Ready?! Here are our top tips for a smoother school morning routine…<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nNo.s 1 – 10<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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1. <\/strong>First and foremost, pack school lunches the night before so children can just grab and go in the mornings!<\/p>\n\n\n\n2. <\/strong>Set out the kids clothes the night before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"\/](\"https:\/\/media.giphy.com\/media\/l0ErPvk5TK24TKkE0\/giphy.gif\")
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\n\n\n\n3. <\/strong>Blast some music! Make an upbeat morning playlist to help everyone get energised for the day ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n4. <\/strong>Avoid last-minute panics by keeping a container next to the door with each kids\u2019 belongings. This can include jackets, hats, gloves, scarves and shoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n5.<\/strong> Prepare your breakfasts in advance! Try freezing frittatas or making some fun overnight oats recipes<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n6. <\/strong>Set the table for breakfast right after you finish dinner each evening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n7. <\/strong>Even when things are hectic, take the time to talk to each other and find out what\u2019s going on in everyone\u2019s day. Mornings can be great for family bonding!<\/p>\n\n\n\n8. <\/strong>Be efficient by packing backpacks the night before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"\/](\"https:\/\/media.giphy.com\/media\/mE5AQ8dqoH4Z2\/giphy.gif\")
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\n\n\n\n9. <\/strong>Make sure children are getting enough sleep. Shut off all screens a couple of hours before bed and work on creating an ideal sleep environment. Maintaining a reasonably consistent schedule every evening is a great way to start, you can even do this on weekends!<\/p>\n\n\n\n10.<\/strong> To foster independence try have a morning checklist for each child. This can encourage responsibility and accountability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
No. 11-20<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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11. <\/strong>Make sure to charge your phones and devices overnight! Set up a \u2018charging station\u2019 somewhere central like the kitchen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n12. <\/strong>Make the beds when you get up. This gets rid of the temptation to crawl back into the bed, and it\u2019s also a nice thing to come home to in the evenings!<\/p>\n\n\n\n13. <\/strong>That said, try to keep morning chores to the bear minimum. There\u2019s time for chores in the evening and weekends when everyone is feeling less rushed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"\/](\"https:\/\/media.giphy.com\/media\/3DnDRfZe2ubQc\/giphy.gif\")
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\n\n\n\n14. <\/strong>As a general rule, avoid using the television or internet in the morning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n15. <\/strong>Try rewarding kids with fun, low-tech playtime if they finish getting ready early. Maybe a mess-less art project, like this nifty Drawing Board?<\/p>\n\n\n\n \n \n \tNeon Effect Message Frame – Lights Up ,<\/span>\n £18.99<\/span>\n <\/a>\n £18.99<\/a>\n <\/h2>\n \n ![](\"https:\/\/cdn.wickeduncle.co.uk\/image\/35789\/638557812928970000\/crop-h_1382,crop-l_112,crop-t_295,crop-w_1775,resize-h_514,resize-w_660\")
<\/a>\n \n \n Buy Now<\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n16. <\/strong>Delegate tasks. Have a schedule that can be re-assessed each week, term or school year. For instance, have children start pouring their own cereal or tying their own shoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n17. <\/strong>For children who struggle in the mornings, use an alarm clock (or 2!) to help them wake up and get out of bed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"\/](\"https:\/\/media.giphy.com\/media\/YiaadlmEqWiRi\/giphy.gif\")
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\n\n\n\n18. <\/strong>If possible try and wake up a little before your children to get yourself ready first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n19. <\/strong>And on that note, do not overlook the importance of tea or coffee for adults, always make some time for a cuppa!<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"\/](\"https:\/\/media.giphy.com\/media\/3oriO04qxVReM5rJEA\/giphy.gif\")
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20. <\/strong>Jot down anything you need to remember the night before. <\/p>\n\n\n\n21. <\/strong>Sneak in a little me time for stretching and exercise. Try doing a YouTube video or use these handy Exercise Dice to create your own fun workout!<\/p>\n\n\n\n \n \n \tExercise Dice – Fun Fitness with a Roll! ,<\/span>\n £9.99<\/span>\n <\/a>\n £9.99<\/a>\n <\/h2>\n \n ![](\"https:\/\/cdn.wickeduncle.co.uk\/image\/35249\/638545628948300000\/resize-h_514,resize-w_660\")
