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After-School Routine Chart for Kids Ages 5–7

An after-school routine chart takes the arguing out of the afternoon: shoes and coat away, empty the school bag, a healthy snack, homework or reading, then play. Children know what comes next, and screen time comes after the rest is done.

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After-School Routine Chart for Kids Ages 5–7, printable

7 tasks on a after-school routine chart for age 5–7

For ages 5–7 the tasks are ones they can do on their own, with a little help at first. Use them as they are, or change them to fit your family.

  1. Shoes & coat away
  2. Empty my bag
  3. Wash hands
  4. Healthy snack
  5. Homework or reading
  6. Play outside
  7. Tidy up

How to use it

  1. 1.Hang it by the door or in the kitchen, where the routine starts.
  2. 2.Laminate it and tick each step with a whiteboard pen.
  3. 3.Keep homework early, before children get too tired.
  4. 4.Finish with something they look forward to.

Tips

  • Put screen time last, as the reward for the rest.
  • For older children, add instrument practice or sport.
  • Change it for days with clubs or activities.
  • Use the same pictures as the morning chart, so the routine feels familiar.

Matching charts for brothers and sisters

A family set gives every child the same chart with their own name, two to eight of them, one page each. €9.90 for the whole family.

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Make your after-school routine chart

It opens with these tasks. Add your child’s name and their reward, change anything, pick a picture, and download the PDF the moment you pay.

Questions

How do you use a after-school routine chart?
Hang it by the door or in the kitchen, where the routine starts. Laminate it and tick each step with a whiteboard pen. Keep homework early, before children get too tired. Finish with something they look forward to.
What goes on a after-school routine chart for age 5–7?
Shoes & coat away, Empty my bag, Wash hands, Healthy snack and more: every task is listed on this page, each with its picture. For ages 5–7 the tasks are ones they can do on their own, with a little help at first.
Can I change the tasks?
Yes: change any task, pick its picture from more than 70 icons, reorder them, add your own or take some away, up to ten.
Can I make one for each of my children?
Yes, with a family set: the same chart for two to eight children, each with their own name on their own page, for €9.90.
How do I print it?
You get a landscape PDF at the paper size you choose, A4 or US Letter for most, ready to print at home as often as you like.

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