Middle School Routine Kit

Help tweens build independence with simple, teachable routines. The Middle School Routine Kit (The Executive Function Project) provides ready‑to‑use checklists and family planning tools designed to strengthen planning, time management, and organization for students in grades 5–8.

Key features 

•  Age‑appropriate routines: Morning, After‑School, Homework & Study, Evening, and Sleep routines tailored for grades 5–8 (ages ~10–14), with editable name fields and sample language.
•  Ready‑made checklists: Fillable task lists with estimated time fields, checkboxes, and clear sections (Wake & Bedroom, Nutrition & Hydration, Personal Care, Preparation & Organization; Arrival & Unwind, Homework & Study, Chores, Leisure; Wind Down, Prepare for Tomorrow, Personal Care, Sleep Routine).
•  Homework & study toolkit: Setup & environment prompts, planning/prioritizing steps, work‑block strategies (Pomodoro suggestions), and visual cues to scaffold independent study.
•  Family supports: Weekly Family Meeting Planner with agenda templates, weekly calendar, chore assignments, goals & rewards section to align home routines and expectations.
•  Practical usage guidance: How‑to tips (start with one routine, set realistic times, use timers, celebrate small wins), troubleshooting (missed steps, low motivation, time underestimation), and customization ideas.
•  Visual, kid‑friendly layout: Illustrated icons (clocks, books, art supplies, toiletries), printable templates, and lightly watermarked sample pages for easy classroom or home printing.
•  Flexible templates: Blank versions for customization alongside filled examples (e.g., “Jacob’s Morning Routine”) so families can personalize timing and tasks.

Benefits for families and educators 

•  Builds executive function skills through consistent practice: time estimation, task initiation, prioritizing, organization, and self‑monitoring.
•  Low effort to implement: post one routine, use a timer for two weeks, iterate with the child.
•  Encourages family collaboration: weekly meetings to align schedules, assign chores, set goals, and reward progress.
•  Supports transitions to middle school independence with concrete, visible routines that reduce stress and increase on‑time preparedness.

What’s included 

•  Morning, After‑School, Homework & Study, Evening, and Sleep routine pages (sample and blank templates).
•  Homework & Study Routine Checklist with setup, planning, and work‑block guidance.
•  Weekly Family Meeting Planner with agenda, weekly reminders, chores, goals & rewards.
•  How‑to guide and quick tips for implementation and troubleshooting.

Who it’s for 

•  Parents/caregivers of upper elementary and middle school students (grades 5–8).
•  Teachers, school counselors, and family engagement coordinators who want simple home routines to reinforce classroom executive‑function instruction.

Format and use 

•  Printable, customizable pages for home use or family handouts. Use samples to model routines, then personalize with blank templates.

Learn more at www.theexecutivefunctionproject.com or follow @_theexecutivefunctionproject.