<\/a>\n \n \n Buy Now<\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n22. <\/strong>Schedule bathroom time for everyone in advance to avoid any unnecessary arguments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"\/](\"https:\/\/media.giphy.com\/media\/l0NwEUVTTT8KiuymQ\/giphy.gif\")
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\n\n\n\n23. <\/strong>Create a ‘family inbox’ to be used for permission slips and other things that require immediate attention and parental signatures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n24. <\/strong>Keep clocks everywhere around the house ensuring children can keep an eye on the time themselves. Have a clock in the bathroom and another in the kitchen, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n25. <\/strong>Egg timers are also a great way for keeping times on target!<\/p>\n\n\n\n26. <\/strong>Keep a \u201cmorning basket\u201d in the bathroom with everything children need, including toothbrushes, toothpaste, mouthwash, combs and brushes, and deodorant for older kids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n27. <\/strong>Set down some good house rules. For example, no one can come downstairs until they\u2019re dressed. That saves running up and down the stairs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"\/](\"https:\/\/media.giphy.com\/media\/3oz8xtd06ZcBwP4yFW\/giphy.gif\")
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n28. <\/strong>One word: bribery. Get them out the door on time and they get rewarded! Try, pocket money, a new toy, sweets, basically anything that might work!<\/p>\n\n\n\n29. <\/strong>Offer words of encouragement and see just how well children respond to positive reinforcement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n30. <\/strong>Set a hard \u201cleaving time\u201d by which time everyone must put on their coat. If you have extra time you can all step outside and get a few minutes of fresh air.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"\/](\"https:\/\/media.giphy.com\/media\/jI77q8Mc5yOs5wncJe\/giphy.gif\")
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\n\n\n\n31. <\/strong>While you\u2019re hanging around go and kick-start your brain for the work\/school day with a brainteaser or quick puzzle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \n \n \tIQ Puzzler Pro – 2D & 3D Brain Teaser ,<\/span>\n £15.95<\/span>\n <\/a>\n £15.95<\/a>\n <\/h2>\n \n ![](\"https:\/\/cdn.wickeduncle.co.uk\/image\/33569\/638512789716003795\/resize-h_514,resize-w_660\")
<\/a>\n \n \n Buy Now<\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n32. <\/strong>Make the car a place children want to be; try special games and activities that are only for use whilst travelling in the car!<\/p>\n\n\n\n33. <\/strong>Keep a \u2018just in case\u2019 kit in the car which contains a snack, a hairbrush, a hair tie, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\nAnd finally…..<\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"\"\/](\"https:\/\/media.giphy.com\/media\/QyJ0We4GHpjBa7PvKL\/giphy.gif\")
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No.s 1 – 10<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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1. <\/strong>First and foremost, pack school lunches the night before so children can just grab and go in the mornings!<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2. <\/strong>Set out the kids clothes the night before.<\/p>\n\n\n 3. <\/strong>Blast some music! Make an upbeat morning playlist to help everyone get energised for the day ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 4. <\/strong>Avoid last-minute panics by keeping a container next to the door with each kids\u2019 belongings. This can include jackets, hats, gloves, scarves and shoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 5.<\/strong> Prepare your breakfasts in advance! Try freezing frittatas or making some fun overnight oats recipes<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 6. <\/strong>Set the table for breakfast right after you finish dinner each evening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 7. <\/strong>Even when things are hectic, take the time to talk to each other and find out what\u2019s going on in everyone\u2019s day. Mornings can be great for family bonding!<\/p>\n\n\n\n 8. <\/strong>Be efficient by packing backpacks the night before.<\/p>\n\n\n 9. <\/strong>Make sure children are getting enough sleep. Shut off all screens a couple of hours before bed and work on creating an ideal sleep environment. Maintaining a reasonably consistent schedule every evening is a great way to start, you can even do this on weekends!<\/p>\n\n\n\n 10.