How to Have a Good Night Routine For School

Last Updated: March 6, 2023 Approved

Ever woken up feeling you forgot to do something? Or woken up late due to your "all- nighter" to finish that book report? This wikiHow will help you make a routine that will ensure that you are prepared, relaxed and confident for school the next morning.

Steps

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Change into some comfortable clothes! Wear some pajama pants and a loose top,
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Do your chores. It's very important that you get your chores done. We all know that if your parents expect you to handle some kind of chore and you don't, they won't be very happy with you.

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Start your homework as soon as you are done with your chores. We all hate it, but it's the number one way to be prepared for school.^{[1]
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- Check the deadlines for your homework and finish the ones with the closest deadline first. You could spread out the other assignments in such a way that you take full advantage of the time you have. For instance if you have a week to finish a book report, you could prepare an outline on day one. Day two could be for research at the library. Day three could be for putting together the first draft. And so on.
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Take a mental break every 45 minutes. Your brain cannot stay focused for more than that. So, study well for an hour and take a break- have a snack, take a walk or do some stretches.
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(Optional) After having dinner take a bath! It's the best way to relax! Make it a nice, hot shower.Also, don't let anything distract you.
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Brush your teeth and hair. No one likes smelly breath or messy hair!
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Pick an outfit for school tomorrow! If you set it out early you won't need to spend 20 minutes finding something in the morning.^{[2]
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Put all your homework and supplies you need in your bag. This way you won't need to freak out in the morning looking for the homework you left on the counter.^{[3]
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Make sure you are in bed by at least 10 pm. Sleep is so very, very important!^{[4]
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Set your alarm at least half an hour earlier than usual so you have enough time to prepare in the morning.
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Have a healthy breakfast. Do NOT skip breakfast. Ever. A good, full breakfast will give you an energy boost that will help you get through your day.^{[5]
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Grab your bag and head off to school!

Example Night Routine for School

Sample Example Night Routine for School

Community Q&A

Question

How much sleep do I need to have every day?

Community Answer

You need at least 8 hours of sleep a day in order for your body to be well rested and have enough energy to pull through the day.
Question

What should I do if I get home late?

Community Answer

Follow your usual routine. Cut out any unnecessary steps if possible so you can still get to bed on time. If you have to skip something important, like showering or packing your school things, leave a note to remind yourself to take care of it in the morning.
Question

What should I do if I can't stop playing on my phone when trying to go to sleep?

Community Answer

Don't take your phone to bed with you. Put it somewhere else entirely. If you can't trust yourself to have it in your room, ask a parent to take it and give it back to you in the morning. Take a book with you to bed instead. If you usually use the alarm on your phone to wake up, buy a cheap digital alarm clock, or ask someone to wake you up.

Warnings

Don't fly through your homework just to get it done. You may free yourself up quickly but your grades will suffer.

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