Stories & preparation
Ages 3–10
Illustrated social stories for the moments that arrive without warning. Read together beforehand, so the real thing feels familiar.
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Small steps, bright days
Printable routine supports and life-skills systems for children and teenagers
Designed to help children understand what to expect and feel more confident during everyday routines — from a first haircut to a teenager’s first payday.
Three shelves
What are you looking for?
Card decks
All ages
Cut-out cards to point at, sort and hold — for naming feelings, asking for what you need, and choosing what helps.
See the card decksCharts & systems
Ages 11+ and whole household
Routines, chores and money — the things you live with week after week rather than read once.
See the chartsWhat makes these printables different
Ready to use
No prep, no assembly — download and print.
Calm to look at
One idea per page, generous white space.
Print at home in minutes
US Letter and A4, on any home printer.
Respectful by default
Supports and tools, not fixes.
Available now
The printables
Ages 3–10
My Haircut Story
An illustrated social story for haircut day, with schedule cards, choice cards, a seven-day countdown and a certificate. 27 pages.
Ages 12–17
Teen Chore & Allowance System
A weekly chore and money system with a two-sided agreement, a 43-job menu, step cards, a money plan and a payday tracker. 24 pages.
In the workshop
Ages 4–12
Feelings Wheel & Emotion Cards
A wheel and a matching card set for naming what is going on, before it turns into a hard moment.
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Try real pages before you buy anything
Send me your email and I’ll send you a free sample — real pages, not a blurred preview, so you can see whether the tone and the layout suit the child or teenager you’re helping.
Why this exists
Everyday routines, made a little easier
Daily routines can sometimes be challenging, and a well-designed, ready-to-use resource can make those moments feel a little easier. BrightRoutines was created to help everyday routines feel calmer, more predictable, and less overwhelming.
Every resource combines clear illustrations, simple language, and practical visual supports to help children understand what to expect. Each printable is thoughtfully designed so families, teachers, and therapists can use it with confidence — at home, in the classroom, or in therapy settings.
The same rules, whatever the age
One idea per page. Generous white space. The same structure every time, so there is nothing new to decode. Clear type, nothing set small, and nothing important carried by colour alone — every page works printed in black and white.
Common questions
Questions parents and teachers ask
Who are these printables for?
Families, teachers and therapists supporting children and teenagers who do better when they know what is coming next. That includes children with autism and children with ADHD, and any child or teenager who finds a new or unstructured situation hard to read.
Will this work for a child who is not reading yet?
The social stories are built to be read aloud together, and every page carries a picture that tells the story on its own. The teen materials assume a reader.
What do I actually receive?
Print-ready PDF files, delivered as an instant digital download. Nothing is shipped. Page counts, paper sizes and file formats are listed on each product page.
Can I use these in a classroom or a therapy practice?
Yes. Print as many copies as you need for your own family, your classroom or your practice. Please do not share, resell or redistribute the files themselves. For a whole school or district, email sales@brightroutines.com.
Is this therapy, or a replacement for professional support?
No. These are educational preparation tools, visual supports and organising systems. They are not therapy and are not a substitute for guidance from a care team.