Intro graphic that says "How to Make a Daily Routine Chart For Your Toddler" with a picture of the Daily Routine Chart above it.

Toddler Daily Routine Chart

Are you looking for a toddler daily routine chart but cannot seem to find exactly what you are envisioning- or the ones you like are way out of your budget?

I was having the same problem, until I realized I could just make one myself!

Keep reading, and I will show you how I created a daily routine chart for my toddler that we absolutely love. (I got my inspiration from Treehouse Schoolhouse; who has a website and Youtube channel that I love to follow.)

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Supplies

Picture of the supplies you need to make the daily routine chart. A can of paint, daily rhythm cards, box of velcro sitting on the ground and a wood board leaning on the wall.

How to Instructions:

Step 1: Make Daily Rhythm Cards

Picture of Daily Rhythm Cards. Some of the cards you can see are Art, Breakfast, Snack, and Wake Up.

You can either purchase daily rhythm activity cards on etsy or another site, or you go the DIY route like I did and make your own.

I choose to make my own by using Canva. Here’s the process I followed:

  1. Designed the cards in Canva
  2. Printed them at home.
  3. Cut them out.
  4. Laminated them.
  5. Cut them out again after laminating.

Step 2: Prep Board

Picture of the back of the board on a table with an attached string cut on one side. A pair of scissors laying on the board.

My board originally had a string stapled on the back to hang on the wall, but I removed it for a cleaner look.

Then, I wiped the board with a damp cloth to make sure I was starting with a clean surface.

Step 3: Paint Board

The wood board setting on two easels in the garage. A paint roller sitting on the board with board being mid painted blue.

Set up your board in a safe, well ventilated spot to get a little messy– and start painting!

Depending on the color you choose, you may need a couple of coats for full coverage.

Step 4: Paint Wood Letters

Two paper plates sitting on a table with the letters "D", "A", "I", "L", and "Y" on one plate and the letters "R", "H", "Y", "T", "H", and "M" on the other plate. All the letters have been painted black.

Paint your wood letters to add a title to your the daily routine chart.

I used “Daily Rhythm” as the title of our chart.

Step 5: Glue Letters on Board

Center your letters at the top of your board and use glue to apply them.

I used a hot glue gun to apply my letters and it worked well for me.

Step 6: Add Velcro on the back of each Activity Cards and the board

Picture of the daily rhythm card with a 1" by 1" pieces of velcro right in the middle of the back of the cards.

Cut little 1 inch square pieces of Velcro for each of your Daily Rhythm Cards.

Attach the 1 inch pieces of Velcro to the back of each activity card and one long strip on the board where you want the cards to stick.

Tip: Put the soft to touch velcro to the board and the rough velcro on the cards. That way the velcro cannot catch your clothing when walking past your Daily Routine Chart.

Picture of the painted blue board on a table with one long velcro piece in the middle of the board ready to be stuck to it.

Tip for attaching velcro to board: Use a tape measure and a pin to mark the middle of the board all the way down to help your velcro be straight.

Step 7: Hang Your Daily Rhythm Board

Use command strips to hang your  toddler’s daily routine chart on your wall. It gives a clean, damage-free finish.

Step 8: Enjoy with your child

Now it is time to enjoy the fruits of your labor!

Start setting up your toddler’s daily routine on the board and hopefully bring more peace and structure to your day!

Picture of the finished Daily Routine Chart hanging on the wall with and in order the daily rhythm cards "Wake Up", "Get Dressed", Breakfast", "Read Aloud", "Play Outside", "Screen Time", "Lunch", "Quiet Time", "Snack", "Free Play", "Dinner", "Family Time", "Bath Time", "Bedtime" on the board.

DIY Toddler Daily Routine Chart

Creating your own toddler daily routine chart is not only budget-friendly, but also a meaningful way to bring rhythm and structure to your days. It is a fun, hands-on project that can be customized to fit your child’s needs and your family’s lifestyle.

Whether you’re looking to reduce daily chaos, encourage independence, or just bring a bit more calm to your routine, this DIY chart can be a helpful (and beautiful) tool.

I hope this guide inspires you to make one of your own and that it brings just as much joy to your home as it has to ours!

Handwritten writing that says "Chat Soon! Allison".

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