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Setting Up A Fun After School Routine – Free Printable

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The start of a new school year can certainly keep a mom on her toes with new schedules to adapt to and lots to do. Putting routines in place can help minimize the stress from these changes and keep the whole family on track. For many families, afternoons filled with homework and extracurricular activities can be more hectic than busy school mornings. Do you need a little help establishing an after-school routine that will keep the whole family organized, as well as, allow you plenty of time to connect with your kids at the end of the day?

After School Routine

Hi, I’m Jennifer Dawn, a former educator turned homeschool parent, mother of three, blogger at thelifeofjenniferdawn.com, and contributor here at 5 Minutes for Mom.

Today I’m excited to share with you a simple printable that will help your family get into the habit of an efficient, after-school routine. Snack time is part of that routine, and I’m also sharing a fun and nutritional juice that your kids will look forward to enjoying after a long day of learning. This is a sponsored post, so we’d love it if you took the time to share!

Starting An After School Routine

A well-established routine can be a lifesaver for busy families! Having a routine in place gives kids a sense of security and consistency. It also lets them know the expectations for the day. And let’s face it! The unknown can be scary for kids and adults alike. We all like to know what’s coming next.

A routine lets kids know what to expect while still offering plenty of flexibility.

Snack Time

Kids seem to always come home from school hungry, so snack time is a perfect way to kick-off your after school routine.

Good nutrition is certainly a priority for me when I’m making food and beverage choices for my kids. I’m sure it’s a priority for you too. And that’s what makes the good2grow® juices a great option. The fruit juice blends and organic juicy waters from good2grow® have no added sugar, preservatives, or artificial ingredients. They contain real and simple ingredients that make them a healthy choice for snacks and lunches.

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Let’s just take a minute to talk about the cute packaging! Did you notice all the fun characters? Yes! It’s your child’s favorite superheroes, princesses, and characters in a reusable and dishwasher-safe container.

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The spill-proof packaging makes them a convenient, on-the-go option when we’re headed to soccer practice or dance lessons or just playing together at the park.

Family Time

Want to include family bonding time as part of your after-school routine? The good2grow® products can help with that part of the schedule too.

Use the cute, character packaging for a craft or recipe that will bring the whole family together for some fun after a long day of work and school.

Here are some great ideas to get you started…

Ways to Reuse the good2grow® Packaging

Be sure to visit good2grow® on Instagram and Facebook for more fun ideas.

Free Printable

The good2grow® juices are an excellent addition to the after-school routine, and so is this helpful printable. It’s a perfect way to keep track of the routine that works best for your family. You can even print off multiple copies to customize the schedule for each of your children.

After School Routine Cards Printable

Everyone prefers a different order to their routine, so this printable gives you the option to put the tasks you want to be included in any order that works for you and your kids. Make it portable by attaching the cards to a file folder or keep out a permanent display by placing them on a refrigerator or door. Simply print, cut apart, and put the cards to good use as you establish a routine for your kids during those busy hours after school.

Do you need some flexibility to the routine? Just shift the cards around into a new order. The kids will love working their way through all of the tasks, and you’ll love all the benefits that come from having an effective and time-efficient routine in place.

Setting Up An After School Routine

With this printable routine and the good2grow® products, you have the tools you need to make the after-school hours run smoothly. See?! You really are a supermom!

Giveaway

Would you like to win an 18-count pack of good2grow® products with toppers? Please leave us a comment telling us about your after school routine. Then complete your entry using the form below.

Sorry to our Canadian friends, this giveaway is open to the US only.

 

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Fun After School Routine Free Printable

 

Disclosure: This post is sponsored by good2grow®.
Written by 5 Minutes for Mom contributor Jennifer Dawn. Jenn blogs about living a beautiful and creative life at The Life of Jennifer Dawn.

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  6. Our school routine is early to bed and early to rise. That leaves time in the morning to prepare for that day of school without rushing out the door unprepared.

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  11. Well, I don’t have children of my own yet but I do help a lot with my nieces – they all partake in a lot of after school activities so it is generally very busy after school

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  12. Please leave us a comment telling us about your after school routine.

    After picking up the kids and leaving them with their grandma I head home where the drinking starts. Hopefully one of my girlfriends comes over and we party until I pass out.

    Once my wife gets off work she picks up the kids and we all have dinner together.

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  13. After school, I ask about her day, we plan for the next day, and the she participates in an educational activity while I start dinner.

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  16. We take a look at the homework folder while she eats her after school snacks. Often times we’ll talk about how the day went and watch a little TV.

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  17. After school the kids do homework and chores, then Mommy gets home and we have dinner, spend a little time, then it’s bed time.

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  20. There is usually and hour or so before dinner so this is their “free time” they can do what they want to and they are always starving to death so a little snack. Then after dinner, homework, showers a little TV or reading, whatever they want. A little snack then shortly after that it’s bedtime.

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  21. When my Chloe Pearl comes home I let her unwind for a bit on the tablet. After that it is homework time and then we have dinner as a family.

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  23. We always have a healthy snack after school and then try and tackle the homework so the kids can have some play time and watch tv or play video games after dinner.

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  26. We are homeschoolers too mostly child led so we don’t have a clear end time. We have a bedtime routine at 7 but that’s about it.

