Kids Happy Morning Chart – free printable

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Tyson Foods, Inc. The opinions and text are all mine.

When you have kids that you are helping to get ready for school, the morning can be a stressful time. We used to have mornings with lots of rushing, nagging and frustration, and I can tell you, that is no way to start a day. I didn’t like the way I felt when I dropped my kids off at school and I didn’t like sending the kids off in the morning with bad attitudes. I have done my part to make my mornings less stressful by preparing lunches the night before and having the kids’ backpacks by the door so we can leave quickly in the morning. But I also wanted to take some stuff off my plate, so I came up with this Kids Happy Morning Chart. Using it is a great way to establish a morning routine. Find out how you can download a free printable chart at the end of this post.

The great thing about the Kids Happy Morning Chart is that it has really eliminated the morning nagging in our house. My kids each have their own happy morning chart which can be laminated or put in a plastic sleeve and used with a dry erase marker. The chart tells them each thing they are expected to do in the morning before school and when they have checked off all the boxes, they are ready to go!

Tasks that are included in the Happy Morning Chart

1. Get dressed
2. Brush teeth
3. Brush hair
4. Pick your breakfast
5. Clear your spot

Obviously, very young children will not be able to do all of these things themselves. My twins are 7 and my youngest daughter is 6 and at those ages, all of the tasks are very do-able. As long as they have the supplies they need – toothbrushes and toothpaste, hair brushes, breakfast choices in an easily accessible spot, they can be independent.

When the girls were younger, I would pick their breakfast and have it waiting for them when they came downstairs. While this was quick, it often resulted in complaining when they got something they didn’t want or weren’t in the mood for. Now that the girls are a little older, they can pick their own breakfast. On the weekends we will cook more elaborate breakfasts together, but during the week, delicious and easy is how we do it.

Some of our favorite easy and fun breakfasts are from the Jimmy Dean® brand. I bought these Jimmy Dean® Sausage, Egg and Cheese Biscuits at Walmart along with some Jimmy Dean® Sausage Bowls and Jimmy Dean® Sausage Egg and Cheese Croissants. I love these breakfasts because they are super convenient and they make our day easier.

My kids love the taste of these Jimmy Dean® breakfasts. I keep them stored in the freezer in an easily accessible spot  so they can just choose the one they want and give it to me to warm up.

Jimmy Dean® Sausage, Egg and Cheese Biscuits come individually portioned so they are easy to grab whether you are making them for one or a for a crowd.

After wrapping them in a paper towel and popping them in the microwave for a few minutes, a warm, filling breakfast awaits.

The Jimmy Dean® Sausage Egg and Cheese Croissants are just as simple to prepare. Because they are ready in such a short time, my kids can choose the sandwich they want when come into the kitchen and by the time they set the table for breakfast, the food is ready.

We love serving them with some fruit, like juicy oranges or pineapple and a cold glass of milk. The protein in these Jimmy Dean® Sausage Egg and Cheese Croissants helps to fuel my kids’ day.

Jimmy Dean® breakfasts are great for adults too! I know a lot of moms who are so busy in the mornings that they skip breakfast, but that is not a great way to start the day. Jimmy Dean® Sausage Bowls are filled with protein and will leave you satisfied.

This Sausage Breakfast Bowl contains eggs, potatoes, sausage and cheddar cheese.

It tastes like a yummy breakfast casserole and the protein helps keep me full all morning, making for a happy morning for me.

Once my kids are done eating breakfast, they clear their spot at the table and check off the last thing on their Happy Morning Chart. I have included a free printable happy morning chart so you can have better mornings in your house too. You can download your kids happy morning chart here. After you print it out, the kids can decorate the chart before it is laminated or inserted into a plastic sleeve.

How do you make mornings easier in your house? I’d love to hear what works for you.

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Tyson Foods, Inc. The opinions and text are all mine.

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