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Bedtime routine chart template

A bedtime routine chart gives children the same calm steps every night, which helps them settle and sleep. This example draws the routine as stepping stones across a starry sky, each with a picture and a time, leading from bath time to lights out beside the moon. Wind-down rules and what to do if your child gets up again sit underneath.

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Bedtime routine chart example showing eight picture steps with times, a path that ends at the moon, wind-down rules and a plan for getting up
Everything in this example is editable. Replace the labels, move the shapes and adapt the layout to your work.

How to use this template

  1. Set lights-out time first

    Decide when lights go out, then work backwards to give each step enough time without rushing.

  2. Keep the steps calm

    Put the busy steps, like the bath, early and the quiet ones, like a story and a cuddle, at the end.

  3. Follow it every night

    Use the same order every night, including weekends where you can, and let your child hop to the next stone.

Questions about this template

Can I add a step, such as tidying toys?

Yes. Copy a stepping stone, write the new step and time, and move the later stones along so everything still fits before lights out.

Do I need an account to use it?

No. Open the template and edit it in your browser. Your work saves on this device. An account is optional if you want to sync your workspace.

Can I export the finished diagram?

Yes. Use Export in the editor to save a PNG, SVG or PDF, or download an editable .epicdraw backup.

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