Create a morning routine your family can see
A picture-based morning schedule puts the next activity in one place. Start with the editable 30-minute example below, then adjust the minutes and steps to match your family’s morning.
Use this routine in the free timerAn editable 30-minute example
| Step | Time |
|---|---|
| Make Bed | 3 min |
| Get Dressed | 5 min |
| Breakfast | 10 min |
| Brush Teeth | 3 min |
| Backpack | 5 min |
| Put On Shoes | 4 min |
Adapt the plan to your morning
Work backward from leaving time
Decide when you need to leave, then give breakfast and getting ready realistic amounts of time. If the example feels rushed, increase the total rather than trying to follow every minute exactly.
Choose recognizable pictures
Use the symbol picker to choose pictures your child recognizes. Keep step names short, and use the No text option if you want a picture-only wheel.
Plan for interruptions
Use Flexible schedule when activities vary. The wheel stays on the current step until you press Next step. You can also pause a timed routine and resume when ready.
Print it or keep it on screen
Print Preview creates a routine wheel you can keep near the breakfast table or doorway. Projection displays the live timer. Both views use the same steps, while icon and label positions can be adjusted separately.
How to print your routine wheel
Open the routine in the builder, then choose Print Preview. Use US Letter paper at 100% or Actual size, and turn off browser headers and footers. The wheel has a 7-inch outer circle and a 3.5-inch center. You can also save it as a PDF from the print dialog.
More routine ideas
Created by Applied Behavioral Health Practice. This free tool uses picture symbols from ARASAAC. No account is needed. Online picture search requires internet access.