it's coming ... it's at target. walmart, and in my sunday newspaper.
school.
it's here.
and when summer comes to an end and we have to actually get up before noon 8am
it hits us like a mac truck and a tidal wave all in the same day
soooooo.
i'm planning ahead. and made up our day to day school year routine list.
it makes for easier mornings, and nights too.
there's no more "you didn't tell me's" or "i forgot's"
and they get to check off their list with dry erase markers! fun.
(well in the beginning)
(then they'll slack with the list)
(but stay strong mama's)
stick to the list!
my girls have a small list for three parts of their day
it may seem tedious to have things like "put away shoes" on the list but i've found that if they have a visual somewhere, something that holds them accountable ... they're more likely to do it, then it becomes a habit ... when you come in just throw your shoes in the coat closet.
that's it. good habits. yes.
night-time can easily escalate into frustration time...
giving them a list and a few things to accomplish on their own
seems to help our routine stay more positive
we have top-floor laundry, which is kind of the central area in our upstairs hallway
perfect spot to put the lists up, and have them checked over before getting on the bus
and before going to sleep :)
i left a space for you to write your kiddo's names all fancy like
or maybe they can write their own? :)
i laminated the lists and stuck them to the washer with magnets
i also hot-glued magnets to a metal pail from the target dollar bins
to hold the dry erase markers
that's all! download the list i made or save the blank one, print and write out your own!
{of course you know that the lists are for personal use only. please. thank you.}
happy list-checking ♥
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