<\/strong> To foster independence try have a morning checklist for each child. This can encourage responsibility and accountability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n 11. <\/strong>Make sure to charge your phones and devices overnight! Set up a \u2018charging station\u2019 somewhere central like the kitchen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n 12. <\/strong>Make the beds when you get up. This gets rid of the temptation to crawl back into the bed, and it\u2019s also a nice thing to come home to in the evenings!<\/p>\n\n\n\n 13. <\/strong>That said, try to keep morning chores to the bear minimum. There\u2019s time for chores in the evening and weekends when everyone is feeling less rushed.<\/p>\n\n\n 14. <\/strong>As a general rule, avoid using the television or internet in the morning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 15. <\/strong>Try rewarding kids with fun, low-tech playtime if they finish getting ready early. Maybe a mess-less art project, like this nifty Drawing Board?<\/p>\n\n\n \n \n Buy Now<\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/p>\n 16. <\/strong>Delegate tasks. Have a schedule that can be re-assessed each week, term or school year. For instance, have children start pouring their own cereal or tying their own shoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 17. <\/strong>For children who struggle in the mornings, use an alarm clock (or 2!) to help them wake up and get out of bed.<\/p>\n\n\n 18. <\/strong>If possible try and wake up a little before your children to get yourself ready first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 19. <\/strong>And on that note, do not overlook the importance of tea or coffee for adults, always make some time for a cuppa!<\/p>\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n 20. <\/strong>Jot down anything you need to remember the night before. <\/p>\n\n\n\n 21. <\/strong>Sneak in a little me time for stretching and exercise. Try doing a YouTube video or use these handy Exercise Dice to create your own fun workout!<\/p>\n\n\n \n \n Buy Now<\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/p>\n 22. <\/strong>Schedule bathroom time for everyone in advance to avoid any unnecessary arguments.<\/p>\n\n\n 23. <\/strong>Create a ‘family inbox’ to be used for permission slips and other things that require immediate attention and parental signatures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 24. <\/strong>Keep clocks everywhere around the house ensuring children can keep an eye on the time themselves. Have a clock in the bathroom and another in the kitchen, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 25. <\/strong>Egg timers are also a great way for keeping times on target!<\/p>\n\n\n\n 26. <\/strong>Keep a \u201cmorning basket\u201d in the bathroom with everything children need, including toothbrushes, toothpaste, mouthwash, combs and brushes, and deodorant for older kids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 27. <\/strong>Set down some good house rules. For example, no one can come downstairs until they\u2019re dressed. That saves running up and down the stairs.<\/p>\n\n\n 28. <\/strong>One word: bribery. Get them out the door on time and they get rewarded! Try, pocket money, a new toy, sweets, basically anything that might work!<\/p>\n\n\n\n 29. <\/strong>Offer words of encouragement and see just how well children respond to positive reinforcement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 30. <\/strong>Set a hard \u201cleaving time\u201d by which time everyone must put on their coat. If you have extra time you can all step outside and get a few minutes of fresh air.<\/p>\n\n\n 31. <\/strong>While you\u2019re hanging around go and kick-start your brain for the work\/school day with a brainteaser or quick puzzle.<\/p>\n\n\n \n \n Buy Now<\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/p>\n 32. <\/strong>Make the car a place children want to be; try special games and activities that are only for use whilst travelling in the car!<\/p>\n\n\n\n 33. <\/strong>Keep a \u2018just in case\u2019 kit in the car which contains a snack, a hairbrush, a hair tie, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What’s the king of all school supplies? The ruler!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\nNo. 11-20<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\n\n \tNeon Effect Message Frame – Lights Up ,<\/span>\n £18.99<\/span>\n <\/a>\n £18.99<\/a>\n <\/h2>\n \n
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\n \tExercise Dice – Fun Fitness with a Roll! ,<\/span>\n £9.99<\/span>\n <\/a>\n £9.99<\/a>\n <\/h2>\n \n
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\n\n\n\n\n \tIQ Puzzler Pro – 2D & 3D Brain Teaser ,<\/span>\n £15.95<\/span>\n <\/a>\n £15.95<\/a>\n <\/h2>\n \n
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And finally…..<\/h2>\n\n\n
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