Bedtime routine pictures for toddlers and young kids
Evenings go more smoothly when a child can see the order: wash up, brush teeth, a book, lights off, bed. A bedtime picture routine shows those steps one by one, so the sequence is the same every night and you do not have to repeat it.
A simple six-step bedtime routine
- Wash up
- Brush teeth
- Read a book
- Lights off
- Get into bed
- Time to sleep
Change the steps to fit your family. Add a bath, pyjamas or a cuddly toy, and remove what you do not need.
Tips for a calmer evening
- Start at about the same time each night.
- Keep the order the same, and use the same words for each step.
- Dim the lights and turn off screens that are not part of the routine.
- Let the child tick or tap each step, so they feel in charge of the plan.
- Praise the effort of each step, not just the end.
Using it on a tablet
In Visual Schedule Board, the Bedtime routine shows one large step at a time. Tap a step when it is done, and the next one lights up. When the last step is finished, a calm All done screen appears. The app has no ads and works offline, so it is safe to leave on a bedside table.
Pictures and credits
The printable chart uses Twemoji pictures by Twitter, Inc. and contributors, licensed under CC BY 4.0. You may print and share the chart for home and classroom use.
Visual Schedule Board is a routine and organization tool. See the app, or print the morning routine chart.