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Our School Morning Routine Pack is a printable visual routine toolkit for parents and carers of primary-aged children. It includes morning routine cards, support cards, a Now / Next board and practical guidance to help you choose and adapt the steps around your child.When school mornings are difficult, even familiar tasks can take a lot out of everyone. You may find yourself repeating reminders, watching the clock and trying to work out what your child needs.Our School Morning gives you another way to show what is happening next. The printable picture cards let you build a routine around your child, with practical guidance to help you use them together.There is no expectation to use every card or for your child to follow the routine without help.How it can helpSome children find pictures easier to follow than spoken reminders alone. You can use this toolkit to:Make the next steps visibleShow a smaller, more manageable part of the morningExplain changes to familiar plansHelp your child communicate when they need supportExplore which steps need more time, help or a different approachWhat you’ll receiveAn 11-page printable PDF containing:18 routine cards covering getting ready, travelling and arriving at schoolSix support and connection cards, including “Help me”, “Pause” and “Stay with me”Six blank cards for your own photographs, drawings or wordsA Now / Next board for displaying two steps at a timeParent and carer guidance, with practical examples and suggestions for difficult morningsPreparation and printing instructionsWho it’s forDesigned for parents and carers of primary-aged children who may:Find school mornings or transitions difficultBenefit from seeing what comes nextFind several spoken instructions hard to followNeed support to communicate when something feels difficultChoose the pictures and words that make sense to your child, and personalise them where needed.How to use itExplore the cards together at a quieter time. Choose a few familiar steps, then arrange them in an order that fits your morning.Use the Now / Next board if showing the whole routine feels too much. Offer practical help, respond to your child’s communication and adjust the plan as you learn what works for them.Making room for your child’s experienceMornings can be difficult for many reasons. These cards can support a routine, but understanding what feels hard, and what may need to change at home or school, still matters.Your child can feel worried, sad or frustrated and receive support through the next step.Please note: This is a digital download; no physical product will be sent. For personal and family use, including sharing printed cards with adults supporting your child. Full printing and sharing permissions are included.