Here is a free printable After School Checklist you can use to remind the kiddos after school of the things they need to complete.
Back to school season is exciting but so stressful. It can be really difficult to get back into the swing of life when summer is over and school has started again.
This checklist is really handy to use especially at the beginning of this transition time when our kids are relearning routines.
Free After School Checklist
One thing I have the hardest time getting my kids to do each day, is take their lunch boxes out of their book bag and take the trash and dishes out. Is it just me?
This list doesn’t have to be done in order (except maybe saving “relax” for last) just so long as they get it all complete. I do however, prefer them to wash their hands right when they get home to get all the germs off. There is no telling what they’ve gotten into at school!
Hang your checklist wherever is a good spot for you. I’ve got mine on the bulletin board in the mudroom because that’s where they come in the house each day.
If you place the printable in a plastic page protector, kids can use a dry erase marker to check each thing off the list, then the erase it to use it again.
How To Print
Simply click the link to open the file, then right click to save and print.
Click here to download the printable.
Use this as many times as you’d like and hang onto it so you can reprint it again next year.
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Back-to-school transitions can definitely be tricky, and having a structured routine like the After School Checklist is such a great way to ease into it! It helps kids stay on track, while also giving parents some peace of mind knowing that important tasks aren’t being overlooked. This printable checklist can be a lifesaver, especially during those chaotic first weeks when everyone’s adjusting to new routines. It’s such a smart and practical way to keep the flow going smoothly!