Time Line/Schedule

Creating a time line or schedule will help your child keep on track and utilize their time more effectively. Having a consistent routine for chores and schedules for meals, homework, bedtime, etc. helps your child accept order and become more organized.

Here is an example of my son’s schedule:


6:00 . . . . . . . . .Wake up

6:05 – 6:15 . . . Bathroom, wash face, put on deodorant

6:15 – 6:20 . . . Make bed

6:20 – 6:35 . . . Eat breakfast, put dirty dishes in dishwasher

6:35 – 6:45 . . . Water Pik, brush teeth

6:45 – 6:50 . . . Get dressed, comb hair

6:50 – 7:00 . . . Clean cat box

7:00 – 7-15 . . . Free Time

7:15 – 7:20 . . . Pack lunch, put on shoes, put on coat

7:20 . . . . . . . . .Leave for bus stop




3:15 . . . . . . . . . Get off bus.

3:15 – 3:25 . . . Take off shoes and put away, clean out lunch box

3:25 – 3:30 . . . Put away book bag, hang up coat

3:30 – 3:40 . . . Wash hands and face

3:40 – 4:00 . . . Chores- set table, make lunch for next day, etc.

4:00 – 5:30 . . . Homework

5:30 – 6:00 . . . Free time (if homework is done)

6:00 – 6:30 . . . Dinner

6:30 – 6:45 . . . Water Pik, brush teeth, and floss

6:45 – 7:15 . . . Shower

7:15 – 9:45 . . . Free Time

9:45 – 10:00 . . Get ready for bed- lay out clothes for next day, ACT (mouthwash), put on acne medicine, etc.

10:00 . . . . . . . . Bed