads all the things that needed to be done, their mother was torn apart, everyone was nervous and always late. Everything was resolved successfully when they got down to business, like real time management specialists: parents and children made a list of all morning tasks, children drew all their tasks on small colored cards. Each child had his own color and his own figure of these cards: one had red circles, the other had green hearts, etc. Then these cards were placed in a tin box, which was opened every morning, the cards were removed, and the children, guided by them, carried out the morning preparations very quickly and without hassle.

Tip 3. Evening preparation for school is conveniently organized using a cork or magnetic whiteboard. Invite your child to attach colorful stickers with pictures to it. Each drawing corresponds to the task that the child has to do in the evening. A briefcase - to collect textbooks and notebooks, sneakers - to take a physical education uniform, a toothbrush - to brush your teeth, etc. As the work is done, the child removes the sticker from the board. Thus, the mother is relieved of the need to constantly remind the child of his affairs, and the child goes to school on his own and learns to plan his affairs.

Tip 4. Our children have a lot of tasks that need to be done regularly: exercises, homework, reading, helping parents around the house and much more. There are very simple and convenient tables that you can draw with colored felt-tip pens on the board. On the left, line by line, you need to write those tasks that all family members must perform daily. At the top, in columns - dates or days of the week.
For example, a child should do exercises every day, and you should cook dinner. In the column corresponding to today's date, the child puts "plus" when he does exercises, you - "plus" when you cook dinner. Everything is clear and very motivating. Especially if you agree that you will eat a delicious cake (go to the movies, play a game, etc.) when you collect a certain number of pluses with it.
An important result of this technique is the formation of a family culture of organizing time, when the rules adopted in the family are strictly and equally followed by all family members. In one family, the youngest child was not included in such a table, since he was not yet two years old. So he, seeing that everyone around was writing something on this board, also tried to fit in as best he could - by means of a huge squiggle, of course. Then he was included in the list, they wrote exercises in his daily tasks and began to celebrate its implementation. The kid was very pleased - now he was on the team.

Tip 5. When compiling to-do lists, consider their priority. Teach your child to make a list of tasks for the day in descending order of importance, that is, first write down the most important things, and then the less important ones. And follow the to-do list. Then by the evening the child is guaranteed to have no important unfinished business.
This technique does not mean at all that the child's favorite activities will always be done according to the residual principle, it is necessary to allocate time for them. But it allows you to avoid stressful situations when, late in the evening, it turns out that your hands have not reached the preparation for the test, and your eyes are sticking together, and there is no strength for anything.
By the way, doing important things in a planned manner helps prevent procrastination or procrastination in a child. It is often associated with the fear of not coping with an important task, which is why the child puts it off until the last moment and, of course, worries at the same time. And when a child has enough time planned to complete an important task, after which an exciting vacation or favorite activity awaits him, he perceives this task much more calmly, and he copes with it faster.

Tip 6. You and your child may have different ideas about what is the highest priority, so this needs to be agreed upon. Matters related to human life and health have the highest priority. For example, running to get grandma's medicine if grandma isn't feeling well is more important than doing her homework.
As you know, the ability to negotiate and keep one's word is the most important quality in both business and personal life. This must be taught from childhood, and time management is a great help here. It is necessary to develop family agreements based on family values ​​- they were, are and will be the ideological, moral and philosophical basis of family life. Therefore, values ​​must be comprehended and voiced, discussing with the child what is most important for the whole family. It can be faith and love, friendship and cooperation, trust and sincerity. Of course, there may be other values. Based on values, it is much easier for a child to find and set worthy goals, to develop as a harmonious, socially responsible person.

Tip 7. A huge task seems too much for a child. Therefore, he will find many reasons not to do it at all or to pull it to the last. Help your child break down a large, difficult task into several smaller ones that are easy for them to complete. In time management, a big task is called an "elephant", and in our children's time management - "chocolate elephant", which we divide into slices and eat one at a time.
Slices must be very clear and specific. For example, when learning a foreign language, such a daily slice can be 3-5 new foreign words that need to be learned.
It should be noted that the inability or unwillingness of a child to set goals is often due to a lack of understanding of how he should achieve this goal. And a detailed decomposition of the goal, that is, breaking it into subgoals until the sequence of actions to achieve it becomes simple and obvious, can give the child strength and instill in him the necessary confidence. It is best to visualize the goal together with the child, that is, draw it and its components. This technique is called a mind map and works great when you need to “see” and structure a large and incomprehensible problem.

