Habit-Habit Game Cards

These printable cards depict morning habits that students will sort into “Healthy Morning Habit” and “Not Ideal Morning Habit.” Cut cards along the dotted lines and distribute one full set per pair in the Group Activity.

Cards:

1. Make your bed (Healthy Morning Habit)

2. Brush your teeth (Healthy Morning Habit)

3. Eat a healthy breakfast (Healthy Morning Habit)

4. Pack your backpack (Healthy Morning Habit)

5. Go back to sleep (Not Ideal Morning Habit)

6. Skip breakfast (Not Ideal Morning Habit)

7. Forget to brush teeth (Not Ideal Morning Habit)

8. Leave your backpack at home (Not Ideal Morning Habit)

Print two copies of this page, cut into individual cards, and mix them for each pair during the Routine Sorting Game.

Happy sorting!

Morning Routine Checklist Worksheet

This worksheet goes with the Start Smart Habits Slide Deck.

Name: ____________________ Date: _______________

Instructions:
Draw or write each step of your morning routine in the order you do them. Add a picture and label for each step. Color the box when you practice each step.

1. Step 1: Draw or write here:
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

2. Step 2: Draw or write here:
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

3. Step 3: Draw or write here:
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

4. Step 4: Draw or write here:
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

Reflection:
Which new morning habit will you try tomorrow?

Morning Move & Groove Warm-Up

Time: 5 minutes

Purpose: Energize students and introduce the four key morning habits through movement and fun.

Materials: None (open space for students to stand)

Instructions:

1. Have students stand in an open circle in the classroom.
2. Explain that you will call out a morning habit and they will act it out quickly, like a quick charade.
3. Call out each habit one at a time. Give students 5–10 seconds to act it out, then move to the next. Suggested habits:
   • “Make your bed!” (pretend to tuck sheets and fluff a pillow)
   • “Brush your teeth!” (hold an imaginary brush and make brushing motions)
   • “Eat a healthy breakfast!” (use a spoon or fork to pretend to eat)
   • “Pack your backpack!” (zip it up and throw it over your shoulder)
   • (Optional extras: “Put on your shoes,” “Comb your hair,” “Drink water”)
4. After each, give a quick “Great job!” cue and move on.
5. Wrap up by asking: “Which one of these habits do you do at home every morning?”

Transition: Invite students to sit on the carpet for our next conversation on why routines matter.

Habit Commitment Exit Ticket

Name: ____________________ Date: _______________

1. Which new morning habit will you try tomorrow?
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

2. Why do you want to practice this habit?
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

3. How will you remember to do this habit each day?