Chore guide
Follow your bedtime routine
Bath, pajamas, teeth, story, then lights out.
- 1 star
- Ages 2 to 6
- Daily
- Morning and bedtime
Toddlers and preschoolers settle better with the same short bedtime routine every night. From age 2, children can follow a picture routine of 4 or 5 steps with you.
Try this week with your kids
Noki suggests a first week of quests and rewards for your kids. You change what you like before you start.
Why it matters
A predictable routine signals that sleep is coming and cuts bedtime battles. Kids feel calmer when they know what comes next.
Steps for kids
- Take your bath or wash your face.
- Put on your pajamas.
- Brush your teeth.
- Choose a story.
- Hug, lights out, sleep tight.
How to teach it by age
- Age 2
Do every step together. Use the same words each night.
- Ages 3 to 4
Use a picture chart. They point to the next step.
- Ages 5 to 6
They do the steps alone and come to you for the story.
Questions parents ask
Should bedtime earn stars every night?
Yes, 1 star for following the routine works well at first. Once it is automatic, you can drop the star and keep the routine.
