Monster Mornings: An Interactive, Printable Morning Routine Chart for Kids
How do your mornings actually go, from the moment your child wakes up to the moment they leave for school?
Get Monster Mornings, £7.99A quick look at how the Monster Mornings planner works
Mornings are often the hardest part of the day.
For so many of the families I work with, mornings are the hardest part of the day. Constant nagging and reminders, rising stress for everyone, and for some children, tears and distress before the day has even started.
If your child is autistic, has ADHD, or finds transitions hard for any reason, a chaotic morning can be even harder to manage. But a clear, visual routine can help almost any family with children aged 5 to 17.
A morning routine chart works because it takes the decision-making away from a mind that's already got a lot going on. Instead of you saying the same thing five times, your child can see exactly what happens next.
What's included
- A drag-and-drop digital planner, so you can build a routine chart that matches your child's actual morning in minutes
- Illustrated Monster-themed cards for each step, from waking up to leaving the house
- A printable poster version, ready to go straight on the wall, fridge, or bedroom door
- "DONE" cards, so your child can place one over each step as they finish it, with the visual, satisfying feeling of watching the chart fill up
- Step by step instructions
Created by Dr Lucy Russell, a child clinical psychologist with over 20 years of experience working with children and families.
Used consistently, a visual routine like this can mean fewer reminders from you, more independence for your child, and a sense of ownership over their own morning.
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Created by Dr Lucy Russell, a child clinical psychologist
Frequently asked questions
No. You can use the interactive digital planner on screen, or print the poster version if you would rather have something on the wall. The choice is yours.
Monster Mornings is designed for children aged 5 to 17, and works well across a wide range of ages and stages.
No. It was created with neurodivergent children in mind, but it works well for any child who finds mornings difficult or benefits from a clear, visual routine.
Your child places a DONE card over each step as they complete it, so they can see their progress building through the morning.
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