January Morning Menu

The January Morning Menu is a 193-page digital resource created to support calm, consistent mornings after the holiday season with a full month of screen-free, winter-themed activities for preschool and early-elementary learners. Featuring gentle learning prompts, daily affirmations, early literacy and math practice, and simple, purposeful tasks, this menu helps children begin the day independently and with confidence—while giving parents space to reset, prepare for the day, or enjoy a quiet moment to themselves.

Why It Works for Families:
Created by a former elementary teacher and mom of three, this resource has been tested and refined at the family table to fit the needs of busy households. The seasonal January themes keep kids excited, while the reusable format makes it easy to swap and rotate pages for ongoing variety. With quick prep and simple supplies, the Morning Menu builds structure, independence, and confidence for kids—while giving parents the gift of a smoother start to the day.

How to Use It:
Getting started is simple! Print the pages and slide them into a restaurant-style menu cover or laminate them for durability and reuse. The activities are color-coded by difficulty, so you can easily choose pages that match your child’s developmental level. Rotate pages regularly—swapping even one or two every few days—to keep things fresh and exciting, much like rotating toys. This small change sparks curiosity, prevents boredom, and helps your child look forward to their Morning Menu each day.

Categories & Skills:

• All About Me
• Calendar
• Weather
• Feelings
• Daily Affirmations
• Character Traits
• Gratitude
• Tracing Lines, Numbers, Shapes
• Matching Colors, Numbers, Shapes
• Alphabet
• Ending Sounds
• Rhyming Words
• CVC Words
• Spelling
• Counting
• Number of the Day
• Patterns
• *NEW* Secret Words
• *NEW* Winter Dice Game
• And So Much More!

Product Details: This listing includes 1 high-resolution PDF file (8.5″x11″ US Letter Paper print size)

193 Printable Pages:

• 1 Cover Page
• How-To Introduction
• Leveled Color Coding Explanation
• Directions to Customize Your Menu
• A Note on Encouraging Independence
• Preschool Skills Outline
• 185 Printable Activities

Key Features:

• 185+ Pages of Printables – engaging, reusable, and January-themed.
• Balanced Activities – includes early literacy, math, fine motor, affirmations, movement, and creativity prompts.
• Color-Coding System – headings show activity difficulty (teal = easiest, yellow = average, coral = most advanced) for quick selection.
• Personalized Cover Page – add your child’s name or let them decorate to make it their own.
• Flexible Format – slide pages into a menu cover or laminate for reuse and easy swapping.

Key Benefits:

• Calmer Starts – helps kids ease into the day while you sip coffee, prep, or breathe.
• Screen-Free Focus – meaningful, hands-on activities without devices.
• Confidence + Growth – a mix of easy and challenging tasks builds independence and success.
• Encourages Independence – children can follow the menus on their own, joining the family’s rhythm.
• Family Connection – creates a consistent, intentional morning routine that supports both kids and parents.
• Seasonal Joy – adorable January themes make mornings playful and exciting.

About the Creator:
As both a former elementary school teacher and a mom of three little girls, I know firsthand how hectic mornings with young kids can feel. I created the Morning Menu series to bring calm, structure, and joy to our mornings—and now I’m sharing it with other families who want the same. Each activity has been tested at our own learning table, refined to fit into real-life routines, and designed to spark curiosity while keeping kids engaged and independent.