If you want to know how to motivate kids to get moving in the morning, these tips are for you! Mornings can be one of the most hectic times in a home filled with children.
Starting your children off on the right foot is so important for them to have a good day of learning at school. A hectic and rushed morning can indeed wreak your child's whole school day!
HOW TO MOTIVATE KIDS TO GET MOVING IN THE MORNING
A simple daily checklist can help motivate kids to get moving in the morning. When kids get used to using their checklist it will help them remember each task they need to complete.
Most people like to check things off a list after they complete the activities. Children can be taught how to check morning activities off their list, and they will learn to love making those little check marks!
This checklist has common tasks already added plus there is space to add unique tasks for your family to the list.
PICK OUT CLOTHES THE NIGHT BEFORE
The biggest struggle in the morning at our house has always been WHAT TO WEAR. My children and I don't always see eye to eye on what they should wear. One factor may be the weather…they want to wear something that is not appropriate for the weather.
When we pick out their clothing the night before, we have the time to discuss the options, and my child can get more input on what they want to wear. If we wait till the morning, we don't have time to discuss options, and my child usually ends up feeling very frustrated and leaves for school upset with me.
Picking out clothing the night before will give your child some buy-in and more opportunity for opinions, which will help them get moving the following day!
TURN ON SOME MUSIC
Playing upbeat music in the morning can help keep your kids moving. I know that if I play upbeat music when I am cleaning the house I get a lot more done. The same will be true of your children….the music will help them stay on task and help them get ready!
You can involve the children by allowing them to take turns picking songs. You could even use the songs as a motivator by allowing children who complete their morning tasks on time to pick the music the next day!
EAT BREAKFAST
Try to make sure everyone is up on time so they have time to eat breakfast.
Even young children can help get some of their own breakfast foods. If you plan ahead and show your child what their breakfast options are…this will empower your child to eat a healthy breakfast because they are big enough to pick some of their own breakfast items!
POSITIVE GOODBYE MESSAGES
I try to never leave the house without reminding my kids that I love them and hope they have a great day. There are days that I give my moody teenagers a loving reminder that their day can be as amazing as they want it to be! I think it is always a good idea to send your children off to school with a positive message about the day to come! Every day really is a blessing and a new opportunity for learning and fun!
If you start sending your children off with a positive and loving message I think this will motivate them to get moving so that they can hear your encouragement as they head out the door!
FREE PRINTABLE DAILY CHECKLIST FOR KIDS
You can download and print off this free printable daily checklist for kids. This is for your own personal use.
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My niece could really use that checklist. My sister has such a hard time getting her motivated in the mornings. She even dresses her while she is still in bed lol.
I think the belVita breakfast biscuits would be awesome with some coffee to dip them in and a fruity yogurt. Thanks for the ideas.
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Thanks Stace! We eat a lot of belVita Breakfast Biscuits and jam down in the mornings!
I love belVita and my favorite is blueberry. Thanks for the morning checklist I really appreciate it. 😀