RoutineKit

Printable routine cards

Picture cards with dashed cut lines, ready for laminating and Velcro. Your child moves each card to “done” as they go.

Steps (15)
Look & print settings
Routine cards
  1. Wake up
  2. Toilet
  3. Wash hands
  4. Get dressed
  5. Breakfast
  6. Brush teeth
  7. Shoes on
  8. Coat on
  9. School
  10. Snack
  11. Play
  12. Dinner
  13. Bath
  14. Pajamas
  15. Story

In the print dialog choose Save as PDF for a file, and turn on Background graphics to keep the colours. Your chart saves automatically in this browser.

Turning cards into a Velcro routine strip

  1. Print on thick paper or card stock, with background graphics on.
  2. Laminate (or use clear packing tape) and cut along the dashed lines.
  3. Make a strip: a ribbon of card or a cutting board with a line of Velcro dots.
  4. Add a “done” pocket at the end: an envelope or a small box.
  5. Each morning, put the day's cards on the strip in order. Your child pulls each one off when finished.

Moving a real card is concrete, physical feedback that a step is finished, which toddlers and many autistic children find easier than ticking a box. No laminator? Press “Kid tap mode” on any chart to get the same strip-and-pocket idea on a tablet.

Questions parents ask

How do I make routine cards for a Velcro strip?

Choose the cut-out cards layout, print on card stock, laminate, and cut along the dashed lines. Stick the rough (hook) side of Velcro dots on the strip and the soft (loop) side on the back of each card.

What size should routine cards be?

Three per row on Letter or A4 gives cards about 6–7 cm (2.5 inches) wide, which is big enough for small hands and easy to see across a room. Choose four or five per row for a portable strip.

Can I print a blank set of picture cards?

Yes. Add the pictures you want, then turn off “Show words” for picture-only cards. You can also add every picture from one category to build a full card library.

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