Does the house descend into chaos after the kids get home from school, with siblings arguing and routines falling apart? An After School Routine Clock might be just what you need to bring order and peace to those hectic afternoons. Discover how this simple tool can help structure your children’s time and create a smoother, more harmonious after-school routine.
Put some structure back into your home mid-week during term time and make an after school routine clock with the kids.
The kids will find it easy to follow this routine clock, as it is color-coded so they know what task they should be working on at that time, simply colour your clock similar to the picture above with the times you wish for your family and work out your own code, so for example:
- Colour Red – homework time
- Colour Blue – Playtime
- Colour Green – Family Dinner Time
- Colour Purple – Bath Time
- Colour Orange – Bed Time
The Benefits of Routines
Putting structure into your family evenings will help develop an easier bedtime routine for everyone, which is essential for kids. Their brains are working overtime and a simple routine has so many benefits, such as:
- Help children understand time and time management
- Help develop self-discipline
- Help children get used to having chores.
- Help give them a sense of security
- Help establish important habits such as brushing teeth and hair.
- Help strengthen relationships by focusing on time together.
Its suggested that children who grow up in chaotic homes where belongings aren’t put away never learn that life can run more smoothly so being organised and more structured can help. Also that children growing up in homes where there is no set time or space to do homework, never learn how to sit themselves down to accomplish an unpleasant task. As well as children that do not have basic self-care routines, such as grooming, hygiene and feeding, can find it hard to take care of themselves as young adults. So, simple little routines can kick start constructive habits.
We hope creating your own After School Routine Clock helps bring a little more order to your afternoons. If you’re looking for more ways to support your children’s school experience, especially if you have a left-handed child, be sure to check out our Top Tips for Stationery Just for Left-Handed School Children article. It’s full of great advice and products designed to make learning easier and more comfortable for left-handed students.
