Explore our collection of easy English texts focused on ‘Daily Routine,’ designed to facilitate the teaching of the Present Simple tense in addition to other basic language structures. These texts serve as valuable resources for English language teachers, that will enable them reinforce and teach a range of skills and structures. Whether you’re a teacher looking for comprehensive materials or a student eager to build foundational language skills, our collection is created to meet your needs.
Skills and structures that can be addressed in the texts :
- Grammar : Present Simple Tense, Personal Pronoun, and prepositions (e.g. at,in,on)
- Vocabulary : Daily routines, activities, and personal information.
- Reading Comprehension skills
- Cultural Awareness: Daily life in different countries, providing opportunities for discussing and comparing cultural practices.
Easy Reading Texts on ‘Daily Routine’ for beginners:
1- Smiths’ Family Daily Routine
Mr. Smith is a firefighter, and Mrs. Smith is a nurse. Jake is twelve years old and goes to the nearby middle school.
Every morning, the Smith family wakes up early. At 6:30, Lily takes a quick shower. Then, they gather in the kitchen for a delicious breakfast. The Smiths travel to their workplaces and school by bus. Mr. Smith rides with Lily, and Jake takes a different bus to his school.
Lunchtime is exciting for Lily. She enjoys her lunch with friends in the school cafeteria.After school, the Smiths return home. Jake does his homework, Mrs. Smith prepares dinner, and Mr. Smith reads a book. They have dinner at 6:00 p.m. and share stories about their day.
In the evening, the Smiths relax by watching their favorite family TV show before going to bed at 8:30 p.m.
2- Tommy’s Busy Day :
Tommy is nine years old, and he lives in San Francisco, California. He wakes up at seven o’clock, takes a quick shower, and then gets dressed for the day. Tommy likes to have a healthy breakfast, so he usually eats cereal with milk and drinks a glass of apple juice. After breakfast, he brushes his teeth to keep them clean and shiny.
Tommy grabs his backpack and walks to the school bus stop. The bus comes at 8:15, and he rides it to school. Classes start at nine in the morning and end at three in the afternoon. During lunchtime at 12:30, Tommy enjoys a meal in the school cafeteria with his friends. His favorite lunch buddy is Sarah.
After school, Tommy heads home and starts working on his homework. He is a diligent student and always completes his assignments. Once he finishes his homework, he likes to play video games or draw.
At 6:30, it’s time for dinner with his family. Tommy’s mom prepares delicious meals, and they share stories about their day during dinner. Afterward, Tommy likes to read a book or chat with his parents.
At 8:30, Tommy starts getting ready for bed. He brushes his teeth before climbing into bed at nine o’clock. Tommy is a cheerful and content young boy!
3- Sophie’s Daily Routine in Toronto:
Sophie is a Canadian girl. She lives in Toronto, Ontario. Sophie shares a cozy house with her family. She is ten years old and has an older sister, Olivia, and a younger brother, Ethan.
Her day begins around 7:15 in the morning. Sophie wakes up, goes to the bathroom , takes a shower, brushes her teeth, and gets dressed. Next, she enjoys a yummy breakfast. By 7:45, she leaves her house to take the school bus.
Classes start at 8:30. Sophie usually has lunch in the school cafeteria at noon. She leaves school at 3:30, and returns home by 4:15. When Sophie completes her homework and, she helps her dad to set the table for dinner.
At 6:30, the family has dinner. Sophie is a helpful girl, and she assists her mom in cleaning up after the meal. After, she watches TV for a bit. Around 9:45, she brushes her teeth, changes into her favorite unicorn pajamas, and goes to bed. Her parents always give her a good night kiss before she falls asleep. Sophie is a happy young girl!
4- A Day in Carlos’ Life
Carlos lives in Miami, Florida. He is ten years old and attends Southside Elementary School. He is in fourth grade. Every morning he wakes up at 7:00 a.m., takes a quick shower, and enjoys breakfast. At noon, he has lunch with his dad, who works as a chef in a restaurant. His mom is a nurse.
In the afternoon, Carlos goes to school and returns home at 4:30 p.m. Then, he completes his homework, has dinner, and helps his mom clean the table. Carlos doesn’t watch TV on school nights. He goes to bed around 9:00 p.m.
During the weekends, Carlos likes to play soccer with his friends, listen to music, and go to the park. Sometimes, he and his family go to the beach or watch movies together.
5- Lily’s Daily Routine as a Teacher
Meet Lily. She is a teacher. Lily is kind and patient. She works at the elementary school. She helps children learn and grow.
Lily wakes up at 6:30 in the morning. She takes a quick shower and chooses her clothes. Then she has breakfast at 7:00. At 7:30, she drives her car to the school.
Lily starts work at 8:00. She teaches different subjects and helps students with their lessons. At 12:30, she has a break for lunch. Lily finishes her work at 4:00 in the afternoon.
At home, Lily prepares lessons and checks homework. She has dinner at 6:30. After dinner, she reads books or listens to music. At 9:30, she goes to bed to be ready for a new day of teaching.
6-Tim’s busy week
Hello, I’m Tim. I wake up at seven o’clock every weekday morning. I brush my teeth and put on my clothes. Then, I have breakfast with cereal, milk, and a banana. I like to drink apple juice. After breakfast, I leave home at about eight o’clock and take the school bus. I have lessons from 8:30 in the morning until 3:00 in the afternoon. I have lunch with my friends at school at 12:15.
After school, I go to my soccer practice at 3:15 and play with my friends. I usually get home at about five o’clock and watch some cartoons on TV. I do my homework and have dinner with my family at 6:30. After dinner, I go to my room and play video games. I sometimes go online to play games with my friends. I read a book before I go to bed. I always go to sleep at 8:30.
On Saturdays, my family and I usually go to the park and have a picnic. We play frisbee and have lots of fun. In the afternoon, we go to the library to borrow some books.
On Sundays, my family and I always go to the beach. We build sandcastles and play in the water. In the afternoon, we have a barbecue in the park and eat delicious food. We go back home at about six o’clock.
I love my weekends because I get to spend time with my family and do fun things together.
7- My Daily Routine
Dear Marcos,
Hi, my name is Rebecca, and I am your new pen pal. I’m ten years old, and I live in Barcelona, Spain. I am in the 4th grade at Saint Michael Elementary School. On weekdays, I wake up at 6 o’clock. School starts at 7:30 in the morning. I have lunch at the school cafeteria and usually leave around 3:30 in the afternoon. I am good at math, and I also enjoy history and geography, but my favorite subject is science. I like playing basketball and soccer. I also play tennis and enjoy swimming. On weekends, I go to the movie theater with my friends. We like action movies. I usually attend church with my parents on Sundays.
Please write and tell me about yourself and your life. What is your family like? What do you enjoy doing in your spare time?
I hope to hear from you soon.
Best wishes,
Rebecca
