Kids and preschool printables · Ink and Index
One simple picture and two or three words on each card, so a child can see what comes next.
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A printable tool for home and class. It is not therapy or medical advice.
Daily Routine Cards are 60 printable picture cards for the whole day, with one simple picture and two or three words on each card: Wake up, Brush teeth, Eat breakfast, Ride the bus, Story time, Go to bed and more. Each of the 4 PDFs has 19 pages: 60 cards grouped by part of the day, 12 blank cards, three wall strip pages, a Today board, a Choice board, a First, Then board, a weekly star chart and a 10-step path to a reward. The files come in color and ink-saver, in US Letter and A4.
- 60 cards in five color-coded parts of the day, with 12 blanks for your own jobs
- Wall strips, a Today board, a Choice board and a First, Then board
- A weekly star chart and a 10-step path to a reward
- 60
- routine picture cards
- 12
- blank cards
- 19
- pages in each PDF
- 5
- parts of the day
Why a Picture Can Help When Words Run Out
Telling a child the plan again and again is tiring for both of you. A picture on a strip says it once and stays there.
- You repeat 'shoes, coat, bag' every morning and get the same answer.
- A child cannot read yet, so a written list is no use.
- Transitions between jobs are where the fuss starts.
- You want a reward chart that is not a sticker shop.
- One set of cards should work for the school run and the weekend.
How the Routine Cards Work
Pick a feature to see it. Choose the cards for today and put them in order. Take a card down or flip it over when the job is done.
Feature 1 of 6 · the card
One picture, two or three words
- One simple picture and a few words
- A color bar shows the part of the day
- Cards are about 9 to a page, with dashed cut lines
Feature 2 of 6 · color-coded
Five parts of the day
- Morning (14), School and day (9), Afternoon (14)
- Evening (15) and Out and about (8)
- Wake up, Brush teeth, Eat lunch, Take a bath, Lights out
Feature 3 of 6 · My morning, My school day, My evening
Wall strip pages
- Numbered slots to put the cards in order
- Stick the strip on a wall, the fridge or a door
- Three strip pages
Feature 4 of 6 · one step, then a treat
First, Then board
- Put one card under First and one under Then
- A Today board and a Choice board are included
- A getting-started page for parents
Feature 5 of 6 · a weekly chart and ten steps
Star chart and path to a reward
- A weekly star chart
- A 10-step path to a reward
- A place to name the reward
Feature 6 of 6 · 12 blanks
Blank cards for your own jobs
- Draw or write your own routine
- Nine on their own page and three on the last card page
- For jobs the 60 cards do not cover
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How to Set Up a Picture Routine in Five Steps
Start with one part of the day, usually the morning, and add more when it works.
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Print at 100 percent
Card stock lasts longest. Print the PDF at 100 percent ('actual size') on plain paper. The files come in US Letter and A4.
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Cut along the dashed lines
Laminate if you like. Nine cards fit on each page.
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Choose the cards for today
Put them in order on a wall strip, the fridge or a door.
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Take a card down when the job is done
Or flip it over. Use the First, Then board for a hard job followed by a treat.
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Add the star chart
Color a star on the weekly chart or move along the 10-step path to a reward.
What Is Inside the Daily Routine Cards
- 60 routine picture cards
- Morning, School and day, Afternoon, Evening, and Out and about, each with a color bar for the part of the day.
- 12 blank cards
- To draw or write your own jobs.
- Three wall strip pages
- My morning, My school day and My evening, with numbered slots.
- Boards
- A Today board, a Choice board and a First, Then board.
- Charts
- A weekly star chart and a 10-step path to a reward.
- A getting-started page
- A short page for parents, plus four PDFs in color and ink-saver and a read-me.
Routine cards or preschool worksheets?
| Compare | Routine Cards | Preschool Worksheets |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Picture cards for the day | Pages to trace, count and color |
| Ages | About 3 to 8 | Preschool and pre-K |
| Use | On a wall, fridge or door | At a table with a pencil |
| Page | You are here | Preschool Worksheets |
Where to buy, and what each store sells
| Store | Price | Includes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Etsy | $5.99 | 4 PDFs in color and ink-saver, US Letter and A4, plus a read-me guide | Buy on Etsy |
Prices checked 23 October 2026. Each store shows its own refund terms at checkout.
About Picture Schedules
Many families and teachers use picture schedules to show what comes next. This is a printable tool for home and class. It is not therapy, medical advice or a treatment, and it makes no promises about any child's behavior, learning or development.
The cards suit parents of children aged about 3 to 8, preschool and kindergarten classrooms, homeschool days and anyone who likes to show the day in pictures. Young children may need a grown-up to read the short card words with them.
The icons were built from simple shapes with code and checked by Ink and Index. Some of the text and the read-me page were drafted with an AI assistant and edited. Personal use for your own family, or use with one classroom or tutoring group you teach. Please do not resell, share, upload or give away the PDF files, and do not sell the printed pages.
What You Download
Five files: four PDFs of 19 pages each (color and ink-saver, in US Letter and A4) and a short read-me PDF with printing tips and terms.
- 5
- files
- 60
- picture cards
- 19
- pages per PDF
Laminating sheets, magnets, Velcro and a card holder are not included. Nothing ships.
Daily Routine Cards: Frequently Asked Questions
What are the daily routine cards?
60 printable picture cards for the day, each with one simple picture and two or three words, grouped by part of the day, plus wall strips, a First, Then board and star charts.
What age are they for?
Parents of children aged about 3 to 8, and preschool and kindergarten classrooms. Young children may need a grown-up to read the short card words with them.
Which cards are included?
Morning (14), School and day (9), Afternoon (14), Evening (15) and Out and about (8), such as Wake up, Brush teeth, Ride the bus, Story time and Go to bed. There are 12 blank cards for your own jobs.
Is it a therapy or a treatment?
No. It is a printable tool for home and class. It is not therapy, medical advice or a treatment, and it makes no promises about any child's behavior, learning or development.
How do I use the cards?
Print on card stock, cut along the dashed lines and laminate if you like. Choose the cards for today and put them in order on a wall strip, the fridge or a door. Take a card down or flip it over when the job is done.
Is it a physical product?
No. It is a digital download and nothing ships. After payment, Etsy gives you the files on the Purchases page. You need a PDF reader and a printer.
What do I get when I buy it?
Five files: 4 PDFs of 19 pages each (color and ink-saver, in US Letter and A4) and a short read-me PDF.
How much does it cost, and where can I buy it?
As of 23 October 2026 it costs $5.99 on Etsy. The table above shows what the store sells.
More questions
What is a First, Then board?
A board with two spaces: put a card under First and one under Then. It shows one step followed by what comes next.
Can I use it in a classroom?
Yes, with one classroom or tutoring group you teach. Please do not share or resell the files.
Can I make my own cards?
Yes. There are 12 blank cards to draw or write on.
What are the color and ink-saver versions?
Each book comes in a color version and an ink-saver version (black and gray, light on ink), in US Letter and A4. That is 4 PDFs, plus a short read-me PDF.
Was AI used to make it?
The icons were built from simple shapes with code and checked by Ink and Index. Some of the text and the read-me page were drafted with an AI assistant and edited.
What if a file will not open?
Email the address on the contact page. If a file will not open or is not what the listing describes, it gets fixed or replaced.
Show Tomorrow's Plan Tonight
Print the morning cards, put them on a strip and let your child pick the order. The pack is an instant download. For tracing and counting, see the Preschool Worksheets Bundle.
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