How to use it
Pick this month or next, and add a note for any special day, like “12: Grandma visits”.
Print it and hang it at your child’s eye level.
Each evening, cross off the day together and talk about tomorrow.
Let your child draw what happened, or what’s coming, in the boxes.
Make it last: print on cardstock, laminate it or slip it into a sheet protector, and use a dry-erase marker or Velcro dots so you can use it again.
Questions parents ask
Why use a calendar with a young child?
Seeing the days laid out makes “in three days” something a child can count. Crossing off each day makes waiting easier to follow.
How do I add a birthday or a trip?
In the notes box, start a line with the date, like “12: Swim lesson”. It prints small in that day’s box, with room left to draw.
Which day does the week start on?
Sunday, like most US wall calendars. Each box is big enough for a sticker or a drawing.
Is my child’s name saved anywhere?
No. A name you type stays in your browser so it can print on the sheet. It is never sent to us.
Is it really free?
Yes. One email unlocks this and every other tool in the library, and you can print as many as you like. Your email also brings one short story each Tuesday, and you can leave anytime.
Read it with a story
This is a simple visual support for everyday routines, not a therapy or a treatment. If your child works with a teacher or therapist, they can tell you how it fits with what they already do. Picture symbols: Mulberry Symbols, CC BY-SA 4.0.