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  32. our after school routine is a quick snack and then we play outside for a while until dinner. we do any home work we have after dinner.

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  35. after school is time to relax because we homeschool! when we are done with formal lessons, the kids have some outside time before snack. then they get some screen time.

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  36. The kids get a snack while they do their homework, they get to play while I make dinner and then a little more playing after dinner and then bed.

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  43. We homeschool. But our after school routine isn’t much different from others. After school we have a snack and then it’s quiet reading time.

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  47. Its usually a little to spent lingermg at the school playground then home for a snack before racing off to play with friends. Dinner, homework and showers happen later and some nights we all snuggle up to read.

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  48. I feel like school is already too long, so I try and give my kids free time and rest. We do homework after a snack and break, then focus on relaxing and eating dinner to gear up for the next day.

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  51. Our routine is getting up every morning on time. Helping each other to prepare for the day! Plus completing all home work in the afternoon

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  52. We go home and grab a snack. We immediately do any homework so it isn’t forgotten. Thanks for the cute giveaway!

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  55. I go wait for my children at the bus stop and then when we get home I make them a snack, in that process I go thru their folders to check for homework and progress reports. I let them go outside to play for a couple of hours and then I call them in for dinner and homework if they have any and then its a shower, brushing teeth, and then bed! If I dont keep this routine it throws my son off so I work hard to make it the same daily.

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  57. After school routine varies day by day! Usually after getting home, we eat a snack, do homework & than my kids have gymnastics & soccer practice a few days a week.

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  60. Each day is different after school. Always making time for a snack and some outdoor activity.
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  61. after school routine is: empty bookbags, tell about their day.. go outside for a hour or so (or play inside) .. then eat dinner.. do any homework. then free time til bed! love back to school routines!

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  62. Our after school routine has changed a bit since this past spring. My third child was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. I get home from work just in time to get them off the bus. Then my 9 year old gets his blood sugar checked and we either give insulin to lower or juice to raise. Then the boys have a snack and we do homework. If it is nice out we go for a walk or on the trampoline and then they beg me to watch youtube videos. lol I usually cook dinner while they are distracted by the computer

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  63. We do not have an after school routine at this moment as we homeschool so we do not have the need for one. But I love the tips, ideas shared here. Thanks so much.

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  64. The first thing my kids do is raid the fridge! Then they can do whatever they want until dinner. Then we eat, do homework and try to have some family time when possible.

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  67. Ours is afterschool play time with the little brother, snack, more play, dinner, then homework, reading, tablet time and bed!

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  70. We make sure everything is ready the night before. That way, no one has to think. Lunches are made, school clothes laid out, book bag has everything in it.

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  71. My son has to start his homework right away, then we have dinner, he gets a shower and plays until bedtime.

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  72. Our after-school routine consists of coming home and getting a snack, then doing homework. The kids are then allowed to read or play on their iPad before going to bed. Thanks.

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  74. The after-school routine at our house is homework done before anything snack next than chores and than they can watch TV before dinner.

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  75. I give the kids their after school snack and then insist they do their homework now and then they have the rest of the evening to play outside with friends. I make dinner while they do the homework and we are good for the evening.

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  76. I have homework for two kids (1 with ADHD), supper, volleyball practice, chores, then hopefully have time to wind down before bed.

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  77. We start homework, work on dinner, piano practice and any other after school activities we need to get done.

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  78. Our afternoon routine consists of me picking up my daughter, bringing her home at which time she has snack and gets right on her homework. If it is done before dinner she gets freetime until dinner. After dinner its chores and freetime.

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  80. Our after school routine is snack time then homework and after that I allow her to play until dinner.

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  81. I know my great niece is going to kindergarten and my great nephew is only in Pre K this year. They each have daily responsibilities to do on a chart. These include brushing their teeth, making their beds and picking up their rooms. I know that being nice to each other and having good manners during meals is also on the chart 🙂

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  82. Our routine after school is I have a snack ready for them when they get home from school. They they do their homework while I cook dinner.

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  83. We are in need of a working, solid routine, but for the most part it ‘usually’ goes something like this:
    Small Snack, about 30-60 minutes of free-time to play/watch TV/tablet-time, then we get started on homework, supper, followed by more homework, baths, & bedtime! Thanks & I love your printables!

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  85. We usually grab a bite and pickup anything they need the next day then we head home for homework and relaxation.

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  94. My daughters love this juice as well. They love that there are so many different characters they can get. I really love this printable as well.

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  98. I ususally have healthy snacks ready for the grandkids when they get home,,apples,,raisins,,bananas

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  99. This is so awesome! This would have made life so much easier for me when the kids were little. Actually, I think it probably still will.

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  100. Our afterschool routine usually starts out with finishing up homework and then eating dinner and hanging out together. I like that each kid has their own little bit of free time because they need it.

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  101. My kids know that as soon as they get home they get a snack and then do homework. Once hw is done, it’s free time until the bedtime routine starts up.

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  102. My kids go to aftercare so when I get out of work I pick them up and they usually have all their homework done! When we get home, they unpack their bags and are free to do whatever until dinner time!

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  104. Our after school routine includes a small snack followed by homework, playtime, dinner, TV time, brush teeth then bedtime.

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