How to use it
Pick the toilet or the potty chair, then match the steps to how your child really goes.
Print it and hang it at your child’s eye level, right next to the toilet or potty.
Go through the steps together, pointing to each picture as you go.
As your child learns the order, point less and let the poster do the reminding.
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
Should the poster show every step?
Show as many as your child needs to see. Some children like all eight, and others do better with four. You can remove a step, move it, or start from the four-step version.
What if our steps are different?
Change them. Type your own words, like “Lift the lid” or “Stand up to pee,” and put them where they belong. The poster should match what happens at your house.
How does the flush step work with a potty chair?
That’s when a grown-up tips the potty into the toilet and your child gets to flush. Many kids love that part, so it makes a good finish.
How do I know if my child is ready?
Every child gets there in their own time. If you have questions about readiness, your pediatrician can help.
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.