OptionalComfortable clothes
I choose my clothes for the night.
{n} card(s) out of 6
My evening landmarks with Clara
To adapt with an adult. We prepare the routine during the day; in the evening, we use the cards without a screen. If something is wrong, I can ask for help.
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To complete with an adult
An important idea for your teeth is missing: brushing before bedtime. Would you like to add it with your adult?
Would you like to choose a little quiet moment, like a story or a gentle song?
How would you like to end this idea? We can add the card “I settle in for the night”.
In our little sequence, let’s keep this card for the end of the preparation.
Your idea includes brushing your teeth, a quiet moment and settling in for the night. You can show it to your adult to adapt it together.
This sequence is another possibility! Once you’ve made your choice, you can find your landmarks again on the following evenings.
For this little activity, let’s choose up to six cards. You can keep the other ideas to talk about with your adult.
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Clara Gets Ready for a Gentle Night
Put cards together to prepare an evening routine with an adult.
ClaraHello! Today, we’re preparing for the evening with little cards. You can choose a story, a quiet moment and other things that suit you. Many routines are possible!
A game to explore during the day. In the evening, we set the screen aside and use the printed cards.
- Ages 4 to 8 · With an adult · No timer
Ideas to prepare for the evening
Let’s choose a few things to get ready for the night. At home, an adult will help you find a routine that works for you and that you can come back to on the following evenings.
Cards 1 of 4
Optional
Key stepTeeth
I brush my teeth, with help if I need it.
OptionalThe toilet, if needed
I go to the toilet if I need to.
Quiet momentA story
I share a story.
Quiet momentA gentle song
I listen to a gentle song.
Quiet momentA few words together
I talk for a little while with my adult.
OptionalA comforting moment
I choose a comforting gesture.
OptionalA soft light
I set up a soft light with my adult.
To finishI settle in for the night
I settle in for the night.
OptionalA bath, if planned
I take my bath if it’s planned.
Now or earlier?
To get ready for bedtime, let’s choose quiet ideas. Some activities can find their place earlier.
Choose a zone with the buttons under each card. On a computer, you can also drag the card.
Cards to place
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A story told out loud
This idea can be part of a quiet moment.
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A gentle song
You can choose this idea if you like it.
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A quiet conversation
You can take a little moment together.
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A video on a tablet
Let’s keep the video for another time. Before bedtime, we plan a break from screens.
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A video game
The video game can wait for another time. Here, let’s choose an activity without a screen.
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A big race around the house
For this moment, let’s look for something quieter.
A quiet moment to get ready for bed
To plan earlier
All the cards are placed.
My little routine to explore
Put a few cards together. You can move or remove them. At home, you’ll choose together what works for you.
My idea
Examples to discover
These examples are not prescriptions. The adult can change the steps to fit the family’s needs and habits.
Example A
- Comfortable clothes
- Teeth
- A story
- A soft light
- I settle in for the night
Example B
- Teeth
- Comfortable clothes
- A gentle song
- A comforting moment
- I settle in for the night
Example C
- The toilet, if needed
- Teeth
- A few words together
- I settle in for the night
The cards
OptionalComfortable clothes
I choose my clothes for the night.
Key stepTeeth
I brush my teeth, with help if I need it.
OptionalThe toilet, if needed
I go to the toilet if I need to.
OptionalA bath, if planned
I take my bath if it’s planned.
Quiet momentA story
I share a story.
Quiet momentA gentle song
I listen to a gentle song.
Quiet momentA few words together
I talk for a little while with my adult.
OptionalA comforting moment
I choose a comforting gesture.
OptionalA soft light
I set up a soft light with my adult.
To finishI settle in for the night
I settle in for the night.
A helping hand
If someone doesn’t listen to you or doesn’t help, try another trusted adult.
You can tell a trusted adult: “I’m scared. Can you come listen to me and help me?” You don’t have to keep this fear to yourself.- You can ask: “Something is worrying me. Can we talk about it?” You can also draw it or show it if the words are hard to find.
- Sleep doesn’t always come right away. There’s nothing to win by falling asleep quickly. If it’s hard, call your adult to help you.
- You can explain what is hard: “This bothers me. Can you help me find another way?”
A routine to prepare together
Thank you for exploring the cards with me! You can now show them to your adult. Together, you’ll choose your landmarks for the evening. Then we let the screen rest too!
To complete with an adult
Your idea is still empty. You can print the sheet and fill it in with your adult.
An idea to adapt with an adult. Many routines are possible.
The cards print in colour on one sheet, ready to cut out. In the print window, you can also choose “Save as PDF”.
Preparing landmarks, without turning sleep into a performance
This game helps you talk about a routine; it does not measure sleep and does not treat difficulty falling asleep. Choose a few steps suited to your child and an organization you can come back to regularly.
The game’s three landmarks (brushing teeth, a quiet moment, settling in for the night at the end) are a game rule, not a universal clinical prescription. The order of the other steps can vary from one family to another; the goal remains a predictable routine that belongs to your family.
Screens
Explore the game earlier in the day and use the paper sheet in the evening. The Canadian Paediatric Society recommends avoiding screens for at least one hour before bedtime.
Teeth
Brushing before bedtime is part of daily care. Help your child according to their independence and the advice of their oral health professional.
Sleep: landmarks chosen for this game
| Age | Canadian Paediatric Society landmark |
|---|---|
| 4 and 5 years | 10 to 13 hours of sleep per 24 hours, including naps |
| 6 to 8 years | 9 to 12 hours of sleep per 24 hours |
These are general landmarks, not a goal for your child to count. Schedules and individual needs can be discussed with the adult or a professional if needed. The source presents these durations for ages 3 to 5 and 6 to 12.
Comfort
Leave room to listen to what is hard, without demanding confidences. The comfort card can be a presence or words; it never imposes a hug.
Ongoing difficulties
If sleep difficulties come back regularly or worry your family, talk to a health professional.
No choices are saved or sent: the idea stays on the page, only to create the sheet to print.
Sources
The game’s dialogues and mechanics are original proposals. The sources support the general landmarks; they do not validate the game, its number of cards or each of Clara’s sentences.
- Canadian Paediatric Society, Caring for Kids. Healthy sleep for your baby and child. Updated November 2024. Accessed October 20, 2026. cps.ca
- Canadian Paediatric Society, Digital Health Task Force. Screen use and young children. Updated March 2025. Accessed October 20, 2026. cps.ca
- Canadian Paediatric Society, Digital Health Task Force. Screen use and digital media: Advice for parents of school-aged children and teens. Updated June 2025. Accessed October 20, 2026. cps.ca
- Michelle Ponti, Canadian Paediatric Society Digital Health Task Force. Digital media: Promoting healthy screen use in school-aged children and adolescents. Published June 6, 2019, reaffirmed July 4, 2025. Accessed October 20, 2026. cps.ca
- Canadian Dental Association. Soins buccodentaires pour nourrissons et tout-petits (in French). Update date not shown. Accessed October 20, 2026. cda-adc.ca
Educational activity, to explore with an adult. It does not replace professional advice.
Page published on October 20, 2026.