These wonderful free back-to-school printables include a School Morning Checklist, an Afternoon School Checklist, and Lunch Notes.

It’s hard to believe that back-to-school is already here. We tried to squeeze in as much summering as we could to the very last day. But, school is here and the kiddos are all deep in work already. However, even though the kids are deep in the trenches of schooling, that doesn't mean their brains are yet.

The brain has a way of creating muscle memory and the summer muscle memories are still firmly in place! It takes about six weeks for the brain to retain all the new schedules. I thought I would create a School Morning Checklist AND an Afternoon School Checklist to alleviate some issues that are already occurring.

How many times have you had to drive a forgotten school lunch to school? How many times have you had to scan a forgotten homework assignment and email or text it to your child? It can be aggravating, especially if you work from home these days.

There are so many things that need to be prepared each day for school and sometimes mornings can be complete chaos. These School Morning Checklists are perfect for any age child. Your child can take a quick peek at the School Morning Checklist and ensure they have everything they need BEFORE they head to the bus or car for the day. Moms can quickly look over the School Morning Checklist as well to double-check their child’s effort — that is until the six-week mark. Then your child’s muscle memory for each item should be firmly in place!

These free back-to-school printables are to inspire your children to be a bit more independent and create some calmness and eliminate the chaos of school mornings. I’ve also included some wonderful little inspiring lunch notes you can include for your child.

Back to School Printables

A School Morning Checklist – This free printable can be hung on the child’s bedroom door, the fridge, a bathroom mirror OR my favorite location - the back door!!

An Afterschool Checklist - This free printable can be hung near the child’s desk if they have one, or on their bedroom door next to the school morning checklist, or my favorite spot — on the pantry door!

Inspiring Lunch Notes - This free printable is a bit of a bonus. I loved sending little notes in my kiddos lunches and they really look forward to any new message I might send along. 32 little notes included!

SCHOOL DAY MORNING CHECKLIST

BRUSH YOUR TEETH

MAKE BED

WASH YOUR FACE

BRUSH YOUR HAIR

GET DRESSED

EAT BREAKFAST

PUT DIRTY DISHES AWAY

DON’T FORGET YOUR BACKPACK

DON’T FORGET YOUR SCHOOL LUNCH

DON’T FORGET ANY HOMEWORK

SCHOOL AFTERNOON CHECKLIST

WASH HANDS

PUT SHOES AWAY

EAT A SNACK

COMPLETE HOMEWORK

PUT BACKPACK AWAY

COMPLETE CHORES

STUDY FOR QUIZZES OR TESTS

RELAX

The beginning of the school year does not have to be stressful by any means. Give your kiddos the grace they need to create those new muscle memories and help them with these wonderful free back-to-school printables that include a School Morning Checklist, an Afternoon School Checklist, and Lunch Notes.