Routine Cards for Kids and Au Pairs
Use this template in two ways: print the full set of routine cards, or build a custom routine online and print only the final routine. You can use it for children’s routines and for au pair daily checklists.
1. Print the cards
Print the full set, cut out the cards and laminate them for daily use on the fridge, wall or a routine board.
Go to printable cards →2. Build a routine
Choose cards, place them in the right order, add optional times and print the final routine for your au pair or child.
Go to routine builder →Printable routine cards
Print this page, cut out the cards and laminate them if you want to use them every day. You can stick them on the fridge, place them on a small board or let the child move each card when the step is done.
Download the printable PDF with routine cards and a Kanban board. Print it, cut out the cards and laminate them for daily use.
Download cards + Kanban board PDF →Get dressed
Breakfast
Brush teeth
Toilet
Shoes on
Coat on
School or daycare
Snack
Lunch
Quiet time
Play outside
Tidy up
Dinner
Bath
Pyjamas
Story time
Cuddle
Sleep
Build your own printable routine
Choose a routine, add or remove cards and optionally add times. This gives the au pair a clear guide for staying on track during busy mornings, afternoons or bedtime.
Add cards
Create your own card
Morning routine
☀️
Step 1
Wake up
👕
Step 2
Get dressed
🥣
Step 3
Breakfast
🪥
Step 4
Brush teeth
👟
Step 5
Shoes on
🧥
Step 6
Coat on
🎒
Step 7
School or daycare
Why optional times help
Adding times can help an au pair understand the rhythm of the morning or bedtime routine. For example, “08:00 shoes on” makes it much clearer when the children need to be ready. Keep times realistic and allow extra space during the first weeks.