# Adaptable Routine Charts The Octopus Chart Helps to Create Customized Tasks & Schedules for Kids By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-11-18 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/routine-chart References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/joy-familytech-inc-release-their-new-octopus-chart-designed-to-take-daily-routines-to-a-whole-new-level-300958639.html) & [heyjoy.io](https://www.heyjoy.io/products/octopus-routine-chart) The Octopus Chart offers a simple way for kids to get into the habit of following [daily rituals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/routines-collection) with a [visual routine chart](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cly-pixel) system that's flexible enough for other tasks, chores and responsibilities to be added as needed. The system is made up of 175 unique magnetics, with icons to represent different activities such as brushing one's hair, going to bed, eating breakfast and more. The system can be organized into categories such as tasks based on the days of the week, [to-do lists](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colortodo), time of day and even modules like morning, afternoon and evening. There are also icons to represent rewards that will be given for the completion of a task. The simple design of the routine chart is designed to support kids in developing greater responsibility and independence. Image Credit: Joy Familytech ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Visual Routine Charts:** The use of visual routine charts will make it easier for kids to follow daily rituals and encourage greater responsibility and independence. - **Flexible Task Management Systems:** Flexible task management systems like the Octopus Chart can be customized to add chores, tasks, and responsibilities as needed. - **Icon-based Tracking Systems:** Icon-based tracking systems that represent different activities and rewards motivate children to complete their tasks. ### Where This Applies - **Childcare Industry:** The childcare industry can incorporate visual routine charts to develop better daily schedules and routines for kids. - **Education Industry:** The education industry can use visual routine charts to promote responsibility and independence in children. - **Parenting Industry:** The parenting industry can incorporate flexible task management systems to help parents effectively manage their child's daily schedule and responsibilities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Gamified Children's Productivity Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/childrens-productivity.md) - [Gamified Chore Tracking Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chore-tracking.md) - [Child-Friendly Good Habit Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-streaks.md) - [Child-Friendly Habit-Forming Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/habitforming-apps.md) - [Chore Reward Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rewardsters1.md) - [Gamified Task Managers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chorequest.md) - [Visual Habit Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/color-your-habit.md) - [Routine Planning Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/habitnow.md) - [Simplified Routine Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bear-record.md)