Little Wins Club · Routines · Ages 5–12
ADHD-friendly everyday routines
Progress over perfection.
Some children with ADHD find it harder to start, remember or switch tasks. Visual cues, small steps and flexible movement breaks may help — and these tools can be useful for any family. They are educational supports, not a diagnosis or treatment.
Try it together
- Choose one difficult part of the day and put its next three actions in pictures or short words. Keep the cue where the task happens, rather than expecting your child to remember it from another room.
- Offer a clear starting action and do it alongside your child: open the bag, find the first sock or write one word. Include a short movement break if helpful; a timer should be an optional cue, never a race or threat.
- Ask what made the task easier and adjust one thing at a time. Share practical observations with the teacher. For assessment, medication or persistent difficulties, consult a qualified professional rather than relying on these tools.
Words you could use
“There are lots of steps here. Let’s look at the picture for just the next one. Would you like me nearby while you start?”
One manageable next step
Make a three-step picture cue for tomorrow’s hardest transition and try it together.