Advice 8. The child also has simple but unpleasant things to do. Therefore, he also puts them aside. In time management, such things are called "frogs", and doing such a thing is called "eat the frog." The frog is eaten first. But it is difficult to convince a child that he needs to eat a frog even for fun. The following tricks will help you cope with simple but unpleasant things.
First, competition, drive. For example, a child needs to clean a room. Let him mark the time, exactly 15 minutes. During this time, at speed, he must clean everything. Even better, if you argue with him who will clean his room first in these 15 minutes.
Second, come up with a game. For example, he needs to wash the dishes. Let him imagine that he is an archaeologist, and in the shell are ancient vases that need to be washed for the museum or to find secret writing on them. And thirdly, for each “must” case, let him come up with a “I want” case. I washed the dishes - I passed a new level in a computer game. We just follow the rule: the “I want” business should not exceed the “must” business in time.

Tip 9. Remember that time management concerns not only study and work, but also leisure. At school, the child's rest is clearly regulated, unlike at home. Meanwhile, at home, too, it is necessary to maintain a balance of study and rest. There are even rest rules.
The first rule is to take short rest breaks every 30-40 minutes of class. The second rule is to alternate between different activities. For example, after doing homework on the computer, you should not rest while playing on the computer. And the third rule - if you worked in one place, it is better to rest in another, if possible. Of course, ideally it’s better to go out for a walk, but if it doesn’t work out, you can just have tea with pies in the kitchen and talk heart to heart.

Tip 10. How to teach a child to time management? In the same way as we accustom him to all useful things - only by playing. Not forcing or imposing. Not laughing if something did not work out quite well, and not punishing if it did not work out at all. Not angry, if there was no intention of going out. On a personal example, on agreements, on a “handshake”. Even "to argue."
Time management unites a family very much if it forms and roots its own life values. Then the planning of any activity of the child is subordinated to the set goals, and those, in turn, are focused on family values. And this helps the child to perform many important actions that contribute to his growth and successful development. After all, we all know the famous proverb: "If you sow an act, you will reap a habit; if you sow a character, you will reap a destiny!"

5 morning activities that will help your child become a billionaire

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The editors of ProDetki want to unravel the secret of billionaires who grew up from little boys and girls. We became interested in how the morning rise and daily routine affect the formation of healthy habits in a child that increase his chances of becoming successful and self-confident in life.

Cheerful morning

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Morning hours are the most important time . It starts the day. It largely depends on how we conduct it, in what mood we will be, how successful it will be. Most billionaires claim that to some extent, the right morning habits have helped them achieve success. The fact is that by starting your day correctly, a person cultivates organization in himself. Good habits should be developed from early childhood. With an adult child, it will be much more difficult for you to agree on any innovations in the morning. Let's look at what we can bring to our children's lives to raise them to be future billionaires. What morning activities will lead them to success?

Good habits

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A person needs at least 8 hours of sleep a day. Teach your child to go to bed earlier, preferably at the same time, even on weekends. Then he will wake up cheerful, and the day will be more productive.

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Wake up your child 20 minutes earlier than usual, don't plan only time for school and breakfast. So he will have time in the morning for other useful things. In the future, having developed such a habit, the child will be able to do more in a day.

Sequence of actions

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The child must understand in what order it is necessary to perform certain actions and how much time is allotted for each of them: woke up, made the bed, did exercises, went to the shower, had breakfast, etc. Show on the clock until what time he must have time to do certain actions. Do not forget to praise your child .

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When you wake up earlier, do a little exercise with your child. You can turn on five-minute videos on the Internet and repeat the set of exercises. Performing exercises, the child trains not only the body, but also discipline. Sport is a good charge for a great start to the day.

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Prepare a hearty, wholesome breakfast for your child. Delicious healthy food will energize you for the whole day. Ideally, if you managed to make a child with oatmeal.

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Of course, you are unlikely to get your child to read books in the morning, but during school or kindergarten preparations, you can turn on an audiobook, which in turn puts the mind and imagination to work. In addition, morning hours are a great time to repeat the poem memorized the day before.

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It doesn't matter that while you yourself decide what your child will wear to school, sooner or later he will choose clothes himself. You can give an example that he will use in the future as the only correct one and he will have more time in the morning to use it for himself. A backpack and a sports uniform should also be collected in the evening. This will make it less likely to forget something.

Child and to-do list / Photo taken from open sources

In the morning, discuss with your child his plans for the day. It’s good if he imagines that after school he will need to go to the pool, and then take an hour out with friends, and learn lessons in the evening. It is necessary to teach him to navigate that there are 24 hours in a day, to teach him how to properly plan his time and set priorities .

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