What is routine?

A routine is like having a special set of steps you follow every day to get ready for something fun or important.

Imagine you're getting ready for breakfast, that's your morning routine. Every morning, you might do the same things: brush your teeth, put on clothes, and eat cereal with milk. These are your steps, and doing them in the same order each day makes it a routine.

A routine is when you repeat the same actions in the same order every day or at certain times, like getting ready for school, bedtime, or even snack time!

For example, if you always eat a banana after lunch and then play outside, that's your after-lunch routine. It helps your brain know what comes next, just like how a train follows tracks to get from one place to another.

Routines help you feel safe and happy because you know what’s coming next. It's like having a favorite toy, you know it will make you smile every time you play with it!