Materials

Decorative paper

Scissors

Glue stick

18- by 12-inch sheet of poster board

Markers

Clear Con-Tact paper (or have it laminated at a copy shop)

Nontoxic dry-erase marker

Adhesive-backed Velcro dot

Instructions

Cut three 6- by 12-inch rectangles from decorative paper.

Use a glue stick to affix them side by side onto the poster board.

Write a "Do at Home" checklist on the left rectangle and a "Take to School" checklist on the right one

(leave a few blank spaces at the bottom of each list for write-in reminders).

Have the place mat laminated at a copy shop or cover it with clear Con-Tact paper.

Your child can use a nontoxic dry-erase marker to check off items or write additional reminders.

Affix an adhesive-backed Velcro dot to keep the marker in a handy spot on the mat.

Download or Print this Checklist Place Mat

Get a printable version of this checklist in your preferred format: PDF, Word, Excel, or print directly from your browser.

Details

Table your constant stream of morning reminders with this clever place mat, which allows kids to take responsibility for their own must-dos.

This Checklist Place Mat is for anyone who wants a simple, practical way to get things done without missing steps.

Avoid forgetting - keep all your Checklist Place Mat essentials in one place (external memory)
Save time - start from a proven Checklist Place Mat structure instead of a blank page
Stay on track - track progress, come back later, and keep momentum
Coordinate with others - share the list and divide responsibilities
Learn the process - follow the steps in a sensible order, even if it's your first time

How to use this Checklist Place Mat

Save Checklist Place Mat to your free Checklist account so your progress is saved and synced across devices.
Customize it in the app: remove anything that does not apply, then add your own details for Checklist Place Mat (dates, sizes, addresses, notes).
If others are involved, invite them to collaborate and divide responsibilities.
Work through the list: check items off as you go, and set reminders for time-sensitive steps.

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